Katherine Street Launderette
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Katherine Street Launderette

254 Katherine St, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 7BA4.5(75 reviews)

Opening Hours

Monday
8:30am-6:30pm
Tuesday
8:30am-6:30pm
Wednesday
8:30am-6:30pm
Thursday
8:30am-6:30pm
Friday
8:30am-6:30pm
Saturday
8:30am-6:30pm
Sunday
8:30am-6:30pm

Washing Machines & Dryers

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Washers64 standard, 2 large
Dryers77 large

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Payment

Coin
Card
Contactless

Staff exchange notes for coins. Card and contactless payments accepted alongside cash.

Services and Amenities

  • Service Wash
  • Card Payment
  • Coin Operated
  • Dry Cleaning
  • Wash Dry Fold
  • 7 Days A Week Operation
  • Accessible Facilities
  • Books Available
  • Cash Accepted
  • Change Available On Site
  • Detergent Available
  • Fabric Conditioner Available
  • Folding Tables
  • Free Parking
  • High Speed Spin
  • Large Capacity Washers
  • Modern Equipment
  • Multiple Machine Sizes
  • Multiple Washers
  • On Site Staff
  • Recently Renovated
  • Seating Area
  • Staffed Service
  • Transgender Safe Space
  • Tumble Dryers

Customer Reviews

4.5
75 Google reviews

The launderette receives strong overall praise for its cleanliness, affordability, and exceptionally helpful staff—particularly one staff member who is frequently named and celebrated. While the vast majority of customers are highly satisfied and would return, a smaller segment experiences inconsistency in customer treatment and occasional equipment failures without adequate resolution.

Based on automated analysis of customer reviews

Facility CleanlinessStrong positive signal
10 mentions
Staff ServiceStrong positive signal
16 mentions
PricingStrong positive signal
8 mentions
Machines EquipmentStrong positive signal
9 mentions
Quality ResultsStrong positive signal
3 mentions
Speed EfficiencyStrong positive signal
5 mentions
Convenience AmenitiesMostly positive
4 mentions
Common positives
  • Staff go above and beyond to help first-time users and provide machine guidance
  • Facility is consistently clean, modern, and well-organised with plenty of machines
  • Competitive pricing and excellent value, especially for large loads
  • Dryer priority system for wash customers reduces overall turnaround time
  • Extended opening hours including weekends provide flexibility
Watch-outs
  • Limited change-making convenience mentioned as issue in some visits
  • Confusion about closing times and when facility stops accepting new customers
  • Parking can be challenging ('hit and miss')
  • Dryer priority system creates waiting frustration for dry-only customers
  • Faulty dryers charged full price without compensation or out-of-order notice

* These highlights and concerns are based on automated analysis of user feedback and are not independently verified.

About this launderette

Katherine Street Launderette

Katherine Street Launderette in Ashton-under-Lyne is a professionally staffed, modern launderette offering comprehensive washing and drying services with excellent value for money. The facility features a range of machine sizes (2.50£, 3.50£, and 5£ wash cycles; 0.50£-2£ dryer options) and recently upgraded equipment, including new washing machines and cool-cycle tumble dryers. A key differentiator is the priority dryer system that gives preference to customers who have washed on-site, reducing overall turnaround time. The dedicated staff, particularly Ellen, provide exceptional customer support by helping first-time users, exchanging coins, and offering on-site detergent and fabric softener for purchase. Open seven days a week with free street parking, this LGBTQ+ friendly and transgender safe space launderette delivers friendly service, affordable pricing, and efficient operation that consistently exceeds customer expectations compared to nearby alternatives.

Questions people ask

What does a wash and dry cycle cost at Katherine Street Launderette?
Katherine Street Launderette offers washing machines at £2.50, £3.50, or £5.00 for 30 minutes depending on machine size, and tumble dryers at £0.50 for 5 minutes, £1.00 for 10 minutes, or £2.00 for 20 minutes. Customers frequently report completing full wash and dry cycles for large loads (such as two sets of bedding and towels) for around £20, making the facility highly competitive for value. Detergent costs £0.50 if required.
What payment methods does Katherine Street Launderette accept?
Katherine Street Launderette accepts cash, card payments, and contactless payments. Staff are available on-site to exchange notes for coins, and a change machine is available. This flexibility means customers do not need to carry exact coins or plan payment in advance.
Does Katherine Street Launderette offer service wash or wash-and-fold services?
Katherine Street Launderette offers service wash and wash-dry-fold services in addition to self-service options. On-site staff are available to assist customers, and the launderette is staffed during all opening hours. For specific details about turnaround times or pricing for service washes, customers should contact the launderette directly during opening hours (8:30am–6:30pm daily).
What makes Katherine Street Launderette different from other launderettes?
Katherine Street Launderette stands out for its modern, newly installed equipment including new washing machines and dryers with a cool cycle, exceptional cleanliness, and highly praised on-site staff who go above and beyond to help customers—particularly with first-time users and machine guidance. The launderette is marketed as a transgender-safe space and LGBTQ+ friendly, operates seven days a week with extended hours, and offers excellent value for money. Customer reviews consistently highlight the friendly service and well-maintained facility as key reasons for returning.
What facilities and amenities are available at Katherine Street Launderette?
Katherine Street Launderette provides free street parking, seating areas, folding tables, books to read, and laundry baskets. The launderette stocks detergent and fabric conditioner for purchase. Multiple machine sizes including large-capacity washers and high-speed spin dryers are available, and a range of equipment supports loads from small items to extra-large duvets. Accessible facilities are in place to accommodate all customers.
What should I know before visiting Katherine Street Launderette?
Katherine Street Launderette opens at 8:30am and closes at 6:30pm every day, including weekends. Parking is available on the street but can be variable, so customers may need to search for a space. While the facility is highly praised for cleanliness and staff assistance, some customers have reported occasional faulty dryers—if a machine malfunctions, informing staff is recommended. The launderette prioritises dryers for wash customers, which can occasionally create waiting time for dry-only customers.

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Last updated
2026-05-18
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