Postcode OL6 7UB is located in a major urban area, within the Audenshaw ward 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 200.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.8× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Ashton Central is £31,419 per year. The nearest station is Ashton Moss (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.1 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Ashton Central has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,762 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 14% most deprived areas in England.
Ashton Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 200.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 12.4% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 191 ft away from OL6 7UB.
Ashton Central near OL6 7UB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Ashton Moss (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Ashton Moss (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Ashton Moss (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.4 mi | Audenshaw (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Audenshaw (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.7 mi | Guide Bridge | N/A | Walking directions to Guide Bridge |
Based on 114 recent sales, the median property price is £223,500 (about £280 per square foot) in Audenshaw area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £650,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 13 | £460,000 | £328 |
| Semi-Detached | 46 | £263,000 | £307 |
| Terraced | 43 | £182,000 | £230 |
| Flats | 12 | £161,500 | £262 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £254,950 | £113,000 | £152,498 | £125,500 |
| 2017 | £266,975 | £77,000 | £185,000 | £117,625 |
| 2018 | £304,995 | £114,250 | £189,000 | £129,950 |
| 2019 | £309,998 | £118,000 | £185,000 | £125,000 |
| 2020 | £289,000 | £96,500 | £195,000 | £140,000 |
| 2021 | £310,000 | £130,000 | £225,000 | £155,100 |
| 2022 | £346,495 | £160,995 | £264,995 | £181,125 |
| 2023 | £371,495 | £187,995 | £298,995 | £190,000 |
| 2024 | £384,995 | £185,495 | £280,000 | £187,000 |
| 2025 | £364,000 | £157,500 | £265,500 | £200,000 |
| 2026 | £395,000 | £160,000 | £242,500 | £180,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £219 | £164 | £179 | £150 |
| 2017 | £230 | £188 | £198 | £148 |
| 2018 | £268 | £181 | £210 | £170 |
| 2019 | £259 | £193 | £215 | £168 |
| 2020 | £254 | £180 | £219 | £180 |
| 2021 | £285 | £201 | £239 | £197 |
| 2022 | £310 | £262 | £286 | £243 |
| 2023 | £342 | £306 | £307 | £249 |
| 2024 | £383 | £298 | £322 | £238 |
| 2025 | £307 | £260 | £294 | £232 |
| 2026 | £364 | £237 | £301 | £217 |
There were 18 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL6 7UB.
In the OL6 7UB postcode area, located within Ashton Central, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
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.
Elected local representatives for OL6 7UB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Kim Roberts
Audenshaw - Elected 7 May 2026
Angela Rayner
Ashton-under-Lyne - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around OL6 7UB records about 200 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, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.
The median sale price around OL6 7UB in Ashton Central is £223,500 (about £280 per square foot) based on 114 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to OL6 7UB, including Ashton West End Primary Academy (Good), St Stephen's CofE Primary School (Good) and St Peter's CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to OL6 7UB is Ashton Moss (Manchester Metrolink), about 168 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
OL6 7UB scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,762 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 7UB is Angela Rayner (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Kim Roberts (Reform UK).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.