Postcode OL6 9DQ is located in a major urban area, within the Ashton Hurst ward of Tameside in the North West region, and forms part of the Ashton East area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 199.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.8× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Ashton East is £42,788 per year. The nearest station is Stalybridge, about 0.9 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Stamford Park.
Ashton East has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,801 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 43% least deprived areas in England.
Ashton East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 199.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Ashton East is £42,788 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 1 ft away from OL6 9DQ.
Ashton East near OL6 9DQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Stalybridge located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Stalybridge | N/A | Walking directions to Stalybridge |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Stamford Park | Large | Walking directions to Stamford Park |
Based on 89 recent sales, the median property price is £259,000 (about £282 per square foot) in Ashton Hurst area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £490,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 27 | £320,000 | £326 |
| Semi-Detached | 47 | £235,000 | £278 |
| Terraced | 14 | £195,750 | £247 |
| Flats | 1 | £124,000 | £202 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £215,000 | — | £129,000 | £124,950 |
| 2017 | £228,000 | — | £146,000 | £106,500 |
| 2018 | £241,500 | £68,500 | £136,000 | £115,000 |
| 2019 | £225,000 | £72,000 | £168,000 | £125,000 |
| 2020 | £285,000 | £58,000 | £160,000 | £115,000 |
| 2021 | £295,000 | £135,000 | £209,500 | £151,000 |
| 2022 | £308,995 | £117,500 | £235,000 | £197,500 |
| 2023 | £350,000 | £130,000 | £273,498 | £210,000 |
| 2024 | £363,220 | £80,000 | £255,000 | £203,000 |
| 2025 | £343,995 | £127,500 | £280,000 | £199,000 |
| 2026 | £300,000 | — | £240,000 | £185,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £182 | — | £143 | £116 |
| 2017 | £196 | — | £153 | £119 |
| 2018 | £232 | £104 | £163 | £124 |
| 2019 | £224 | £132 | £182 | £142 |
| 2020 | £219 | £84 | £195 | £150 |
| 2021 | £244 | £196 | £215 | £178 |
| 2022 | £281 | £180 | £249 | £229 |
| 2023 | £299 | £165 | £266 | £252 |
| 2024 | £321 | £122 | £261 | £260 |
| 2025 | £320 | £201 | £282 | £247 |
| 2026 | £317 | — | £273 | £265 |
There were 29 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL6 9DQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Nov 2025 | 57, The Ladysmith, Ashton-Under-Lyne, OL6 9AP | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £260,000 | |
| 16 Jan 2026 | 44, The Ladysmith, Ashton-Under-Lyne, OL6 9AR | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £235,000 | |
| 10 Dec 2025 | 139, Rose Hill Road, Ashton-Under-Lyne, OL6 8HR | Terraced | Freehold | £160,000 | |
| 02 Oct 2025 | 50, Rose Hill Road, Ashton-Under-Lyne, OL6 8HR | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £260,000 | |
| 19 Jun 2026 | 30, Marne Avenue, Ashton-Under-Lyne, OL6 9DW | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £283,500 |
In the OL6 9DQ postcode area, located within Ashton East, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of OL6 9DQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Asda | Queens Road, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 8ER | Walking directions to Asda |
Annual council tax rates for Tameside district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for OL6 9DQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Keiron Lawrence
Ashton Hurst - Elected 7 May 2026
Jonathan Reynolds
Stalybridge and Hyde - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around OL6 9DQ records about 200 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around OL6 9DQ in Ashton Hurst is £259,000 (about £282 per square foot) based on 89 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 17 schools close to OL6 9DQ, including Inspire Academy (Good), Rosehill Methodist Primary Academy (Good) and Arlies Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to OL6 9DQ is Stalybridge, about 1,499 m away.
OL6 9DQ scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,801 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Stalybridge and Hyde covering OL6 9DQ is Jonathan Reynolds (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Keiron Lawrence (Reform UK).