Wellington Road is in Ashton-Under-Lyne and in Tameside district. OL6 6DP is located in the St Peter's 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 Wellington Road, Ashton-under-lyne, OL6 6DP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL6 6DT, OL6 6DD, OL6 8NL, OL6 6DJ, OL6 8NF, OL6 8LN, OL6 7AQ, OL6 6JB, OL6 6JG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OL6 6DP is primarily male, with 68.7% of the population 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 | 35.6% | 31.3% | -4.3% | 51.0% | -19.7% |
| Male | 64.4% | 68.7% | 4.3% | 49.0% | 19.7% |
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 OL6 6DP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 60.7% 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 | 52.4% | 60.7% | 8.3% | 37.9% | 22.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 11.9% | 13.8% | 1.9% | 44.2% | -30.4% |
| Separated | 6% | 4.9% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Divorced | 25% | 17% | -8.0% | 9.1% | 7.9% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 3.6% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (63.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 22% | 30.8% | 8.8% | 48.4% | -17.6% |
| Good health | 39% | 33.1% | -5.9% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 22% | 21.8% | -0.2% | 12.7% | 9.1% |
| Bad health | 13% | 11.7% | -1.3% | 4.0% | 7.7% |
| Very bad health | 4% | 2.6% | -1.4% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
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.
In the area around OL6 6DP this area, 36% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 17.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 40.5% | 36% | -4.5% | 18.2% | 17.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.9% | 10.5% | -7.4% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.7% | 18.6% | 7.9% | 13.4% | 5.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 5.7% | 1.5% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6% | 8.1% | 2.1% | 16.9% | -8.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.3% | 17.4% | 3.1% | 33.8% | -16.4% |
| Other | 6.5% | 3.6% | -2.9% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Pakistani | 2.8% | 3% | 0.2% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 5.6% | 5.0% | 1.6% | 4.0% |
| Black African | 5.1% | 3.4% | -1.7% | 2.5% | 0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 85.9% | 79.1% | -6.8% | 81.4% | -2.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Other | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 72.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.7% | 72.8% | -11.9% | 83.2% | -10.4% |
| European Union | 6.8% | 14.7% | 7.9% | 6.1% | 8.6% |
| Africa | 5.6% | 3.4% | -2.2% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 9.1% | 6.3% | 5.6% | 3.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.7% | 72.6% | -12.1% | 83.2% | -10.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 12% | 12.0% | 9.8% | 2.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.6% | 9.4% | -0.2% | 2.9% | 6.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 4% | 2.6% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 3.4% | 1.7% | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.8% | 76.7% | -16.9% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 11.7% | 1.3% | 10.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| North Africa | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 22.6% | 13.5% | 9.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.1% | 37.2% | 10.9% |
| Christian | 36.4% | 46.2% | -9.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 10.6% | 6.5% | 4.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 3% | 6.0% | -3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wellington Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Ashton St Michael's 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 -20.3%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 97% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Independent Methodist Church Wellington Road, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2018-03-05 | £281,379 |
| 88 Wellington Road, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £171,680 | 2018-01-12 | £237,281 |
| Independent Methodist Church Wellington Road, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £121,000 | 2017-07-13 | £169,300 |
| 88 Wellington Road, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £88,000 | 2017-04-18 | £147,818 |
| 90 Wellington Road, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £15,250 | 1999-01-27 | £81,588 |
OL6 6DP area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 64 |
| Other | 51 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 37 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Education | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canon Johnson CofE Primary School Elgin Street , OL7 9DD | 2out of 4 | 377 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity CofE Primary School Kenyon Street , OL6 7DU | 3out of 4 | 445 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' Church of England Primary School Romney Street , OL6 9HU | - not rated | 637 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Heys Primary School Whiteacre Road , OL6 9NS | 3out of 4 | 851 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hurst Knoll St James' Church of England Primary School Ladbrooke Road , OL6 8JS | 3out of 4 | 997 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Academy Ashton Broadoak Road , OL6 8RF | 2out of 4 | 2,014 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Hill School Thompson Cross , Stamford Street SK15 1LX | 3out of 4 | 2,340 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Laurus Ryecroft Lumb Lane , Droylsden M43 7LJ | - not rated | 2,652 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Damian's RC Science College Lees Road , OL6 8BH | 4out of 4 | 2,679 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Catholic College Birch Lane , SK16 5AP | 3out of 4 | 2,783 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tameside College Beaufort Road , OL6 6NX | - not rated | 1,254 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton Sixth Form College Darnton Road , OL6 9RL | - not rated | 1,576 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester Alternative Provision 87 Blandford Street , Ashton Under Lyne ol6 7hw | - not rated | 542 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Safe Start Education 1,2 and 4 Henry Square Chambers , Ashton Under Lyne OL6 7ST | - not rated | 735 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Samuel Laycock School Broadoak Road , OL6 8RF | 2out of 4 | 2,071 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Works 4 U Summort (Norman Mackie & Associates Ltd) The Peacock , SK15 1EB | - not rated | 2,694 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tameside Pupil Referral Service Globe Lane , SK16 4UJ | 2out of 4 | 2,765 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Shaw Catering at Tameside One | TMBC Offices, Wellington Road | 149 yd | |
| KFC | Ashton Moss Leisure Park, Fold Way | 149 yd | |
| The Skate Station | Unit 1 And 2, Boodle Street | 173 yd | |
| Smash Pats | Smash Pats, 5 Market Avenue | 192 yd | |
| Market Grounds Coffee Bar | Kiosk K, Market Place | 193 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Of Orange | Prince Of Orange Public House, 109 Warrington Street | 40 yd | |
| Ashton-under-Lyne Cricket Bowling + Tennis Club | Ashton-under-Lyne Cricket Bowling + Tennis Club, Richmond Street | 149 yd | |
| Junction Inn | Junction Inn, 55 Turner Lane | 226 yd | |
| The Old Fire Station | The Old Fire Station, Wellington Road | 233 yd | |
| Beau Geste | Beau Geste, 162 Katherine Street | 237 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donnerism | Donnerism, 80 Wellington Road | 44 yd | |
| Funky Fries At Go Local Extra | Funky Fries At Go Local Extra, 80 Wellington Road | 44 yd | |
| James Convenience Retail | Bus Station, Wellington Road | 84 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 3a, 102 Wellington Road | 120 yd | |
| The Snack Station | The Snack Station, 30 Turner Lane | 174 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores | Aldi Stores Ltd, 109 Wellington Road | 270 yd | |
| Iceland | Iceland Frozen Foods, 33 Bow Street | 322 yd | |
| ASM Supermarket | ASM, 75 Oldham Road | 326 yd | |
| Krakow | Krakow, 199 Stamford Street Central | 525 yd | |
| Warsaw Superstore | Warsaw Superstore, 143 Stamford Street Central | 543 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Gym (Ashton Under Lyne) WELLINGTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 141 yd |
| International Gym & Hope Street Boxing JAMES HOWE MILL JAMES HOWE MILL LORD STREET | health and fitness suite | 233 yd |
| Active Ashton WATER STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 281 yd |
| Total Body Fitness Centre (Closed) Henrietta Trading Estate Henrietta Trading Estate Henrietta Street | health and fitness suite | 299 yd |
| Unicorn Ladies Fitness Centre (Ashton) (Closed) Old Street | health and fitness suite | 519 yd |
| King George V Playing Fields ORMONDE COURT | grass pitches | 664 yd |
| Crossfit Tameside (Closed) Wharf Parade Wharf Parade Lower Wharf Street | 713 yd | |
| Olympic Sport Gymnasium PORTLAND MILL PORTLAND MILL PORTLAND STREET SOUTH | health and fitness suite | 759 yd |
| The Heys Primary School WHITEACRE ROAD | grass pitches | 875 yd |
| Ashton Cricket Club Reyner Lane | grass pitches | 1,013 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 | 93.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 81.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 81.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 81.3% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 108 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.