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Mackeson Drive is in Ashton-Under-Lyne and in Tameside district. OL6 8EP 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 2015-06-01.

StreetScan combines information about Mackeson Drive, Ashton-under-lyne, OL6 8EP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: OL6 8EF, OL6 8ED, OL6 8EH, OL6 9RQ, OL6 8EJ, OL6 9RY, OL6 8EB, OL6 9RH, OL6 8EQ.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OL6 8EP is primarily male, with 53.2% 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).

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female50.3%46.8%-3.5% 51.0% -4.2%
Male49.7%53.2%3.5% 49.0% 4.2%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single27.5%36.7%9.2% 37.9% -1.2%
Married: Opposite sex58%47.8%-10.2% 44.2% 3.6%
Married: Same sex0%1.5%1.5% 0.3% 1.2%
Separated0.8%1%0.2% 2.2% -1.2%
Divorced8.2%8.6%0.4% 9.1% -0.5%
Widowed5.5%4.4%-1.1% 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 health45.3%51.6%6.3% 48.4% 3.2%
Good health34.7%33.3%-1.4% 33.6% -0.3%
Fair health14.1%10.7%-3.4% 12.7% -2.0%
Bad health4.4%4%-0.4% 4.0% 0.0%
Very bad health1.6%0.4%-1.2% 1.2% -0.8%

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications25.1%18.4%-6.7% 18.2% 0.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 16.5%9.1%-7.4% 9.6% -0.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels16.9%16.7%-0.2% 13.4% 3.3%
Apprenticeship5.9%7.9%2.0% 5.3% 2.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels6.7%17.4%10.7% 16.9% 0.5%
Degree or Similar22.7%28.5%5.8% 33.8% -5.3%
Other6.3%2%-4.3% 2.8% -0.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.6% 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)
Bangladeshi0.9%1.1%0.2% 1.1% 0.0%
Chinese0%0.2%0.2% 0.7% -0.5%
Indian5%9%4.0% 3.1% 5.9%
Pakistani7.8%5.8%-2.0% 2.7% 3.1%
Other Asian5%2.4%-2.6% 1.6% 0.8%
Black African0%2.4%2.4% 2.5% -0.1%
Black Caribbean0.9%0.2%-0.7% 1.0% -0.8%
Other Black0%0.2%0.2% 0.5% -0.3%
Mixed White and Asian0%2.1%2.1% 0.8% 1.3%
Mixed White and Caribbean0.6%0.7%0.1% 0.9% -0.2%
Mixed Other0%0.7%0.7% 0.8% -0.1%
White79.1%74.6%-4.5% 81.4% -6.8%
Other0.6%0.6%0.0% 1.6% -1.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 83.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom85.9%83.3%-2.6% 83.2% 0.1%
European Union2.8%4.7%1.9% 6.1% -1.4%
Rest of Europe0.3%0.8%0.5% 0.8% 0.0%
Africa0.9%3.4%2.5% 2.7% 0.7%
Middle East and Asia10%7.7%-2.3% 5.6% 2.1%
Oceania0%0.2%0.2% 0.3% -0.1%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK84.1%83.3%-0.8% 83.2% 0.1%
10+ Years2.5%12.2%9.7% 9.8% 2.4%
5-10 Years2.5%3.2%0.7% 2.9% 0.3%
2-5 Years4.7%0.6%-4.1% 2.2% -1.6%
Less than 2 years6.3%0.8%-5.5% 1.9% -1.1%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom79.8% 76.7% 3.1%
Italy0.2% 0.6% -0.4%
Lithuania0.4% 0.3% 0.1%
Poland5.5% 1.3% 4.2%
Other EU countries1.3% 1.5% -0.2%
Central and Western Africa1.7% 0.3% 1.4%
Southern Asia1.7% 1.2% 0.5%
South-East Asia0.2% 0.2% 0.0%
No passport held9.2% 13.5% -4.3%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion33.1% 37.2% -4.1%
Christian47.4% 46.2% 1.2%
Buddhist0.2% 0.5% -0.3%
Hindu7.9% 1.7% 6.2%
Muslim7.5% 6.5% 1.0%
Other religion0.4% 0.6% -0.2%
Not answered3.6% 6.0% -2.4%

Safety

Is Mackeson Drive Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mackeson Drive 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.



🔎 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. 73% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£38,500
Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in OL6 8EP, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Mackeson Drive are based on 34 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 Mackeson Drive, Ashton-under-lyne, OL6 8EP

Estimated Average Property Prices for OL6 8EP

Average Price
£249,527
Semi-Detached
£236,570
Terraced
no sales
Detached
£269,551
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Mackeson Drive

Average Price
£251,089
Semi-Detached
£237,686
Terraced
no sales
Detached
£272,741
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Mackeson DriveStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
31 Mackeson Drive, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester
Detached, an established residential building
£330,0002025-03-07 £342,447
18 Mackeson Drive, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£235,0002023-07-14 £256,300
22 Mackeson Drive, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£212,0002022-05-16 £241,310
23 Mackeson Drive, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester
Detached, an established residential building
£280,0002022-04-29 £317,590
22 Mackeson Drive, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£160,0002020-10-23 £219,549
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for OL6 8EP

Employment

OL6 8EP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee196
Retired65
Part-Time Employee48
Self-Employed42
Student (economically inactive)16
Looking after home or family14
Other11
Long-Term Sick or disabled11
Unemployed4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)0

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities33
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles27
Manufacturing17
Education14
Transport and storage12
Other11
Construction8
Administrative and support service activities7
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security7
Financial and insurance activities5
Professional, scientific and technical activities4
Information and communication3
Accommodation and food service activities3
Real estate activities3

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Whiteacre Nursery School
Romney Street , OL6 9HU
- not rated 962 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Wilshaw Nursery School
Store Street , OL7 9QA
- not rated 2,118 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Trafalgar Nursery School
John Street East , OL7 0NH
- not rated 2,968 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Hollins Nursery School
Hollins Lane , Micklehurst OL5 9DP
- not rated 4,027 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 419 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Inspire Academy
Mossley Road , Ashton Under Lyne OL6 9RU
3out of 4 577 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Our Lady of Mount Carmel RC Primary School, Ashton-under-Lyne
Holden Street , OL6 9JJ
3out of 4 630 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
St Mary's RC Primary School
Holden Street , OL6 9JJ
- not rated 655 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Hurst Knoll St James' Church of England Primary School
Ladbrooke Road , OL6 8JS
3out of 4 750 yd Voluntary controlled school No 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 295 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
West Hill School
Thompson Cross , Stamford Street SK15 1LX
- not rated 1,259 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Boys More About School
West Hill School
Thompson Cross , Stamford Street SK15 1LX
3out of 4 1,259 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Boys More About School
Great Academy Ashton
Broadoak Road , OL6 8RF
- not rated 1,325 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Hartshead Sports College
Greenhurst Road , OL6 9DX
- not rated 1,442 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed 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 363 yd Academy 16-19 converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Ashton Sixth Form College
Darnton Road , OL6 9RL
- not rated 363 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Tameside College
Beaufort Road , OL6 6NX
- not rated 939 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Hyde-Clarendon College
Clarendon Road , SK14 2JZ
- not rated 4,671 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 490 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Works 4 U Support Services (Norman Mackie & Associates Ltd)
The Peacock , SK15 1EB
- not rated 1,245 yd Special post 16 institution Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Samuel Laycock School
Broadoak Road , OL6 8RF
- not rated 1,381 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Samuel Laycock School
Broadoak Road , OL6 8RF
- not rated 1,394 yd Academy special sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Grafton House Preparatory School
1 Warrington Street , OL6 6XB
- not rated 1,602 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 Street531 yd
Costa Coffee At Tameside General HospitalTameside General Hospital, Fountain Street598 yd
League Of Friends Cafe At Tameside HospitalTameside General Hospital, Fountain Street598 yd
The Fun Depot7 Albion Trading Estate, Mossley Road603 yd
Jump DepotUnit 1b Albion Trading Estate, Mossley Road641 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
New InnNew Inn, Mossley Road269 yd
Miners ArmsMiners Arms, 147 Mossley Road310 yd
Halfway HouseHalfway House, 123 Whiteacre Road550 yd
Hare And HoundsHare And Hounds, 238 Kings Road710 yd
The Royal OakRoyal Oak Hotel, 23 Nook Lane748 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Welcome Fish & ChipsWelcome Fish & Chips, 8 Russell Street417 yd
Hurst Cross TandooriHurst Cross Tandoori, 167 Queens Road421 yd
Paulas PantryPaulas Pantry, 178 Whiteacre Road455 yd
Papa Johns PizzaUnit 2 Heys Retail Park, Mossley Road527 yd
Tai HingTai Hing, 163 Queens Road545 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
TescoTesco Express, Mossley Road531 yd
Asda SuperstoreAsda Stores Limited, 102 Queens Road581 yd
Bargain WorldBargain World, 161 Kings Road711 yd
Premier Hurst CrossLate Shop Food Store, 187 Kings Road715 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
New Charter Academy (Silver Sprints Campus) (Closed)
Mossley Road
grass pitches, health and fitness suite295 yd
Ashton-Under-Lyne Sixth Form College
DARNTON ROAD
artificial grass pitch, grass pitches358 yd
Palace Road Playing Fields
PALACE ROAD
grass pitches371 yd
Cedar Park (Closed)
Queens Road
grass pitches477 yd
The Heys Primary School
WHITEACRE ROAD
grass pitches716 yd
Samuel Laycock School (Closed)
Mereside
723 yd
Surrey Street (Ashton United Fc)
SURREY STREET
grass pitches764 yd
Stalybridge Celtic Juniors Football Club
STALYBRIDGE JUNIOR SOCCER CENTRE STALYBRIDGE JUNIOR SOCCER CENTRE MOSSLEY ROAD
grass pitches919 yd
Tameside College
BEAUFORT ROAD
health and fitness suite942 yd
Small Shaw Lane Playing Fields South
SMALLSHAW LANE
grass pitches947 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 64.3%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 64.3%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband 64.3%

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 speed75.9 Mbit/s
Average download speed91.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed19 Mbit/s
Average upload speed16.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed35 Mbit/s

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