Postcode OL6 6NN 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 126 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× 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 0.5 miles away. There are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Ashton East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,473 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 29% most deprived areas in England.
Ashton East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 126 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 10.5% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 40 ft away from OL6 6NN.
Ashton East near OL6 6NN 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 0.5 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Ashton-Under-Lyne | N/A | Walking directions to Ashton-Under-Lyne |
| 0.6 mi | Ashton-under-Lyne (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Ashton-under-Lyne (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.9 mi | Stalybridge | N/A | Walking directions to Stalybridge |
Based on 111 recent sales, the median property price is £175,000 (about £225 per square foot) in Ashton St Michael's area, with individual transactions ranging from £76,000 up to £460,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £338,000 | £338 |
| Semi-Detached | 36 | £226,500 | £253 |
| Terraced | 63 | £160,000 | £208 |
| Flats | 7 | £120,000 | £197 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £158,500 |
| 2026 | £314,000 | £122,500 | £225,000 | £160,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £263 | £201 |
| 2026 | £345 | £198 | £253 | £214 |
There were 48 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL6 6NN.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Nov 2025 | 5, Sloane Street, Ashton-Under-Lyne, OL6 6NR | Terraced | Freehold | £147,000 | |
| 02 Mar 2026 | 43, Queen Street, Ashton-Under-Lyne, OL6 6NW | Terraced | Freehold | £145,000 | |
| 26 Feb 2026 | 23, Queen Street, Ashton-Under-Lyne, OL6 6NW | Terraced | Freehold | £142,500 | |
| 09 May 2025 | 45, Queen Street, Ashton-Under-Lyne, OL6 6NW | Terraced | Freehold | £151,000 | |
| 02 Oct 2025 | 77, Stamford Street East, Ashton-Under-Lyne, OL6 6QQ | Terraced | Freehold | £200,000 |
In the OL6 6NN postcode area, located within Ashton East, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of OL6 6NN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Raja Bros | 64 Granville Street, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 6TP | Walking directions to Raja Bros |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | Mossley Road, Tameside, OL6 6AH | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Ashton Groceries Mini Market | 94 Penny Meadow, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 6EP | Walking directions to Ashton Groceries Mini Market |
| 0.4 mi | Costcutter | Tameside, OL6 6NB | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.4 mi | Go Local | Curzon Road, Tameside, OL6 9QX | Walking directions to Go Local |
Annual council tax rates for Tameside district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for OL6 6NN, 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
The area around OL6 6NN records about 126 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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.
The median sale price around OL6 6NN in Ashton St Michael's is £175,000 (about £225 per square foot) based on 111 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to OL6 6NN, including Parochial CofE Primary and Nursery School, Ashton-under-Lyne (Good), Tameside College (Good) and The Heys Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to OL6 6NN is Ashton-Under-Lyne, about 771 m away.
OL6 6NN scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,473 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Ashton-under-Lyne covering OL6 6NN is Angela Rayner (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Danny Carr (Reform UK).