Postcode OL6 6QN is located in a major urban area, within the Ashton St Michael's area 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 median sale price in Ashton St Michael's is £175,000 (around £225 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £144,750 and £225,000. The nearest station is Ashton-Under-Lyne, about 0.4 miles away. There are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is King George V Playing Fields.
Ashton East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,047 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 6% most deprived areas in England.
Ashton East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 194.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 15.7% 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 road, approximately 185 ft away from OL6 6QN.
Ashton East near OL6 6QN 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 0.4 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 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) |
| 1 mi | Stalybridge | N/A | Walking directions to Stalybridge |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | King George V Playing Fields | Large | Walking directions to King George V Playing Fields |
Based on 115 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 £530,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £339,000 | £331 |
| Semi-Detached | 35 | £225,000 | £253 |
| Terraced | 66 | £162,000 | £210 |
| Flats | 8 | £120,000 | £198 |
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 | £338,000 | £120,000 | £225,000 | £164,000 |
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 | £338 | £198 | £256 | £211 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL6 6QN.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Feb 2026 | 30, Harper Mill, Mossley Road, Ashton-Under-Lyne, OL6 6QE | Flats | Leasehold | £110,800 | |
| 04 Aug 2025 | 16, Fraser Street, Ashton-Under-Lyne, OL6 6LL | Terraced | Freehold | £305,000 | |
| 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 | |
| 07 Nov 2025 | 5, Sloane Street, Ashton-Under-Lyne, OL6 6NR | Terraced | Freehold | £147,000 |
In the OL6 6QN postcode area, located within Ashton East, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Parochial CofE Primary and Nursery School, Ashton-under-Lyne | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 13 Jun 2023. | |
| 0.1 mi | Primary | The Heys Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 28 Jun 2017. | |
| 0.2 mi | Primary | St James' Church of England Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 4 Nov 2015. |
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of OL6 6QN
| 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 | Tesco Express | Mossley Road, Tameside, OL6 6AH | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Iceland | Warrington Street, Tameside, OL6 7JS | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.3 mi | Raja Bros | 64 Granville Street, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 6TP | Walking directions to Raja Bros |
| 0.4 mi | Costcutter | Tameside, OL6 6NB | Walking directions to Costcutter |
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 6QN, 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 6QN 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.
The median sale price around OL6 6QN in Ashton St Michael's is £175,000 (about £225 per square foot) based on 115 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to OL6 6QN, including Parochial CofE Primary and Nursery School, Ashton-under-Lyne (Good), The Heys Primary School (Good) and St James' Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to OL6 6QN is Ashton-Under-Lyne, about 632 m away.
OL6 6QN scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,047 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 6QN is Angela Rayner (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Danny Carr (Reform UK).