Postcode OL6 6TR 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 0.7 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 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 5.5% 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 109 ft away from OL6 6TR.
Ashton East near OL6 6TR 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 0.7 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Ashton-Under-Lyne | N/A | Walking directions to Ashton-Under-Lyne |
| 0.7 mi | Stalybridge | N/A | Walking directions to Stalybridge |
| 0.8 mi | Ashton-under-Lyne (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Ashton-under-Lyne (Manchester Metrolink) |
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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL6 6TR.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug 2025 | 108, Crawford Street, Ashton-Under-Lyne, OL6 6TR | Terraced | Freehold | £142,000 | |
| 10 Jun 2025 | 7, Crawford Mews, Ashton-Under-Lyne, OL6 6DX | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £285,000 | |
| 01 Jul 2025 | 5, Currier Lane, Ashton-Under-Lyne, OL6 6TW | Terraced | Freehold | £170,000 | |
| 08 May 2026 | 39, Granville Street, Ashton-Under-Lyne, OL6 6TS | Terraced | Freehold | £178,000 | |
| 06 Mar 2026 | 35, Granville Street, Ashton-Under-Lyne, OL6 6TS | Terraced | Freehold | £192,500 |
In the OL6 6TR postcode area, located within Ashton East, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of OL6 6TR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Raja Bros | 64 Granville Street, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 6TP | Walking directions to Raja Bros |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | Mossley Road, Tameside, OL6 6AH | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.5 mi | Costcutter | Tameside, OL6 6NB | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.5 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 6TR, 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 6TR 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 6TR 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 18 schools close to OL6 6TR, including Tameside College (Good), Parochial CofE Primary and Nursery School, Ashton-under-Lyne (Good) and The Heys Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to OL6 6TR is Ashton-Under-Lyne, about 1,129 m away.
OL6 6TR 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 6TR is Angela Rayner (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Danny Carr (Reform UK).