Ashton Upon Mersey is a town in the borough of Trafford, Greater Manchester, with a population of around 9,693 people. Ashton Upon Mersey was once considered a part of Cheshire but since 1930 has been a part of Sale, Greater Manchester. The town lies on the South bank of the River Mersey and is 5 miles from nearby Manchester City Centre.
Average local house prices in Ashton Upon Mersey at the time of writing were £317,708, up 2% on the previous year. The majority of sales in Ashton Upon Mersey during the last year were semi-detached properties, selling for an average price of £355,676. Meanwhile, terraced properties sold for an average of £261,750, and flats for £166,162.
The civil parish of Ashton Upon Mersey was abolished in 1936 to become a part of the urban district of Sale.
Ashton” is Old English for “village or farm near the ash trees”, suggesting that Ashton upon Mersey is of Anglo-Saxon origin. “Upon Mersey” refers to the situation of the town near the River Mersey on the South Bank,
Ashton Upon Mersey is home to a number of small businesses and local community hubs, including hotels, eateries and B&B’s. It is also near to Manchester’s two local airports, and is just 3 miles from Altrincham General Hospital.
Local Authority: https://www.trafford.gov.uk/