Postcode OL6 8QL 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 and high crime levels, with around 90.9 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 0.6 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 high crime rate, with approximately 90.9 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 8QL.
Smallshaw near OL6 8QL 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Ashton-Under-Lyne | N/A | Walking directions to Ashton-Under-Lyne |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | King George V Playing Fields | Large | Walking directions to King George V Playing Fields |
Based on 113 recent sales, the median property price is £257,000 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 | 26 | £351,000 |
| Flats | 3 | £127,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 54 | £256,000 |
| Terraced | 30 | £201,500 |
10 year median price trend in Ashton Hurst
In the OL6 8QL postcode area, located within Smallshaw, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL6 8QL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Best-one | Bradbury Street, Tameside, OL7 9DA | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.5 mi | Farmfoods | 12 Picton Street, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL7 9QF | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
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.