Side-by-side comparison of OL16 Rochdale and OL6 Ashton-under-lyne covering house prices, crime, schools, broadband, council tax, green space and energy performance.
OL16 is the more affordable option at £182,000 median vs £189,460 in OL6. OL6 has lower recorded crime (9 vs 14 offences over 13 months). Both areas have comparable broadband quality.
| Metric | OL16 Rochdale | OL6 Ashton-under-lyne |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £182,000 | £189,460 |
| Band D Council Tax | £2,601 | £2,447 |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 14 | 9 |
| Outstanding Schools | — | 1.0 |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 77.6 | 82.9 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 97.9 | 95.5 |
| EPC Median Score | 70.0 | 69.0 |
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData.
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData. EPC: DLUHC Energy Performance of Buildings Register.