Median sold price in OL6, last 5 years
£172,000
Strong sample. Based on 2,247 sales · Latest sale in data: 09 Feb 2026.
Built from 560 matched postcode rows within the postcode area OL6, with best-fit area context in Tameside.
POSTCODE DECISION REPORT
OL6 postcode decision report
Useful shortlist area
OL6 currently groups 560 live postcode rows with best-fit area context in Tameside. Aggregate median sold price reads at £172,000 across 2,247 recorded sales. Gigabit availability in the best-fit area is 91.9% with median download at Unavailable. 4G strong coverage reaches 99.8% and 5G reaches 90.8% in the best-fit area summary. Nearby planning activity reads quiet in the strongest matched area context. The leading exact postcode follow-up already links 35 school rows for shortlist review.
Data status: Verified live dataMatched postcodes: 560 postcodesSold prices: Latest sale 09 Feb 2026Broadband: Gigabit 91.9%Planning: No nearby planningSchools: 35 nearby school rows
- Matched postcodes 560Live postcode rows grouped under OL6
- Median sold price in OL6, last 5 years £172,000Based on 2,247 sales · Latest sale in data: 09 Feb 2026
- Best-fit area TamesideUsed for planning and connectivity context when the partial postcode spans multiple exact rows
- Nearby planning QuietPlanning follow-up uses the strongest matched area context for this rollup
- Schools snapshot 35 nearby school rowsSchool snapshot comes from the strongest exact postcode follow-up in this rollup
Joined partial postcode brief
Start with the aggregate signals below, then move into exact postcode follow-up, planning, schools, tools, and learning if this partial postcode still looks viable.
Median sold price in OL6, last 5 years
Strong sampleStrong sample. Based on 2,247 sales · Latest sale in data: 09 Feb 2026.
Connectivity
Gigabit 91.9%Gigabit availability is 91.9%, with median download at Unavailable and below-USO share at 0%. 4G strong-coverage share is 99.8%, with 5G at 90.8% in the current area-level summary.
Planning
No nearby matchesNo nearby planning rows matched Tameside in the current live coverage yet.
Schools
35 nearby school rowsThe leading exact postcode follow-up currently links 35 school rows for shortlist review.
Transport
1,819 mapped stopsTameside currently links 1,819 mapped transport stops, including 46 rail or metro stops. Use the linked exact postcode pages to check stop proximity more precisely inside OL6.
Local business
Score 100/100Tameside currently links 546 mapped local businesses across 8 tracked categories. Top amenity groups include 153 food and drink, 128 nightlife, 77 grocery. The current amenity availability signal scores 100/100.
Exact postcode follow-up
10 linked postcodesStart with OL6 9FN, Tameside and then work through the other 9 linked postcodes for exact due diligence.
Local business
OL6 uses the best-fit area rollup below for a first-pass amenity mix. Use the linked exact postcodes for nearby place checking.
Amenity availability
Convenience score 100/100
Basis: nearest matching geography. Local-business context uses the best-fit local-authority rollup for this partial postcode. Exact nearby places still belong on the linked exact postcode pages.
Amenity group
Food and drink
153 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by fast food (74), restaurant (47), cafe (32).
Amenity group
Nightlife
128 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by pub (124), bar (4).
Amenity group
Grocery
77 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by convenience (49), supermarket (24), bakery (4).
Amenity group
Personal services
63 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by hairdresser (44), beauty (19).
Exact postcode follow-up
Use these exact postcode pages to turn the partial postcode rollup into a shortlist you can pressure-test in more detail.
outcode match
OL6 9FN
OL6 9FN, Tameside
outcode match
OL6 9FJ
OL6 9FJ, Tameside
outcode match
OL6 8AX
OL6 8AX, Tameside
outcode match
OL6 8EZ
OL6 8EZ, Tameside
outcode match
OL6 6QE
OL6 6QE, Tameside
outcode match
OL6 9FR
OL6 9FR, Tameside
outcode match
OL6 9FH
OL6 9FH, Tameside
outcode match
OL6 9SX
OL6 9SX, Tameside
outcode match
OL6 8PE
OL6 8PE, Tameside
outcode match
OL6 9FS
OL6 9FS, Tameside
Nearby schools
Use the postcode snapshot to decide whether this place stays on your shortlist, then carry the same geography into the schools flow for side-by-side comparison.
Primary
Holden Clough Primary School
Primary option in OL6 8XN. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School
Primary option in OL6 7DU. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Hurst Knoll St James' Church of England Primary School
Primary option in OL6 8JS. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
School comparison
Compare nearby schools
Open side-by-side school comparison for OL6 9FN before you shortlist homes.
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Check planning again
Use the planning watch tool if you want a faster postcode scan alongside the flagship planning page.
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Check broadband and mobile
Use the broadband and mobile checker to pressure-test everyday connectivity around OL6.
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Check flood risk
Use the flood risk checker before you rule a postcode in or out.
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Read postcode and area guides
Browse practical articles that help you compare postcodes like OL6 with the rest of your move shortlist.
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Use viewing and offer planners
Open planners and templates like the viewing checklist, offer planning sheet, and before you move checklist while you assess OL6.
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