Postcode OL6 8NF 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 and very high crime levels, with around 746.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Ashton Central is £31,419 per year. The nearest station is Ashton-Under-Lyne located about 0.1 miles away. There are 12 primary and no 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, with approximately 746.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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 per household in Ashton Central is £31,419 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 275 ft away from OL6 8NF.
Ashton Central near OL6 8NF 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 0.1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Ashton-Under-Lyne | N/A | Walking directions to Ashton-Under-Lyne |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | King George V Playing Fields | Large | Walking directions to King George V Playing Fields |
Based on 72 recent sales, the median property price is £163,500 in St Peter's area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £285,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 8 | £81,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 10 | £182,500 |
| Terraced | 54 | £164,500 |
10 year median price trend in St Peter's
In the OL6 8NF postcode area, located within Ashton Central, there are 12 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL6 8NF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Best-one | Bradbury Street, Tameside, OL7 9DA | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | Wellington Road, Tameside, OL6 7FN | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.2 mi | A.S.M Indian Grocery | Tameside, OL6 7GF | Walking directions to A.S.M Indian Grocery |
| 0.3 mi | Iceland | Warrington Street, Tameside, OL6 7JS | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's | 2 Lord Sheldon Way, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 7UB | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.