Cravenwood is in Ashton-Under-Lyne and in Tameside district. OL6 8AX is located in the Ashton Hurst electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ashton-under-Lyne. This postcode has been in use since 2005-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cravenwood, Ashton-under-lyne, OL6 8AX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL6 8AY, OL6 9BB, OL6 9BE, OL6 9AT, OL6 9BA, OL6 9EU, OL6 9ET, OL6 8HT, OL6 9BD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OL6 8AX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.1% | 50.6% | -0.5% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 48.9% | 49.4% | 0.5% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 OL6 8AX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.2% 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 | 46.1% | 50.2% | 4.1% | 37.9% | 12.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.7% | 30.7% | -2.0% | 44.2% | -13.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 5.6% | 2.1% | -3.5% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 11.9% | 11.7% | -0.2% | 9.1% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 4.2% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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 | 55.3% | 49.4% | -5.9% | 48.4% | 1.0% |
| Good health | 24.6% | 31.1% | 6.5% | 33.6% | -2.5% |
| Fair health | 12% | 13.3% | 1.3% | 12.7% | 0.6% |
| Bad health | 7% | 5.3% | -1.7% | 4.0% | 1.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
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 22.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.2% | 20.4% | -10.8% | 18.2% | 2.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.7% | 14% | -2.7% | 9.6% | 4.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16% | 17.6% | 1.6% | 13.4% | 4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 3.6% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.8% | 19.4% | 5.6% | 16.9% | 2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.4% | 22.9% | 9.5% | 33.8% | -10.9% |
| Other | 7.1% | 2.2% | -4.9% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 2.1% | 1.8% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Pakistani | 3.2% | 3.3% | 0.1% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 2% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 90.6% | 88.1% | -2.5% | 81.4% | 6.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 87.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.7% | 87.8% | -3.9% | 83.2% | 4.6% |
| European Union | 4.8% | 5.5% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.4% | 5% | 2.6% | 5.6% | -0.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.7% | 87.8% | -3.9% | 83.2% | 4.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 6% | 4.4% | 9.8% | -3.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 3.2% | 1.9% | 2.9% | 0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 2.5% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 0.5% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.5% | 76.7% | -3.2% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 4% | 1.3% | 2.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| No passport held | 19% | 13.5% | 5.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.4% | 37.2% | 13.2% |
| Christian | 39.3% | 46.2% | -6.9% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 4.5% | 6.5% | -2.0% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cravenwood was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Ashton Hurst 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 -52.9%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 75% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37 Cravenwood, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £124,000 | 2025-08-21 | £123,275 |
| 31 Cravenwood, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2025-03-03 | £129,492 |
| 19 Cravenwood, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £242,000 | 2025-02-27 | £245,907 |
| 43 Cravenwood, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £127,500 | 2025-02-07 | £127,625 |
| 22 Cravenwood, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £237,000 | 2024-12-19 | £239,688 |
| Full-Time Employee | 89 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 28 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Unemployed | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosehill Methodist Primary Academy Rose Hill Road , OL6 8YG | 3out of 4 | 125 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's RC Primary School St Christopher's Road , OL6 9DP | 4out of 4 | 639 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Inspire Academy Mossley Road , Ashton Under Lyne OL6 9RU | 3out of 4 | 672 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arlies Primary School Broadhill Road , SK15 1HQ | 3out of 4 | 991 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holden Clough Community Primary School St. Albans Avenue , OL6 8XN | 2out of 4 | 1,343 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Damian's RC Science College Lees Road , OL6 8BH | 4out of 4 | 1,048 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Academy Ashton Broadoak Road , OL6 8RF | 2out of 4 | 1,110 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Hill School Thompson Cross , Stamford Street SK15 1LX | 3out of 4 | 1,967 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Copley Academy Huddersfield Road , SK15 3RR | 1out of 4 | 2,882 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mossley Hollins High School Huddersfield Road , Mossley OL5 9DP | 4out of 4 | 3,535 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashton Sixth Form College Darnton Road , OL6 9RL | - not rated | 1,407 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tameside College Beaufort Road , OL6 6NX | - not rated | 2,024 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samuel Laycock School Broadoak Road , OL6 8RF | 2out of 4 | 1,122 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Works 4 U Summort (Norman Mackie & Associates Ltd) The Peacock , SK15 1EB | - not rated | 1,538 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawrence House The Coach House , Dean Terrace OL6 8AJ | - not rated | 2,655 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Trinity School Birbeck Street , Off High Street SK15 1SH | - not rated | 2,734 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greater Manchester Alternative Provision 87 Blandford Street , Ashton Under Lyne ol6 7hw | - not rated | 3,095 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amaani | Amaani, 77 Lees Road | 924 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heroes Of Waterloo | Heroes Of Waterloo Hotel, 3 Mossley Road | 551 yd | |
| Junction Inn | Junction Inn Public House, Mossley Road | 587 yd | |
| Ashton-Under-Lyne Golf Club | Ashton Golf Club, Gorsey Way | 623 yd | |
| The Lord Nelson | Lord Nelson Inn, Nook Lane | 727 yd | |
| Ego Ashton-under-Lyne | Ego Ashton-under-Lyne, Mossley Road | 881 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royale Tandoori and Fried Chicken | Royale Tandoori and Fried Chicken, 19 Nook Lane | 900 yd | |
| Tracey's | Tracey's, 173 Queens Road | 948 yd | |
| Tai Hing | Tai Hing, 163 Queens Road | 957 yd | |
| Hurst Cross Tandoori | Hurst Cross Tandoori, 167 Queens Road | 964 yd | |
| Pizza Time | Pizza Time, 185 Kings Road | 973 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Superstore | Asda Stores Limited, 102 Queens Road | 861 yd | |
| Premier Hurst Cross | Late Shop Food Store, 187 Kings Road | 960 yd | |
| Bargain World | Bargain World, 161 Kings Road | 1,042 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rosehill Methodist Community Primary School ROSE HILL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 68 yd |
| Rosehill Tennis Club ROSEHILL TENNIS CLUB ROSEHILL TENNIS CLUB GORSEY LANE | tennis courts | 204 yd |
| Stalybridge Celtic Juniors Football Club STALYBRIDGE JUNIOR SOCCER CENTRE STALYBRIDGE JUNIOR SOCCER CENTRE MOSSLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 508 yd |
| Ashton-Under-Lyne Golf Club Gorsey Way | golf | 620 yd |
| Palace Road Playing Fields PALACE ROAD | grass pitches | 879 yd |
| Samuel Laycock School (Closed) Mereside | 891 yd | |
| New Charter Academy (Silver Sprints Campus) (Closed) Mossley Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 892 yd |
| New Charter Academy (Greenhurst Campus) (Closed) Greenhurst Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 911 yd |
| Surrey Street (Ashton United Fc) SURREY STREET | grass pitches | 950 yd |
| Cedar Park (Closed) Queens Road | grass pitches | 1,076 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 | 72.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 72.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 72.7% |
| 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 | 78.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 144.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.