Postcode Analysis Tameside, North West

OL6 6AH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OL6 6AH.

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Population

330

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 38,500 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: OL6 6AH falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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10/10
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9/10
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9/10
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5/10
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6/10
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3/10
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10/10
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7/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. OL6 6AH spans multiple life stages — average age 38, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

OL6 6AH is a safe, established residential area located 0.2km from Ashton-under-Lyne in Ashton-under-Lyne. Administratively it sits within Ashton St Michael's ward and the Ashton-under-Lyne constituency.

For families considering a move, OL6 6AH represents a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. Outside of residential hours, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. At 38 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 77% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 0 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for OL6 6AH are sourced from Output Area E00030097 (shared with 10 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 6AH. The average age is 38.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British75.3%
Asian / British Asian18.6%
Black / African / Caribbean2.1%
Other / Mixed4.0%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-09)

OL6 6AH has low crime rates — 0 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences1

school Local Schools

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

Good215 pupils0.3 km
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The Heys Primary School

Good221 pupils0.3 km
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St James' Church of England Primary School

Good219 pupils0.5 km
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Parochial CofE Primary and Nursery School, Ashton-under-Lyne

Good215 pupils0.5 km
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Hurst Knoll St James' Church of England Primary School

Good206 pupils0.6 km
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Inspire Academy

Good445 pupils1.0 km
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West Hill School

Good836 pupils1.1 km
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Oasis Academy Broadoak

Good402 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

43 nearby
  • Best Way Station Shop0.5 km
  • Candys Cupcakes Ltd0.9 km
  • Thoroughgoods1.0 km
  • Wilko0.9 km
  • Food Mini Market Ltd0.8 km
  • + 38 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

24 nearby
  • Angel Hotel0.7 km
  • Ashton United Football Club Ltd1.0 km
  • Bowling Green Hotel0.7 km
  • Hare And Hounds1.0 km
  • Top End Bar0.8 km
  • + 19 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

34 nearby
  • Everest Cafe0.8 km
  • New Market Deli0.8 km
  • Small Shop And Cafe0.9 km
  • Taylor Shaw Catering at Tameside One0.9 km
  • Wrights Alfresco Cafe0.9 km
  • + 29 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

47 nearby
  • Giuseppes0.9 km
  • King BBQ0.9 km
  • Pizza Hut0.8 km
  • Sizzlers Catering0.7 km
  • Caprinos Pizza0.8 km
  • + 42 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Asda Superstore0.9 km
  • Tesco0.0 km
  • Warsaw Superstore0.8 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • NWA Housing/Greystones0.3 km
  • Tapsters0.7 km
  • 213 Mossley Road Ltd0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ashton-Under-Lyne0.8 km
  • Stalybridge1.4 km
  • Guide Bridge2.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Neal Avenue0.1 km
  • Neal Avenue0.2 km
  • Wigmore Street0.2 km
  • Leam Street0.2 km
  • French Street0.2 km