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Queens Road is in Ashton-Under-Lyne and in Tameside district. OL6 8EL is located in the Ashton St Michael'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 Queens Road, Ashton-under-lyne, OL6 8EL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: OL6 9SR, OL6 9SH, OL6 9QF, OL6 8EB, OL6 9SU, OL6 9QL, OL6 9JG, OL6 8EJ, OL6 9QN.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OL6 8EL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.6% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female53%52.6%-0.4% 51.0% 1.6%
Male47%47.4%0.4% 49.0% -1.6%

Partnership Status

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 8EL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.9% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single38.3%43.9%5.6% 37.9% 6.0%
Married: Opposite sex44.9%38.3%-6.6% 44.2% -5.9%
Married: Same sex0%0.3%0.3% 0.3% 0.0%
Separated4.2%2.8%-1.4% 2.2% 0.6%
Divorced9.4%6.9%-2.5% 9.1% -2.2%
Widowed3.1%7.8%4.7% 6.1% 1.7%

Health

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health48.5%43%-5.5% 48.4% -5.4%
Good health30.3%35.3%5.0% 33.6% 1.7%
Fair health14.1%14.8%0.7% 12.7% 2.1%
Bad health6.3%5.4%-0.9% 4.0% 1.4%
Very bad health0.8%1.5%0.7% 1.2% 0.3%

Education and Qualifications

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 8EL this area, 29% 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 20.6%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications26.5%29%2.5% 18.2% 10.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 17.4%11.2%-6.2% 9.6% 1.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels21.3%14%-7.3% 13.4% 0.6%
Apprenticeship0.7%5%4.3% 5.3% -0.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels9.1%16.2%7.1% 16.9% -0.7%
Degree or Similar16%20.6%4.6% 33.8% -13.2%
Other9.1%4%-5.1% 2.8% 1.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 48.4% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi4.5%5.2%0.7% 1.1% 4.1%
Indian10.4%10.9%0.5% 3.1% 7.8%
Pakistani12.9%20.2%7.3% 2.7% 17.5%
Other Asian4.3%2.7%-1.6% 1.6% 1.1%
Black African1%8.4%7.4% 2.5% 5.9%
Black Caribbean0.8%0.5%-0.3% 1.0% -0.5%
Mixed White and Asian1.8%0.7%-1.1% 0.8% -0.1%
Mixed White and African2.5%0%-2.5% 0.4% -0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean0%0.2%0.2% 0.9% -0.7%
Mixed Other0%0.5%0.5% 0.8% -0.3%
White60.1%48.4%-11.7% 81.4% -33.0%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller0.3%0%-0.3% 0.1% -0.1%
Arab0%1.2%1.2% 0.6% 0.6%
Other1.5%1%-0.5% 1.6% -0.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 70.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom79.3%70.1%-9.2% 83.2% -13.1%
European Union3.3%4.7%1.4% 6.1% -1.4%
Rest of Europe0.3%0.2%-0.1% 0.8% -0.6%
Africa3%6.4%3.4% 2.7% 3.7%
Middle East and Asia13.4%18.5%5.1% 5.6% 12.9%
The Americas and the Caribbean0.8%0%-0.8% 1.3% -1.3%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK79.3%70.5%-8.8% 83.2% -12.7%
10+ Years1%20.8%19.8% 9.8% 11.0%
5-10 Years6.6%3%-3.6% 2.9% 0.1%
2-5 Years3.5%4.5%1.0% 2.2% 2.3%
Less than 2 years9.6%1.2%-8.4% 1.9% -0.7%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom73.1% 76.7% -3.6%
Portugal3.5% 0.5% 3.0%
Spain0.7% 0.4% 0.3%
Poland1.2% 1.3% -0.1%
North Africa0.7% 0.1% 0.6%
Central and Western Africa1% 0.3% 0.7%
South and Eastern Africa1% 0.2% 0.8%
Southern Asia2.7% 1.2% 1.5%
No passport held16% 13.5% 2.5%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion25.1% 37.2% -12.1%
Christian36.7% 46.2% -9.5%
Hindu8.6% 1.7% 6.9%
Muslim26.8% 6.5% 20.3%
Not answered2.7% 6.0% -3.3%

Safety

Is Queens Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Queens Road 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 remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.9%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£38,200
Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in OL6 8EL, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Queens Road are based on 97 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Tameside.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Queens Road, Ashton-under-lyne, OL6 8EL

Estimated Average Property Prices for OL6 8EL

Average Price
£154,370
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
£154,370
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Queens Road

Average Price
£155,123
Semi-Detached
£199,723
Terraced
£145,483
Detached
£188,574
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
£246,135

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Queens Road

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
118 Queens Road, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester
Terraced, an established residential building
£140,0002024-12-11 £144,222
106 Queens Road, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester
Terraced, an established residential building
£130,0002023-09-08 £140,823
104 Queens Road, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester
Terraced, an established residential building
£185,0002022-10-07 £196,697
108 Queens Road, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester
Terraced, an established residential building
£95,0002019-08-16 £142,630
108 Queens Road, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester
Terraced, an established residential building
£84,0002016-12-16 £142,787
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for OL6 8EL

Employment

The percentage of student residents living in OL6 8EL area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee108
Retired60
Part-Time Employee36
Student (economically inactive)24
Long-Term Sick or disabled23
Looking after home or family20
Self-Employed15
Unemployed14
Full-Time Student (with or without job)11
Other8

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles28
Manufacturing27
Human health and social work activities25
Transport and storage10
Administrative and support service activities9
Accommodation and food service activities7
Professional, scientific and technical activities7
Financial and insurance activities6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security5
Construction5
Real estate activities4
Education4
Information and communication3
Other2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities2

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Whiteacre Nursery School
Romney Street , OL6 9HU
- not rated 956 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Wilshaw Nursery School
Store Street , OL7 9QA
- not rated 1,941 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Trafalgar Nursery School
John Street East , OL7 0NH
- not rated 3,004 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Hollins Nursery School
Hollins Lane , Micklehurst OL5 9DP
- not rated 4,004 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Not applicable More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Hurst Infant School
Alderley Street , OL6 8EW
- not rated 206 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Our Lady of Mount Carmel RC Primary School, Ashton-under-Lyne
Holden Street , OL6 9JJ
3out of 4 620 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Hurst Knoll St James' Church of England Primary School
Ladbrooke Road , OL6 8JS
3out of 4 626 yd Voluntary controlled school No Mixed More About School
Inspire Academy
Mossley Road , Ashton Under Lyne OL6 9RU
3out of 4 644 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
St Mary's RC Primary School
Holden Street , OL6 9JJ
- not rated 658 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Stamford High School
Mossley Road , OL6 9SD
- not rated 409 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Great Academy Ashton
Broadoak Road , OL6 8RF
- not rated 1,104 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Hartshead Sports College
Greenhurst Road , OL6 9DX
- not rated 1,253 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
West Hill School
Thompson Cross , Stamford Street SK15 1LX
- not rated 1,485 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Boys More About School
West Hill School
Thompson Cross , Stamford Street SK15 1LX
3out of 4 1,485 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Boys More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Ashton Sixth Form College
Darnton Road , OL6 9RL
- not rated 570 yd Academy 16-19 converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Ashton Sixth Form College
Darnton Road , OL6 9RL
- not rated 570 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Tameside College
Beaufort Road , OL6 6NX
- not rated 1,082 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Hyde-Clarendon College
Clarendon Road , SK14 2JZ
- not rated 4,865 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Tameside Hospital School
Tameside General Hospital , Ward 105 OL6 9RW
- not rated 716 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Samuel Laycock School
Broadoak Road , OL6 8RF
- not rated 1,161 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Samuel Laycock School
Broadoak Road , OL6 8RF
- not rated 1,172 yd Academy special sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Works 4 U Support Services (Norman Mackie & Associates Ltd)
The Peacock , SK15 1EB
- not rated 1,440 yd Special post 16 institution Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Grafton House Preparatory School
1 Warrington Street , OL6 6XB
- not rated 1,645 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Jade GardenJade Garden, 4 Old Cross Street628 yd
The Fun Depot7 Albion Trading Estate, Mossley Road694 yd
Jump DepotUnit 1b Albion Trading Estate, Mossley Road733 yd
Shree Bharatiya MandalShree Bharatiya Mandal Indian Association, 103 Union Road746 yd
Costa Coffee At Tameside General HospitalTameside General Hospital, Fountain Street823 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
New InnNew Inn, Mossley Road409 yd
Miners ArmsMiners Arms, 147 Mossley Road452 yd
Hare And HoundsHare And Hounds, 238 Kings Road489 yd
The Royal OakRoyal Oak Hotel, 23 Nook Lane536 yd
Ashton United Football Club LtdFootball Ground, Surrey Street548 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Hurst Cross TandooriHurst Cross Tandoori, 167 Queens Road208 yd
Tai HingTai Hing, 163 Queens Road328 yd
Tracey'sTracey's, 173 Queens Road359 yd
Welcome Fish & ChipsWelcome Fish & Chips, 8 Russell Street416 yd
Paulas PantryPaulas Pantry, 178 Whiteacre Road459 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Asda SuperstoreAsda Stores Limited, 102 Queens Road380 yd
Bargain WorldBargain World, 161 Kings Road487 yd
Premier Hurst CrossLate Shop Food Store, 187 Kings Road497 yd
TescoTesco Express, Mossley Road628 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Palace Road Playing Fields
PALACE ROAD
grass pitches208 yd
Cedar Park (Closed)
Queens Road
grass pitches250 yd
New Charter Academy (Silver Sprints Campus) (Closed)
Mossley Road
grass pitches, health and fitness suite409 yd
Surrey Street (Ashton United Fc)
SURREY STREET
grass pitches547 yd
Ashton-Under-Lyne Sixth Form College
DARNTON ROAD
artificial grass pitch, grass pitches565 yd
Small Shaw Lane Playing Fields South
SMALLSHAW LANE
grass pitches739 yd
The Heys Primary School
WHITEACRE ROAD
grass pitches762 yd
Samuel Laycock School (Closed)
Mereside
866 yd
King George V Playing Fields
ORMONDE COURT
grass pitches899 yd
Smallshaw Lane Playing Fields North
HEGINBOTTOM CRESCENT
grass pitches959 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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 94.1%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 94.1%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband 94.1%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed76.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed68.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed100 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed100 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed16.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.