Postcode insights

OL6 6HH

Cowhill Lane

Ashton St Michael's

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Detailed insights for OL6 6HH

Overview

Postcode OL6 6HH 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 East area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 194.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.8× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Ashton East is £42,788 per year. The nearest station is Ashton-Under-Lyne, about 0.2 miles away. There are 13 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is King George V Playing Fields.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
194
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
10.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

Ashton East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,869 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 6% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Ashton East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 194.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

10.2%

Approximately 10.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Ashton East is £42,788 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near OL6 6HH.

Flood risk

No risk

Ashton East near OL6 6HH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Ashton-Under-Lyne located about 0.2 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for OL6 6HH
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Ashton-Under-Lyne

N/A

Walking directions to Ashton-Under-Lyne
0.4 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)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for OL6 6HH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miKing George V Playing FieldsLargeWalking directions to King George V Playing Fields

Area Profile

Population
360
Population density
8,490.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
85.46(+129%)
Anti-social behaviour
33.44(+86%)
Public order
31.32(+209%)
Vehicle crime
19.11(+219%)
Criminal damage and arson
18.05(+101%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Pakistani
172
47.51%
British
92
25.41%
Indian
52
14.36%
Other
13
3.59%
Other White
10
2.76%
Total population: 362

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
85
31.6%
Level 4+ (Degree)
59
21.93%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
45
16.73%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
13.01%
Level 3 (A level)
25
9.29%
Total 16+ residents: 269

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
55
43.31%
Private landlord or letting agency
30
23.62%
Owns with a mortgage
25
19.69%
Other social rented
7
5.51%
Social rents from council
6
4.72%
Total households: 127

Property prices in Ashton St Michael's

Median price£176,500
Price per sq ft£223
Sales (last 12 months)116
Typical range (middle 50%)£146K – £236K

Based on 116 recent sales, the median property price is £176,500 (about £223 per square foot) in Ashton St Michael's area, with individual transactions ranging from £76,000 up to £343,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ashton St Michael's over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached5£338,000£312
Semi-Detached35£228,500£256
Terraced70£162,500£213
Flats6£115,400£187

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Ashton St Michael's

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ashton St Michael's.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£227,748£69,500£170,000£89,975
2017£198,000£86,000£157,500£96,000
2018£256,498£81,000£170,500£92,250
2019£230,500£72,500£165,000£105,000
2020£235,000£90,000£167,500£107,000
2021£271,750£92,500£172,000£127,000
2022£300,000£108,300£200,000£138,000
2023£300,000£99,250£238,500£137,000
2024£425,000£102,000£225,500£148,000
2025£341,500£105,000£230,000£160,000
2026£311,500£115,400£207,500£160,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ashton St Michael's.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ashton St Michael's.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£230£126£184£113
2017£188£121£184£130
2018£252£136£188£126
2019£213£138£178£130
2020£248£131£190£148
2021£242£144£208£166
2022£282£148£231£189
2023£306£156£255£187
2024£282£186£243£204
2025£311£174£262£202
2026£345£187£253£212
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ashton St Michael's.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Ashton St Michael's in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 43 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL6 6HH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL6 6HH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Dec 202581, Cowhill Lane, Ashton-Under-Lyne, OL6 6HHTerracedFreehold£150,000
28 Nov 202516, Union Road, Ashton-Under-Lyne, OL6 9JETerracedFreehold£152,500
15 Sept 202523, Canterbury Street, Ashton-Under-Lyne, OL6 6HXTerracedLeasehold£140,000
22 May 202531, Canterbury Street, Ashton-Under-Lyne, OL6 6HXTerracedLeasehold£170,000
22 Jan 2026151, Holden Street, Ashton-Under-Lyne, OL6 9JDTerracedLeasehold£127,500

Schools

In the OL6 6HH postcode area, located within Ashton East, there are 13 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for OL6 6HH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySt James' Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.2 miPrimaryThe Heys Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryOur Lady of Mount Carmel RC Primary School, Ashton-under-LyneVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL6 6HH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for OL6 6HH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miAshton Groceries Mini Market94 Penny Meadow, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 6EPWalking directions to Ashton Groceries Mini Market
0.3 miGo Local80 Wellington Road, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 6DPWalking directions to Go Local
0.3 miIcelandWarrington Street, Tameside, OL6 7JSWalking directions to Iceland
0.4 miTesco ExpressMossley Road, Tameside, OL6 6AHWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.4 miGo LocalCurzon Road, Tameside, OL6 9QXWalking directions to Go Local

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Tameside district (2025-26).

Band A£1,541
Band B£1,798
Band C£2,055
Band D£2,312
Band E£2,826
Band F£3,339
Band G£3,853
Band H£4,624

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for OL6 6HH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Danny Carr

Ashton St Michael's - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Angela Rayner

Ashton-under-Lyne - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictTamesideE08000008
Parliamentary ConstituencyAshton-under-LyneE14001070
WardAshton St Michael'sE05014520
ParishTameside, unparished areaE43000162
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Ashton EastE02001235
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Tameside 007AE01005941
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about OL6 6HH

Is OL6 6HH (Ashton East) safe?

The area around OL6 6HH records about 194 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.

What is the average house price near OL6 6HH?

The median sale price around OL6 6HH in Ashton East is £176,500 (about £223 per square foot) based on 116 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near OL6 6HH?

There are 19 schools close to OL6 6HH, including St James' Church of England Primary School, The Heys Primary School (Good) and Our Lady of Mount Carmel RC Primary School, Ashton-under-Lyne (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to OL6 6HH?

The closest station to OL6 6HH is Ashton-Under-Lyne, about 358 m away.

How deprived is the area around OL6 6HH?

OL6 6HH scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,869 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents OL6 6HH (Ashton East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Ashton-under-Lyne covering OL6 6HH is Angela Rayner (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Danny Carr (Reform UK).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.