Postcode Analysis Tameside, North West

OL6 0FB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OL6 0FB.

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Population

178

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 29,900 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: OL6 0FB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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9/10
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3/10
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9/10
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1/10
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4/10
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Area Character

With 77% social renting, OL6 0FB is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

OL6 0FB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.8km from Ashton-under-Lyne in Ashton-under-Lyne. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within St Peter's ward and the Ashton-under-Lyne constituency.

Within the OL6 district, this postcode is characterised by a diverse urban neighbourhood with mixed household types and languages. By day, the area transitions to a industrial units character: non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. An average age of 42 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets.

The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for OL6 0FB are sourced from Output Area E00030130 (shared with 335 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OL6 0FB. The average age is 42.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British84.6%
Asian / British Asian8.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed6.9%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 9%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

school Local Schools

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Lyndhurst Community Primary School

Good233 pupils0.6 km
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Parochial CofE Primary and Nursery School, Ashton-under-Lyne

Good215 pupils0.6 km
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St James' Church of England Primary School

Good219 pupils0.7 km
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Holy Trinity CofE Primary School

Good243 pupils0.7 km
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The Heys Primary School

Good221 pupils0.8 km
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Canon Johnson CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement228 pupils0.9 km
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Our Lady of Mount Carmel RC Primary School, Ashton-under-Lyne

Good215 pupils1.0 km
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Ashton West End Primary Academy

Good455 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

46 nearby
  • Best Way Station Shop0.7 km
  • Candys Cupcakes Ltd0.7 km
  • Greenhalghs Craft Bakery0.2 km
  • Greggs0.4 km
  • Wilko0.4 km
  • + 41 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

29 nearby
  • Angel Hotel0.4 km
  • Bowling Green Hotel0.4 km
  • Top End Bar0.3 km
  • Union Club0.2 km
  • Bar 150.3 km
  • + 24 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

57 nearby
  • Costa Coffee0.2 km
  • Everest Cafe0.3 km
  • New Market Deli0.3 km
  • Small Shop And Cafe0.2 km
  • Taylor Shaw Catering at Tameside One0.4 km
  • + 52 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

61 nearby
  • Giuseppes0.4 km
  • King BBQ0.2 km
  • Pizza Hut0.4 km
  • Caprinos Pizza0.3 km
  • Golden Star0.3 km
  • + 56 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • 213 Mossley Road Ltd0.8 km
  • NWA Housing/Greystones0.8 km
  • Lynwood Hotel0.7 km
  • Tapsters0.4 km
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Aldi Stores0.5 km
  • Asda Superstore0.2 km
  • Warsaw Superstore0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ashton-Under-Lyne0.5 km
  • Guide Bridge1.9 km
  • Stalybridge2.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Park Parade (to define route)0.1 km
  • Park Parade (to define route)0.1 km
  • Delamere Street0.1 km
  • Booth Street0.1 km
  • Booth Street0.1 km