Postcode OL6 7TP is located in a major urban area, within the St Peter's area of Tameside in the North West region, and forms part of the Ashton Central area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 746.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 6.8× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Ashton Central is £31,419 per year. The median sale price in St Peter's is £181,300 (around £222 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £151,200 and £236,500. The nearest station is Ashton-under-Lyne (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.4 miles away. There are 13 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is West End Park.
Ashton Central has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 337 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.
Ashton Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 746.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 35.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 45.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Ashton Central is £31,419 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 245 ft away from OL6 7TP.
Ashton Central near OL6 7TP 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 (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Ashton-under-Lyne (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Ashton-under-Lyne (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.4 mi | Ashton West (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Ashton West (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.5 mi | Ashton-Under-Lyne | N/A | Walking directions to Ashton-Under-Lyne |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | West End Park | Small | Walking directions to West End Park |
Based on 70 recent sales, the median property price is £181,300 (about £222 per square foot) in St Peter's area, with individual transactions ranging from £108,000 up to £485,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £360,000 | £270 |
| Semi-Detached | 14 | £240,000 | £301 |
| Terraced | 47 | £171,000 | £216 |
| Flats | 5 | £120,000 | £237 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | — | £120,400 | £84,000 |
| 2017 | £245,000 | £60,100 | £167,000 | £88,000 |
| 2018 | £293,995 | £65,500 | £223,995 | £100,000 |
| 2019 | £273,995 | £107,498 | £187,500 | £100,750 |
| 2020 | £298,695 | — | £229,995 | £105,000 |
| 2021 | £193,500 | £127,495 | £245,995 | £130,000 |
| 2022 | £295,000 | £39,000 | £182,500 | £139,000 |
| 2023 | £345,000 | £124,000 | £190,000 | £148,000 |
| 2024 | £332,500 | £85,000 | £242,000 | £146,000 |
| 2025 | £300,000 | £95,000 | £240,000 | £170,000 |
| 2026 | £420,000 | £115,000 | £186,000 | £179,100 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | — | £113 | £111 |
| 2017 | £207 | £103 | £208 | £113 |
| 2018 | £240 | £183 | £223 | £129 |
| 2019 | £250 | £190 | £219 | £133 |
| 2020 | £252 | — | £221 | £136 |
| 2021 | £209 | £209 | £238 | £161 |
| 2022 | £299 | £75 | £219 | £174 |
| 2023 | £310 | £228 | £236 | £181 |
| 2024 | £337 | £143 | £272 | £189 |
| 2025 | £198 | £199 | £269 | £207 |
| 2026 | £342 | £203 | £321 | £216 |
There were 12 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL6 7TP.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Jun 2025 | 36, Chester Square, Ashton-Under-Lyne, OL6 7TW | Terraced | Freehold | £400,000 | |
| 21 Aug 2026 | 9A, Richmond Street, Ashton-Under-Lyne, OL6 7TX | Terraced | Freehold | £200,000 | |
| 15 Sept 2025 | 3, Richmond Street, Ashton-Under-Lyne, OL6 7TX | Detached | Freehold | £465,000 | |
| 21 Aug 2026 | 89A, Margaret Street, Ashton-Under-Lyne, OL6 7RF | Terraced | Leasehold | £65,000 | |
| 21 Aug 2025 | 89A, Margaret Street, Ashton-Under-Lyne, OL6 7RF | Flats | Leasehold | £55,000 |
In the OL6 7TP postcode area, located within Ashton Central, there are 13 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 mi | Not applicable | Safe Start School | Other independent school | Requires improvement Ofsted rating. Inspected 14 Jan 2025. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Holy Trinity CofE Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 11 Dec 2012. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Ashton West End Primary Academy | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 27 Nov 2013. |
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of OL6 7TP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | Burlington Street, Tameside, OL6 7TZ | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.3 mi | A.S.M Indian Grocery | Tameside, OL6 7GF | Walking directions to A.S.M Indian Grocery |
| 0.3 mi | Asda | Cavendish Street, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 7PF | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | Wellington Road, Tameside, OL6 7FN | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | Ryecroft Close, Tameside, OL7 0FT | Walking directions to Londis |
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 7TP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Atta Ul-Rasool
St Peter's - Elected 7 May 2026
Angela Rayner
Ashton-under-Lyne - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around OL6 7TP records about 746 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around OL6 7TP in St Peter's is £181,300 (about £222 per square foot) based on 70 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to OL6 7TP, including Safe Start School (Requires improvement), Holy Trinity CofE Primary School (Good) and Ashton West End Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to OL6 7TP is Ashton-under-Lyne (Manchester Metrolink), about 583 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
OL6 7TP scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 337 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 7TP is Angela Rayner (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Atta Ul-Rasool (Labour Party).