Postcode OL6 9EJ 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 and very high crime levels, with around 126.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Smallshaw is £37,990 per year. The nearest station is Ashton-Under-Lyne, about 1 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Cedar Park.
Smallshaw has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 507 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.
Smallshaw has a very high crime rate, with approximately 126.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 46.6% 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 9EJ.
Smallshaw near OL6 9EJ 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 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Cedar Park | Small | Walking directions to Cedar 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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL6 9EJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Jun 2026 | 40, Kenworthy Avenue, Ashton-Under-Lyne, OL6 9EH | Terraced | Freehold | £103,500 | |
| 24 Oct 2025 | 313, Kings Road, Ashton-Under-Lyne, OL6 9EG | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £185,000 | |
| 18 Sept 2025 | 285, Kings Road, Ashton-Under-Lyne, OL6 9EG | Terraced | Freehold | £95,000 | |
| 27 May 2025 | 302, Kings Road, Ashton-Under-Lyne, OL6 9EG | Terraced | Freehold | £152,000 | |
| 27 Nov 2025 | 20, Anderton Grove, Ashton-Under-Lyne, OL6 9EF | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £170,000 |
In the OL6 9EJ postcode area, located within Smallshaw, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of OL6 9EJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 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 9EJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Keiron Lawrence
Ashton Hurst - Elected 7 May 2026
Angela Rayner
Ashton-under-Lyne - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around OL6 9EJ records about 126 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 9EJ 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 9EJ, including St Christopher's RC Primary School (Good), Rosehill Methodist Primary Academy (Good) and Samuel Laycock School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
OL6 9EJ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 507 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Ashton-under-Lyne covering OL6 9EJ is Angela Rayner (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Keiron Lawrence (Reform UK).