Postcode OL6 9RX is located in a major urban area, within the Ashton St Michael's ward of Tameside in the North West region, and forms part of the Ashton East area. It has high deprivation level. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels. The average income of residents in Ashton East is £38,500 per year. The nearest station is Stalybridge located about 0.8 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Stamford Park.
Ashton East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,599 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 38% most deprived areas in England.
Ashton East has a very high crime rate.
Approximately 0.5% 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 of residents in Ashton East is £38,500 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 30 ft away from OL6 9RX.
Ashton East near OL6 9RX 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 0.8 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Stalybridge | N/A | Walking directions to Stalybridge |
| 0.9 mi | Ashton-Under-Lyne | N/A | Walking directions to Ashton-Under-Lyne |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Stamford Park | Large | Walking directions to Stamford Park |
| 0.3 mi | Cedar Park | Small | Walking directions to Cedar Park |
Based on 126 recent sales, the median property price is £170,000 in Ashton St Michael's area, with individual transactions ranging from £48,790 up to £561,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £343,000 |
| Flats | 7 | £100,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 37 | £230,000 |
| Terraced | 71 | £150,000 |
10 year median price trend in Ashton St Michael's
In the OL6 9RX postcode area, located within Ashton East, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL6 9RX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Go Local | Curzon Road, Tameside, OL6 9QX | Walking directions to Go Local |
| 0.3 mi | Costcutter | Tameside, OL6 6NB | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.4 mi | Asda | Queens Road, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 8ER | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | Mossley Road, Tameside, OL6 6AH | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.