Postcode OL6 8AB is located in a rural hamlet, within the Ashton Waterloo ward of Tameside in the North West region, and forms part of the Ashton North area. It has very high deprivation level. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels. The average income of residents in Ashton North is £42,200 per year. The nearest station is Ashton-Under-Lyne located about 1.6 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Ashton North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,305 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 19% most deprived areas in England.
Ashton North has a very high crime rate.
Approximately 1.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Ashton North is £42,200 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near OL6 8AB.
Ashton North near OL6 8AB 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 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 98 recent sales, the median property price is £200,750 in Ashton Waterloo area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £450,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 13 | £340,000 |
| Flats | 4 | £105,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 44 | £220,500 |
| Terraced | 37 | £171,000 |
10 year median price trend in Ashton Waterloo
In the OL6 8AB postcode area, located within Ashton North, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.