Postcode OL6 6RJ 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 average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 66.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 39% below 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 Stalybridge, about 0.6 miles away. There are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Stamford Park.
Ashton East has an average 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 4.6% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near OL6 6RJ.
Ashton East near OL6 6RJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Stalybridge located about 0.6 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Stalybridge | N/A | Walking directions to Stalybridge |
| 0.8 mi | Ashton-Under-Lyne | N/A | Walking directions to Ashton-Under-Lyne |
| 1 mi | Ashton-under-Lyne (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Ashton-under-Lyne (Manchester Metrolink) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Stamford Park | Large | Walking directions to Stamford Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £338,000 | £312 |
| Semi-Detached | 35 | £228,500 | £256 |
| Terraced | 70 | £162,500 | £213 |
| Flats | 6 | £115,400 | £187 |
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 | £160,000 |
| 2026 | £311,500 | £115,400 | £207,500 | £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 | £262 | £202 |
| 2026 | £345 | £187 | £253 | £212 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL6 6RJ.
In the OL6 6RJ postcode area, located within Ashton East, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL6 6RJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Costcutter | Tameside, OL6 6NB | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.3 mi | Go Local | Curzon Road, Tameside, OL6 9QX | Walking directions to Go Local |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | Mossley Road, Tameside, OL6 6AH | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Raja Bros | 64 Granville Street, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 6TP | Walking directions to Raja Bros |
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 6RJ, 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 6RJ records about 66 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 6RJ in Ashton East is £176,500 (about £223 per square foot) based on 116 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 16 schools close to OL6 6RJ, including Ashton Sixth Form College (Outstanding), Tameside College (Good) and Parochial CofE Primary and Nursery School, Ashton-under-Lyne (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to OL6 6RJ is Stalybridge, about 967 m away.
OL6 6RJ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,942 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 6RJ is Angela Rayner (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Danny Carr (Reform UK).
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.