Ashton Road East is in Failsworth, Manchester and in Oldham district. M35 9HH is located in the Failsworth East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ashton-under-Lyne. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ashton Road East, Failsworth, Manchester, M35 9HH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M35 9HJ, M35 9HF, M35 9WD, M35 9LX, M35 9HS, M35 9JE, M35 9HD, M35 9AH, M35 9WE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding M35 9HH has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.6% | 49.6% | -1.0% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 49.4% | 50.4% | 1.0% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around M35 9HH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.8% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 34.7% | 46.8% | 12.1% | 37.9% | 8.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.5% | 32.3% | -13.2% | 44.2% | -11.9% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 5.6% | 1.5% | -4.1% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 6.1% | 11.4% | 5.3% | 9.1% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 8% | 7% | -1.0% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 52.2% | 46.9% | -5.3% | 48.4% | -1.5% |
| Good health | 29.7% | 32.2% | 2.5% | 33.6% | -1.4% |
| Fair health | 13.3% | 15.9% | 2.6% | 12.7% | 3.2% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 3.3% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.3% | 21% | -5.3% | 18.2% | 2.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.1% | 10.5% | -10.6% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.1% | 11% | -3.1% | 13.4% | -2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 8% | 3.3% | 5.3% | 2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.1% | 21.5% | 8.4% | 16.9% | 4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.4% | 24.5% | 7.1% | 33.8% | -9.3% |
| Other | 3.3% | 3.5% | 0.2% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.4% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 95.2% | 93.4% | -1.8% | 81.4% | 12.0% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 96.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96% | 96.7% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 13.5% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 2.5% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 0.4% | -1.6% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94% | 96.7% | 2.7% | 83.2% | 13.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 9.8% | -6.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 0% | -3.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.1% | 76.7% | 9.4% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| No passport held | 11.5% | 13.5% | -2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.6% | 37.2% | -4.6% |
| Christian | 57.9% | 46.2% | 11.7% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.8% | 6.5% | -5.7% |
| Not answered | 8.3% | 6.0% | 2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ashton Road East was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Failsworth East average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -31.3%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 67% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 293 Ashton Road East, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2025-05-02 | £183,996 |
| 279 Ashton Road East, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2024-09-16 | £207,306 |
| 307 Ashton Road East, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2024-07-05 | £227,338 |
| 281 Ashton Road East, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £123,400 | 2023-07-03 | £142,604 |
| 323 Ashton Road East, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2021-09-23 | £206,921 |
| Full-Time Employee | 85 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's Church of England Primary School St Johns C of E Primary School, James Street , Failsworth M35 9PY | 1out of 4 | 605 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Higher Failsworth Primary School Stansfield Road , Failsworth M35 9EA | 3out of 4 | 762 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodhouses Voluntary Primary School Ashton Road , Woodhouses M35 9WL | 3out of 4 | 855 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family RC Primary School Lime Green Road , Limehurst Village OL8 3NG | 2out of 4 | 1,286 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's RC Primary School Clive Road , Failsworth M35 0NW | 3out of 4 | 1,340 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Academy Failsworth Brierley Avenue , Failsworth M35 9HA | 2out of 4 | 441 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Oldham Hollins Road , OL8 4JZ | 1out of 4 | 1,974 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Laurus Ryecroft Lumb Lane , Droylsden M43 7LJ | - not rated | 2,091 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's RC High School Nuthurst Road , Moston M40 0EW | - not rated | 2,684 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hathershaw College Bellfield Avenue , Hathershaw OL8 3EP | 3out of 4 | 2,739 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oldham Sixth Form College Union Street West , OL8 1XU | - not rated | 3,964 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oldham College Rochdale Road , OL9 6AA | - not rated | 4,367 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tameside College Beaufort Road , OL6 6NX | - not rated | 5,170 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Connell Coop College 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 5,201 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton Sixth Form College Darnton Road , OL6 9RL | - not rated | 5,285 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Bridge School Roman Road , Hollinwood OL8 3PH | 4out of 4 | 699 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Teenage Works Failsworth , Partington Street M35 9RD | - not rated | 872 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| SMS Changing lives School Ferranti House , Wickentree Lane M35 9AY | - not rated | 1,071 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Brook Academy Dean Street , Failsworth M35 0DQ | 2out of 4 | 1,890 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldham Hulme Grammar School Chamber Road , OL8 4BX | - not rated | 2,848 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flames Smoke House Ltd | Failsworth Sports Centre, Brierley Avenue | 406 yd | |
| Marrianne's Cafe | Charles Morris House, Gildenhall | 477 yd | |
| Brunch & Lunch | 7 Westminster Road | 514 yd | |
| StrEat | Street Bridge Inn, 230 Roman Road | 677 yd | |
| Limehurst Lions Rugby Club | Hollinwood Cricket Club, Lime Lane | 875 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willow Tavern (Failsworth) Ltd | 278 Ashton Road East | 122 yd | |
| Cotton Tree Inn | 96 Ashton Road East | 645 yd | |
| Streetbridge Inn | 230 Roman Road | 677 yd | |
| Woodhouse Gardens Inn | 48 Medlock Road | 726 yd | |
| Woodhouses Cricket Club | Woodhouses Cricket Club, Medlock Road | 726 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The New Willow | 218 Ashton Road East | 393 yd | |
| Wing Hing | 58-60 Westminster Road | 514 yd | |
| Ming Yip | 36 Roman Road | 688 yd | |
| Village Chippy Limited | 47 Ashton Road East | 899 yd | |
| Jimmy's Chinese Take Away | 32 Partington Street | 927 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Daily | 650-652 Oldham Road | 974 yd | |
| Tesco Extra | Tesco, Ashton Road West | 1,050 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Failsworth Macedonia Cricket Club HOLME PARK WAY | grass pitches | 178 yd |
| Co-Op Academy Failsworth BRIERLEY AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 405 yd |
| Oldham Sport For All Centre OLDHAM SPORTS FOR ALL CENTRE OLDHAM SPORTS FOR ALL CENTRE ROMAN ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 520 yd |
| Failsworth Sports Centre FAILSWORTH SPORTS CENTRE FAILSWORTH SPORTS CENTRE BRIERLEY AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 565 yd |
| St John'S Church Of England Primary School JAMES STREET | grass pitches | 709 yd |
| 7Th Manchester Scout Hut Scout Hut Scout Hut ASHTON ROAD EAST | 724 yd | |
| Higher Memorial Park GRAFTON STREET | tennis courts | 808 yd |
| Mabel Road NORMAN STREET | grass pitches | 825 yd |
| Higher Failsworth Primary School STANSFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 856 yd |
| Hollinwood Sports Club LIME LANE | grass pitches | 872 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 67 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 85 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.