Ashton-under-Lyne · OL6

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OL6 (Ashton-under-Lyne) in a nutshell

OL6 covers Ashton-under-Lyne, in Oldham and Tameside. Give your full postcode when you ask for quotes, so the pro can confirm they cover your street.

Local tips for OL6

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Two councils in one district

OL6 is split between Oldham and Tameside. Some councils run their own landlord licensing, so check which one your home is in.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) local authority
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Give your full postcode

OL6 stretches across Alexandra, Ashton Hurst, Ashton St Michael's and more, so give your full postcode, not just 'OL6', when you ask for quotes.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) wards
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Mostly mains gas round here

Most homes in Ashton-under-Lyne run on mains gas, so a standard boiler-and-hob check is what most people need.

Where's this from?ONS Census 2021, Ashton-under-Lyne: 80.0% mains gas only
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England landlord rules: quick version

  • Every year: a check by a Gas Safe registered engineer.
  • Within 28 days: give your tenants a copy (new tenants get it before they move in).
  • Keep it: hang on to records for at least 2 years.

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Frequently asked questions

Which areas does OL6 cover?

OL6 (Ashton-under-Lyne) includes the wards of Alexandra, Ashton Hurst, Ashton St Michael's, Ashton Waterloo, Audenshaw, Mossley, St Peter's (ONS Postcode Directory via postcodes.io).

Which postcode districts are next to OL6?

Neighbouring districts include OL7 (Ashton-under-Lyne), SK16 (Dukinfield), SK15 (Stalybridge), OL4 (Austerlands), OL8 (Bardsley) (ONS Postcode Directory via Doogal). A pro covering OL6 may well cover these too, so it's worth asking.

How many homes are in OL6?

About 12,320 households and 28,681 residents at the 2011 Census, across 898 active postcodes (Doogal / ONS Postcode Directory).

Which council area is OL6 in?

OL6 sits in Oldham, Tameside (postcodes.io). Parliamentary constituency: Ashton-under-Lyne, Oldham East and Saddleworth, Stalybridge and Hyde.

📊 The numbers behind this page
Postcode district
OL6 1
Areas covered
Ashton-under-Lyne 2
Active postcodes
898 3
Households (2011 Census, via Doogal)
12,320 2
Population (2011 Census, via Doogal)
28,681 2
Electoral wards
Alexandra, Ashton Hurst, Ashton St Michael's, Ashton Waterloo, Audenshaw, Mossley, St Peter's 4
Parliamentary constituencies
Ashton-under-Lyne, Oldham East and Saddleworth, Stalybridge and Hyde 4
Local authority
Oldham, Tameside 4
Households heated by mains gas only (Ashton-under-Lyne built-up area)
80.0% 5
  1. ONS Postcode Directory
  2. Doogal
  3. Doogal / ONSPD
  4. postcodes.io
  5. ONS Census 2021

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