Smallshaw Fold Waterloo, Tameside
7 addresses across 2 postcodes (OL6), about 50 m long. USRN 39306021.
- Sales: 5 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £239,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 3 homes have an energy certificate (C: 2, D: 1).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Tameside costs £2,447 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Ashton-Under-Lyne, about 900 m (0.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 490 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 13.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 125 to 127 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 7 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Waterloo Medical Centre, about 550 m (0.3 miles) away, with 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 290 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 92% of households owned their home and 34% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £239,000 | £239,000 | £239,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £182,000 | £182,000 | £182,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £175,000 | £175,000 | £175,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £182,500 | £182,500 | £182,500 |
| 1998 | 1 | £52,500 | £52,500 | £52,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Jun 2025 | 12 OL6 8YQ | Terraced | £239,000 | Leasehold. |
| 16 Jun 2022 | 8 OL6 8YQ | Terraced | £182,000 | Leasehold. |
| 8 Oct 2010 | 12 OL6 8YQ | Terraced | £175,000 | Leasehold. |
| 19 Nov 2004 | 2 OL6 8YQ | Terraced | £182,500 | |
| 2 Nov 1998 | 10 OL6 8YQ | Semi-detached | £52,500 | Leasehold. |
Energy performance certificates
3 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 92 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (1); House, end-terrace (1); House, semi-detached (1). Built: 1991-1995 (1); 1996-2002 (1); before 1900 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (3).
Council tax
What each band costs in Tameside in 2026-27: Band D £2,447 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,631 | £1,903 | £2,175 | £2,447 | £2,991 | £3,535 | £4,079 | £4,894 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (52% of about 640 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Woodman Inn 338 Oldham Road: up to 5 homes, permissioned (410 m (0.3 miles))
- Land & garages rear of 61-67 Northumberland Avenue, 61-67 Northumberland Avenue, Ashton-under-Lyne: up to 8 homes, not permissioned (490 m (0.3 miles))
- Union Street Car Park, Union Street, Ashton-under-Lyne: up to 76 homes, not permissioned (890 m (0.6 miles))
- Land between & to the rear of 24-26 Cedar Street, 24-26 Cedar Street, Ashton-under-Lyne: up to 9 homes, not permissioned (920 m (0.6 miles))
- Independent Methodist Church , Independent Methodist Church, Wellington Road, Ashton-unde-Lyne, OL6 6DP: up to 12 homes, not permissioned (930 m (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 7 addresses are between 125 m and 127 m above sea level (126 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OL6 8QH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| OL6 8YQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Ashton-Under-Lyne 180,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 900 m (0.6 miles) |
| Stalybridge 840,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) | |
| Guide Bridge 268,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3 km (1.9 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Ashton-under-Lyne (Manchester Metrolink) | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Ashton West (Manchester Metrolink) | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 15 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 64 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Gambrel Bank Road Smallshaw | 170 m |
| Bus or coach station | Ashton-under-Lyne Interchange | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Car parks | CarParkingashton-under-Lyne | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Gridserve Charging Station | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 20.7 km (13 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Waterloo Medical Centre | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 10 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Waterloo Pharmacy | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Oldham Road (Dental Surgery) | 600 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Tameside General Hospital | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Police station | Lancashire Police - Broadoak Police Post | 190 m |
| Cash machines | 6 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food The Grotton, Grotton | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.8 ha | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,880 m² | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4.3 ha | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,210 m² | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 4.3 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Stamford Park, Stalybridge, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south-east. 4 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Stamford Park, Stalybridge | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Timperley Clough | Valley | 490 m (0.3 miles) north |
| Downshaw Clough | Valley | 560 m (0.3 miles) north-west |
| Holden Clough | Valley | 1 km (0.6 miles) north |
| Boodle Wood | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-west |
| Wester Hill | Hill | 1.6 km (1 mile) north |
| Knott Hill Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 13.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.6 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 6 | 7 |
1 of the street's 7 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Tameside: see them on the Tameside page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Academy Broadoak | Primary | 3–11 | 490 m (0.3 miles) | Report card (Feb 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Canon Johnson CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 630 m (0.4 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Waterloo Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 630 m (0.4 miles) | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Canon Burrows CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 660 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Hurst Knoll St James' Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 750 m (0.5 miles) | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St James' Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Our Lady of Mount Carmel RC Primary School, Ashton-under-Lyne Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Report card (Jul 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Dixons Ashton Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| The Heys Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Holy Trinity CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Holden Clough Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (Mar 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Christopher's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Dec 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Go Local Extra - Deepaks OL7 9QX | Retailers - other | 230 m | 5 Very good | 30 Jan 2024 |
| Wilshaw House OL7 9RJ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 250 m | 5 Very good | 19 Aug 2026 |
| Lams Fish & Chips OL6 8QE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 270 m | 5 Very good | 21 Aug 2025 |
| Bean And Bun OL6 8QE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 270 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 3 Nov 2025 |
| Broadoak Local And Post Office OL6 8QE | Retailers - other | 280 m | 4 Good | 22 Jan 2024 |
| Chilli Pickle OL6 8PN | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 300 m | 4 Good | 29 Sep 2025 |
| Charlies Friendly Store OL6 8PN | Retailers - other | 310 m | 4 Good | 14 Sep 2026 |
| Firbank House Residential Care Home OL6 8PN | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 370 m | 4 Good | 15 Sep 2026 |
| Waterloo & Taunton Conservative Club OL7 9PS | Pub/bar/nightclub | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Waterloo Community Pantry OL7 9AZ | Other catering premises | 490 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Kitchen OL7 9AZ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 29 Sep 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
No crimes recorded at anonymised points within 250 m in this period (metropolitan).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 13% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 92% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 60% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 7% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 53% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 36% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | under 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 29% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 56% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 3% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 5% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 8% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 70% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 4% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 34% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 18% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 12% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 96% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 3 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Lyndhurst Avenue · Everest Avenue · Green Lane · Spring Bank Avenue · Waterloo Road · Tensing Avenue · Hillary Avenue · Hunt Avenue · Wenlock Avenue · Wood Lane · Vicarage Road · Mallory Avenue
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.