Postcode OL6 6UW 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 level. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels. The average income of residents in Ashton East is £38,500 per year. The nearest station is Ashton-Under-Lyne located about 0.5 miles away. There are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Ashton East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,559 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 32% most deprived areas in England.
Ashton East has a very high crime rate.
Approximately 10.5% 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 of residents in Ashton East is £38,500 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 236 ft away from OL6 6UW.
Ashton East near OL6 6UW 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 6UW postcode area, located within Ashton East, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Asda | Cavendish Street, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 7PF | |
| 0.3 mi | Iceland | Warrington Street, Tameside, OL6 7JS | |
| 0.4 mi | Lidl | Cavendish Street, Tameside, OL6 7SQ |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.