Postcode OL6 6NB 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 moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 66.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Ashton East is £42,788 per year. The nearest station is Ashton-Under-Lyne located about 0.6 miles away. There are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Stamford Park.
Ashton East has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,942 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 42% most deprived areas in England.
Ashton East has a high crime rate, with approximately 66.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 12.3% 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.
The average income per household in Ashton East is £42,788 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 47 ft away from OL6 6NB.
Ashton East near OL6 6NB 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 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Ashton-Under-Lyne | N/A | Walking directions to Ashton-Under-Lyne |
| 0.9 mi | Stalybridge | N/A | Walking directions to Stalybridge |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Stamford Park | Large | Walking directions to Stamford Park |
| 0.4 mi | King George V Playing Fields | Large | Walking directions to King George V Playing Fields |
| 0.4 mi | Cedar Park | Small | Walking directions to Cedar Park |
Based on 122 recent sales, the median property price is £175,000 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 | 12 | £341,500 |
| Flats | 6 | £105,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 38 | £229,250 |
| Terraced | 66 | £153,500 |
10 year median price trend in Ashton St Michael's
In the OL6 6NB postcode area, located within Ashton East, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL6 6NB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Costcutter | Tameside, OL6 6NB | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0 mi | Go Local | Curzon Road, Tameside, OL6 9QX | Walking directions to Go Local |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | Mossley Road, Tameside, OL6 6AH | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.