Life in the close-knit Greater Manchester town where house prices are booming
manchestereveningnews.co.ukWhen Andy Burton upped sticks to Ashton-in-Makerfield, he had no idea what to expect. Having grown up in inner city Salford before serving in the Army, he is a man who has seen a lot.
But since moving here three years ago, he hasn't looked back. He has thrown himself into his new community, setting up a business in the heart of the high street and becoming an avid follower of the local football team.
He's not the only one to have been seduced by Ashton, a small town four miles south of Wigan. Over the last 12 months, house prices have soared and have seen the town recently named as Greater Manchester's property hotspot of 2023. Try MEN Premium now for FREE...
just click here to give it a go. House values in the WN4 postcode area increased by 12pc over the last year- far more than in any other part of the region.
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