Postcode OL6 8QH 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 high deprivation level. It has 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 0.6 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is King George V Playing Fields.
Smallshaw has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,789 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 27% most deprived areas in England.
Smallshaw has a very high crime rate.
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 of residents in Smallshaw is £35,200 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near OL6 8QH.
Smallshaw near OL6 8QH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 102 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 in Ashton Hurst area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £560,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 20 | £331,000 |
| Flats | 4 | £103,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 56 | £250,000 |
| Terraced | 22 | £193,125 |
10 years price trend in Ashton Hurst
In the OL6 8QH postcode area, located within Smallshaw, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Farmfoods | 12 Picton Street, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL7 9QF | |
| 0.5 mi | Best-one | Bradbury Street, Tameside, OL7 9DA |
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Broadoak Hotel | Spring Bank Avenue, Tameside, OL6 8QL | |
| 0.4 mi | Waterloo and Taunton Conservative Club | Tameside, OL7 9RQ |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.