Side-by-side comparison of OL6 Ashton-under-lyne and OL9 Oldham covering house prices, crime, schools, broadband, council tax, green space and energy performance.
OL9 is the more affordable option at £185,250 median vs £189,460 in OL6. OL6 has lower recorded crime (9 vs 10 offences over 13 months). Both areas have comparable broadband quality.
| Metric | OL6 Ashton-under-lyne | OL9 Oldham |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £189,460 | £185,250 |
| Band D Council Tax | £2,447 | £2,602 |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 9 | 10 |
| Outstanding Schools | 1.0 | 2.0 |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 82.9 | 92.2 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 95.5 | 98.2 |
| EPC Median Score | 69.0 | 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.