Postcode OL6 8LS is located in a major urban area, within the St Peter's ward of Tameside in the North West region , and forms part of the Ashton Central area. It has very high deprivation level. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels. The average income of residents in Ashton Central is £29,900 per year. The nearest station is Ashton-Under-Lyne located about 0.1 miles away. There are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is King George V Playing Fields.
Ashton Central has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 547 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.
Ashton Central has a very high crime rate.
Approximately 40.9% 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 of residents in Ashton Central is £29,900 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near OL6 8LS.
Ashton Central near OL6 8LS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 73 recent sales, the median property price is £160,000 in St Peter's area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £435,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £352,500 |
| Flats | 4 | £81,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 8 | £182,500 |
| Terraced | 59 | £153,000 |
10 years price trend in St Peter's
In the OL6 8LS postcode area, located within Ashton Central, there are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.