Area Analysis Tameside, North West

OL6 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the OL6 postcode area.

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Population

30,882

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 34,720 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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10/10
family_restroomFamily
3/10
favoriteHealth
9/10
workEmployment
2/10
diversity_3Diversity
8/10
paymentsAffluence
2/10
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10/10
homeHome Ownership
2/10
trending_upInvestment
8/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. OL6's 52% ownership and 39-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district. Property prices are trending down 18.2% year-on-year.

home £178,410 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

OL6 is a postcode district in Tameside, North West, covering 892 active and 433 retired postcodes.

The largest share of OL6 (28%) is characterised by a tight-knit Pakistani community with strong local ties and family networks, alongside an area with a significant Eastern European community, often in trades or labour (8%). This mix of 7 distinct neighbourhood types makes OL6 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in OL6 are around £178k, down 18.2% year-on-year. Safety: Crime rates across OL6 are low at 1 per 1,000 residents — below the national average and reassuring for families considering the area. An average age of 39 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full OL6 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British71.6%
Asian / British Asian21.4%
Black / African / Caribbean3.3%
Other / Mixed3.8%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 3%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences14
Public order7
Criminal damage and arson3
Drugs2
Other crime1

school Local Schools

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The Heys Primary School

Good221 pupils
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Holden Clough Community Primary School

Good393 pupils
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Hurst Knoll St James' Church of England Primary School

Good206 pupils
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Holy Trinity CofE Primary School

Good243 pupils
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St Christopher's RC Primary School

Outstanding248 pupils
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St Damian's RC Science College

Outstanding830 pupils
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Our Lady of Mount Carmel RC Primary School, Ashton-under-Lyne

Good215 pupils
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Great Academy Ashton

Requires Improvement1297 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

73 nearby
  • Poundstretcher
  • A & J News And Convenience Store
  • Ali And Sons
  • Amigo Shop At Tameside General Hospital
  • Ashton Food Store
  • + 68 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • 213 Mossley Road Ltd
  • Lynwood Hotel
  • NWA Housing/Greystones
  • Tapsters
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

45 nearby
  • Ashton And District Bridge Club
  • Ashton-Under-Lyne Rugby Union Football Club
  • Fat Lennys Western Saloon
  • Angel Hotel
  • Ashton United Football Club Ltd
  • + 40 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

79 nearby
  • Baxter Storey At Pilgrims Food Masters UK Limited Canteen (Eatery)
  • Camerons Tea And Coffee Shop
  • CharChar Kitchen
  • Chicos Chai
  • Dina Persian Meals
  • + 74 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Aldi Stores
  • Asda Superstore
  • Asda Superstore
  • Sainsbury's
  • Tesco
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

79 nearby
  • Ajwa Sandwich Bar
  • Dixy Chicken
  • East Indian Takeaway
  • Elkeny Takeaway
  • Funky Fries At Go Local Extra
  • + 74 more