Kings Road is in Ashton-Under-Lyne and in Tameside district. OL6 8JX 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 Kings Road, Ashton-under-lyne, OL6 8JX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL6 9NA, OL6 8JY, OL6 9LH, OL6 8LA, OL6 9LQ, OL6 9LJ, OL6 9LW, OL6 8JT, OL6 9LF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OL6 8JX has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% 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 | 50.5% | 49.7% | -0.8% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 49.5% | 50.3% | 0.8% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
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 8JX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50% 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 | 41.9% | 50% | 8.1% | 37.9% | 12.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.8% | 29.2% | -5.6% | 44.2% | -15.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 5.5% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 3.3% |
| Divorced | 14.5% | 8.1% | -6.4% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 4.7% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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 | 41% | 46% | 5.0% | 48.4% | -2.4% |
| Good health | 34.1% | 35.1% | 1.0% | 33.6% | 1.5% |
| Fair health | 17.4% | 13.4% | -4.0% | 12.7% | 0.7% |
| Bad health | 6.1% | 4.2% | -1.9% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 30.8% | 14.8% | -16.0% | 18.2% | -3.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.6% | 16.1% | -1.5% | 9.6% | 6.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.6% | 19.1% | -2.5% | 13.4% | 5.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 3.8% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 17.8% | 6.8% | 16.9% | 0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.5% | 25% | 13.5% | 33.8% | -8.8% |
| Other | 4.8% | 3.4% | -1.4% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.8% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.7% | 4.2% | 3.5% | 1.1% | 3.1% |
| Indian | 4.1% | 4.2% | 0.1% | 3.1% | 1.1% |
| Pakistani | 4.4% | 7% | 2.6% | 2.7% | 4.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 4.8% | 3.4% | 2.5% | 2.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 87.4% | 74.8% | -12.6% | 81.4% | -6.6% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 79.9% 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 | 92.5% | 79.9% | -12.6% | 83.2% | -3.3% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 5.7% | 4.3% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 2% | 5.1% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.1% | 8.6% | 4.5% | 5.6% | 3.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.5% | 80.4% | -12.1% | 83.2% | -2.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.7% | 7.7% | 9.8% | -2.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.7% | 4.5% | 1.8% | 2.9% | 1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.4% | 5.8% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 3.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.5% | 76.7% | -13.2% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 2.5% | 0.4% | 2.1% |
| Poland | 2.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Central and South America | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 21.6% | 13.5% | 8.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.8% | 37.2% | -2.4% |
| Christian | 42.8% | 46.2% | -3.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 3.8% | 1.7% | 2.1% |
| Muslim | 11.2% | 6.5% | 4.7% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kings 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 been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -32.2%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 85% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 81 Kings Road, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2025-04-28 | £159,625 |
| 65 Kings Road, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £121,954 | 2024-05-29 | £129,455 |
| 77 Kings Road, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £52,500 | 2024-03-28 | £56,288 |
| 81 Kings Road, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2023-06-02 | £151,466 |
| 59 Kings Road, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2022-11-30 | £73,073 |
| Full-Time Employee | 97 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurst Knoll St James' Church of England Primary School Ladbrooke Road , OL6 8JS | 3out of 4 | 204 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Mount Carmel RC Primary School, Ashton-under-Lyne Holden Street , OL6 9JJ | 3out of 4 | 526 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Broadoak Norman Road , OL6 8QG | 3out of 4 | 566 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' Church of England Primary School Romney Street , OL6 9HU | - not rated | 779 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Heys Primary School Whiteacre Road , OL6 9NS | 3out of 4 | 806 yd | Community 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 | 956 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Damian's RC Science College Lees Road , OL6 8BH | 4out of 4 | 1,582 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Hill School Thompson Cross , Stamford Street SK15 1LX | 3out of 4 | 1,938 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| All Saints Catholic College Birch Lane , SK16 5AP | 3out of 4 | 3,174 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Laurus Ryecroft Lumb Lane , Droylsden M43 7LJ | - not rated | 3,554 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | 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 | 968 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tameside College Beaufort Road , OL6 6NX | - not rated | 1,208 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 | 1,020 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greater Manchester Alternative Provision 87 Blandford Street , Ashton Under Lyne ol6 7hw | - not rated | 1,700 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 | 1,850 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Works 4 U Summort (Norman Mackie & Associates Ltd) The Peacock , SK15 1EB | - not rated | 1,998 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School Birbeck Street , Off High Street SK15 1SH | - not rated | 2,618 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shree Bharatiya Mandal | Shree Bharatiya Mandal Indian Association, 103 Union Road | 390 yd | |
| Friends Of Oasis Broadoak Community Hub | Broadoak Primary School, Norman Road | 612 yd | |
| Jade Garden | Jade Garden, 4 Old Cross Street | 700 yd | |
| The Fun Depot | 7 Albion Trading Estate, Mossley Road | 731 yd | |
| Bean And Bun | Bean And Bun, 4 Broadoak Crescent | 736 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halfway House | Halfway House, 123 Whiteacre Road | 491 yd | |
| Hare And Hounds | Hare And Hounds, 238 Kings Road | 498 yd | |
| Ashton United Football Club Ltd | Football Ground, Surrey Street | 565 yd | |
| The Royal Oak | Royal Oak Hotel, 23 Nook Lane | 594 yd | |
| Old Ball Inn | Old Ball Inn, 50 Broadoak Road | 611 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top Chef | Top Chef, 195 Curzon Road | 323 yd | |
| Welcome Fish & Chips | Welcome Fish & Chips, 8 Russell Street | 433 yd | |
| Paulas Pantry | Paulas Pantry, 178 Whiteacre Road | 450 yd | |
| Murghanos | Murghanos, 167 Kings Road | 450 yd | |
| Tai Hing | Tai Hing, 163 Queens Road | 463 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bargain World | Bargain World, 161 Kings Road | 450 yd | |
| Premier Hurst Cross | Late Shop Food Store, 187 Kings Road | 525 yd | |
| Asda Superstore | Asda Stores Limited, 102 Queens Road | 562 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, Mossley Road | 699 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Small Shaw Lane Playing Fields South SMALLSHAW LANE | grass pitches | 343 yd |
| Cedar Park (Closed) Queens Road | grass pitches | 343 yd |
| King George V Playing Fields ORMONDE COURT | grass pitches | 502 yd |
| Surrey Street (Ashton United Fc) SURREY STREET | grass pitches | 565 yd |
| Smallshaw Lane Playing Fields North HEGINBOTTOM CRESCENT | grass pitches | 568 yd |
| Palace Road Playing Fields PALACE ROAD | grass pitches | 575 yd |
| The Heys Primary School WHITEACRE ROAD | grass pitches | 688 yd |
| Ashton-Under-Lyne Sixth Form College DARNTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 869 yd |
| New Charter Academy (Silver Sprints Campus) (Closed) Mossley Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 878 yd |
| Total Body Fitness Centre (Closed) Henrietta Trading Estate Henrietta Trading Estate Henrietta Street | health and fitness suite | 886 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 | 97.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.6% |
| 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 | 78.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.