Postcode OL6 8SX 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 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 0.3 miles away. There are 13 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.
Approximately 29.1% 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 8SX.
Smallshaw near OL6 8SX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 111 recent sales, the median property price is £195,000 in Ashton Waterloo area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £460,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 12 | £350,000 |
| Flats | 4 | £105,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 44 | £218,500 |
| Terraced | 51 | £170,000 |
10 years price trend in Ashton Waterloo
In the OL6 8SX postcode area, located within Smallshaw, there are 13 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.