OL6 0GW 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.
This is a diverse urban neighbourhood with mixed household types and languages. During the day, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented.
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 0GW are sourced from Output Area E00030130 (shared with 335 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OL6 0GW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OL6 0GW.
178
42
£ 29,900 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OL6 0GW 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.
Area Character
OL6 0GW has a significant social housing presence — 77% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OL6 0GW. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
school Local Schools
Lyndhurst Community Primary School
Parochial CofE Primary and Nursery School, Ashton-under-Lyne
St James' Church of England Primary School
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School
The Heys Primary School
Canon Johnson CofE Primary School
Our Lady of Mount Carmel RC Primary School, Ashton-under-Lyne
Ashton West End Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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, 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
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, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- 213 Mossley Road Ltd0.8 km
- NWA Housing/Greystones0.8 km
- Lynwood Hotel0.7 km
- Tapsters0.4 km
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
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Postcode Profile: OL60GW · Data under Open Government Licence