Postcode OL6 6RU 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 level. It has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels. The average income of residents in Ashton East is £38,500 per year. The nearest station is Stalybridge located about 0.5 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 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 very high crime rate.
Approximately 4.9% 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 of residents in Ashton East is £38,500 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 198 ft away from OL6 6RU.
Ashton East near OL6 6RU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 121 recent sales, the median property price is £168,000 in Ashton St Michael's area, with individual transactions ranging from £48,790 up to £561,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £343,000 |
| Flats | 7 | £95,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 35 | £221,000 |
| Terraced | 70 | £150,500 |
10 years price trend in Ashton St Michael's
In the OL6 6RU postcode area, located within Ashton East, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | San Rocco | Stamford Square, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 6QW | |
| 0.3 mi | Highfield Pavillion Cafe | Stamford Park, Stalybridge, SK15 1NH |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.