Postcode OL6 6RL 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 198.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Ashton East is £42,788 per year. The nearest station is Stalybridge located about 0.6 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Stamford Park.
Ashton East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,599 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 38% most deprived areas in England.
Ashton East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 198.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.7% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near OL6 6RL.
Ashton East near OL6 6RL 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 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Stalybridge | N/A | Walking directions to Stalybridge |
| 0.9 mi | Ashton-Under-Lyne | N/A | Walking directions to Ashton-Under-Lyne |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Stamford Park | Large | Walking directions to Stamford 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 6RL postcode area, located within Ashton East, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL6 6RL
| 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 |
| 0.4 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: 16/01/2026.