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OL6

ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE

Greater Manchester, North West, England

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OL6 encompasses ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE and its surrounding areas in Greater Manchester, North West.

Avg price £214,777
1yr change ▼ 1.1%
Crime 94% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£214,777

▼ 1.1% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

25% below national avg

Crime Rate

5.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

94% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

17 schools

Broadband Speed

343 Mbps

Property Prices in OL6

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in OL6 is £214,777, which is 44% below the Greater Manchester average of £381,941.

Properties in OL6 cost 25.2% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in OL6 have fallen 1.1% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £356,609 135
Semi-detached £239,512 384
Terraced £156,748 547
Flat £111,308 66
All types £214,777 1224

5-Year Price History

£213K £214K £215K £216K £217K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in OL6

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 5.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, OL6 has a crime rate well 94% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in OL6

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

OL6 has 17 schools within or near its boundaries, including 7 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
The Heys Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Hurst Knoll St James' Church of England Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
St Damian's RC Science College Secondary Not inspected mi
Tameside College Post-16 Not inspected mi

0

Outstanding

7

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

251,560

Population

62

Median Age

29%

Owner-Occupied

72%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
29.0%
Private rent
15.0%
Social rent
21.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in OL6 are 343.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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343.0 Mbps

Avg Download

62.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

96%

Superfast Coverage

84%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in OL6 is collected by Oldham. The Band D rate is £2,220/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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OL6 — ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE

Area Summary

OL6 (ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE) offers affordable property prices (£214,777, 25% below national average), low crime (94% below national average), 17 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (343 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about OL6 ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE

What is the average house price in OL6 ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE?
The average house price in OL6 (ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE) is £214,777, based on 1224 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 25% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 1.1% over the past year.
Is OL6 ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE a safe area to live?
Crime in OL6 is significantly below the national average (5.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (0.1 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (0.0 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of OL6 ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE?
The population of OL6 (ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE) is approximately 251,560 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 29% of homes are owner-occupied, 15% are privately rented, and 21% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in OL6?
The average broadband download speed in OL6 is 343 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 96% of premises, ultrafast to 84%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in OL6 ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE?
There are 17 schools in or near OL6. 41% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 7 Good. None require improvement.

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