Postcode OL6 6HG is located in a major urban area, within the Ashton St Michael's ward of Tameside in the North West region, and forms part of the Ashton Central area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 746.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Ashton Central is £31,419 per year. The nearest station is Ashton-Under-Lyne located about 0.3 miles away. There are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is King George V Playing Fields.
Ashton Central has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 547 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.
Ashton Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 746.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 21.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 45.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Ashton Central is £31,419 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 7 ft away from OL6 6HG.
Ashton Central near OL6 6HG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Ashton-Under-Lyne located about 0.3 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Ashton-Under-Lyne | N/A | Walking directions to Ashton-Under-Lyne |
| 0.5 mi | Ashton-under-Lyne (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Ashton-under-Lyne (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.9 mi | Ashton West (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Ashton West (Manchester Metrolink) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | King George V Playing Fields | Large | Walking directions to King George V Playing Fields |
Based on 133 recent sales, the median property price is £176,100 in Ashton St Michael's area, with individual transactions ranging from £48,790 up to £561,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £340,000 |
| Flats | 8 | £105,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 40 | £230,000 |
| Terraced | 76 | £160,000 |
10 year median price trend in Ashton St Michael's
In the OL6 6HG postcode area, located within Ashton Central, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL6 6HG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Ashton Groceries Mini Market | 94 Penny Meadow, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 6EP | Walking directions to Ashton Groceries Mini Market |
| 0.3 mi | Iceland | Warrington Street, Tameside, OL6 7JS | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | Mossley Road, Tameside, OL6 6AH | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Go Local | 80 Wellington Road, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 6DP | Walking directions to Go Local |
| 0.4 mi | Costcutter | Tameside, OL6 6NB | Walking directions to Costcutter |
Annual council tax rates for Tameside district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for OL6 6HG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Danny Carr
Ashton St Michael's - Elected 7 May 2026
Angela Rayner
Ashton-under-Lyne - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.