Postcode OL6 8PE is located in a major urban area, within the Ashton Waterloo ward of Tameside in the North West region, and forms part of the Smallshaw area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 122.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Smallshaw is £37,990 per year. The nearest station is Ashton-Under-Lyne located about 0.3 miles away. There are 14 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is King George V Playing Fields.
Smallshaw has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,627 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 14% most deprived areas in England.
Smallshaw has a very high crime rate, with approximately 122.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 32.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Smallshaw is £37,990 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near OL6 8PE.
Smallshaw near OL6 8PE 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 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Ashton-Under-Lyne | N/A | Walking directions to Ashton-Under-Lyne |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | King George V Playing Fields | Large | Walking directions to King George V Playing Fields |
Based on 95 recent sales, the median property price is £202,000 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 | 12 | £342,500 |
| Flats | 5 | £106,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 44 | £231,500 |
| Terraced | 34 | £170,500 |
10 year median price trend in Ashton Waterloo
In the OL6 8PE postcode area, located within Smallshaw, there are 14 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL6 8PE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Best-one | Bradbury Street, Tameside, OL7 9DA | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.5 mi | Iceland | Warrington Street, Tameside, OL6 7JS | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.5 mi | Aldi | Wellington Road, Tameside, OL6 7FN | Walking directions to Aldi |
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: 01/01/2026.