Postcode OL6 8PT is located in a major urban area, within the Ashton Hurst ward of Tameside in the North West region, and forms part of the Smallshaw area. It has very high deprivation level. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels. The average income of residents in Smallshaw is £35,200 per year. The nearest station is Ashton-Under-Lyne located about 0.5 miles away. There are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is King George V Playing Fields.
Smallshaw has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 537 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.
Smallshaw has a very high crime rate.
Approximately 52.5% 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 of residents in Smallshaw is £35,200 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near OL6 8PT.
Smallshaw near OL6 8PT 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Ashton-Under-Lyne | N/A | Walking directions to Ashton-Under-Lyne |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | King George V Playing Fields | Large | Walking directions to King George V Playing Fields |
| 0.4 mi | Cedar Park | Small | Walking directions to Cedar Park |
Based on 107 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 in Ashton Hurst area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £560,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 25 | £340,000 |
| Flats | 3 | £127,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 51 | £237,000 |
| Terraced | 28 | £199,500 |
10 year median price trend in Ashton Hurst
In the OL6 8PT postcode area, located within Smallshaw, there are 14 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.