Lord Street is in Ashton-Under-Lyne and in Tameside district. OL6 8LJ 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 Lord Street, Ashton-under-lyne, OL6 8LJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL6 8LP, OL6 6JF, OL6 6JE, OL6 8LH, OL6 6JG, OL6 8LN, OL6 6HZ, OL6 6JB, OL6 8NU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OL6 8LJ is primarily male, with 53.8% 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 | 51.7% | 46.2% | -5.5% | 51.0% | -4.8% |
| Male | 48.3% | 53.8% | 5.5% | 49.0% | 4.8% |
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 8LJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.5% 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 | 37.8% | 53.5% | 15.7% | 37.9% | 15.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.8% | 27.8% | -4.0% | 44.2% | -16.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 5.1% | 3.3% | -1.8% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 14.7% | 10.4% | -4.3% | 9.1% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 9.2% | 5% | -4.2% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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 | 37.8% | 35.3% | -2.5% | 48.4% | -13.1% |
| Good health | 32% | 38.7% | 6.7% | 33.6% | 5.1% |
| Fair health | 16.6% | 19.9% | 3.3% | 12.7% | 7.2% |
| Bad health | 10.8% | 4.8% | -6.0% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 2.7% | 1.4% | -1.3% | 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.
In the area around OL6 8LJ this area, 39.7% 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 18%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.3% | 39.7% | 8.4% | 18.2% | 21.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.9% | 9.2% | -9.7% | 9.6% | -0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.6% | 12.6% | 2.0% | 13.4% | -0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 5.4% | 3.1% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 11.3% | -0.2% | 16.9% | -5.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.7% | 18% | 2.3% | 33.8% | -15.8% |
| Other | 9.7% | 3.8% | -5.9% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66.2% 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 | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 16.2% | 7.3% | -8.9% | 3.1% | 4.2% |
| Pakistani | 7.7% | 17.4% | 9.7% | 2.7% | 14.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 2.3% | 1% | -1.3% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 69.1% | 66.2% | -2.9% | 81.4% | -15.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
In this area, 63.8% 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 | 73.7% | 63.8% | -9.9% | 83.2% | -19.4% |
| European Union | 7.3% | 15.9% | 8.6% | 6.1% | 9.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 6.2% | 4.8% | -1.4% | 2.7% | 2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12% | 14.5% | 2.5% | 5.6% | 8.9% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 73.4% | 64% | -9.4% | 83.2% | -19.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 14.5% | 13.7% | 9.8% | 4.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.9% | 5.5% | -1.4% | 2.9% | 2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.6% | 10.4% | 5.8% | 2.2% | 8.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.3% | 5.5% | -8.8% | 1.9% | 3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 55.5% | 76.7% | -21.2% |
| Italy | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Spain | 2.8% | 0.4% | 2.4% |
| Poland | 5.5% | 1.3% | 4.2% |
| Romania | 3.1% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Other EU countries | 7.9% | 1.5% | 6.4% |
| North Africa | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 4.1% | 1.2% | 2.9% |
| No passport held | 17.6% | 13.5% | 4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.4% | 37.2% | -4.8% |
| Christian | 30% | 46.2% | -16.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 8.3% | 1.7% | 6.6% |
| Muslim | 22.4% | 6.5% | 15.9% |
| Other religion | 3.4% | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| Not answered | 3.1% | 6.0% | -2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lord Street 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 -25.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 Lord Street, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £118,500 | 2023-10-17 | £124,431 |
| 21 Lord Street, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2023-10-06 | £157,507 |
| 25 Lord Street, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £87,000 | 2017-05-19 | £145,000 |
| 33 Lord Street, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £70,500 | 2017-02-20 | £119,928 |
| 33 Lord Street, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £57,000 | 2014-07-18 | £107,947 |
| Full-Time Employee | 68 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Other | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canon Johnson CofE Primary School Elgin Street , OL7 9DD | 2out of 4 | 303 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' Church of England Primary School Romney Street , OL6 9HU | - not rated | 535 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity CofE Primary School Kenyon Street , OL6 7DU | 3out of 4 | 690 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Heys Primary School Whiteacre Road , OL6 9NS | 3out of 4 | 756 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hurst Knoll St James' Church of England Primary School Ladbrooke Road , OL6 8JS | 3out of 4 | 759 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 | 1,747 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Hill School Thompson Cross , Stamford Street SK15 1LX | 3out of 4 | 2,272 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| St Damian's RC Science College Lees Road , OL6 8BH | 4out of 4 | 2,413 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Laurus Ryecroft Lumb Lane , Droylsden M43 7LJ | - not rated | 2,784 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Catholic College Birch Lane , SK16 5AP | 3out of 4 | 2,907 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 | 1,219 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton Sixth Form College Darnton Road , OL6 9RL | - not rated | 1,437 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 | 795 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 | 999 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Samuel Laycock School Broadoak Road , OL6 8RF | 2out of 4 | 1,805 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Works 4 U Summort (Norman Mackie & Associates Ltd) The Peacock , SK15 1EB | - not rated | 2,567 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School Birbeck Street , Off High Street SK15 1SH | - not rated | 2,772 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters Arms At Charlestown United Reform Church | United Reform Church, Alexandra Road | 79 yd | |
| Jumparooz Inflatable Park | Unit 31 Berkeley Business Park, Turner Street | 203 yd | |
| The Skate Station | Unit 1 And 2, Boodle Street | 223 yd | |
| Taylor Shaw Catering at Tameside One | TMBC Offices, Wellington Road | 322 yd | |
| KFC | Ashton Moss Leisure Park, Fold Way | 322 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junction Inn | Junction Inn, 55 Turner Lane | 98 yd | |
| Prince Of Orange | Prince Of Orange Public House, 109 Warrington Street | 290 yd | |
| The Old Fire Station | The Old Fire Station, Wellington Road | 321 yd | |
| Ashton-under-Lyne Cricket Bowling + Tennis Club | Ashton-under-Lyne Cricket Bowling + Tennis Club, Richmond Street | 322 yd | |
| The Ash Tree (Wetherspoons) | Ash Tree, Wellington Road | 346 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full Monty | Full Monty, 56 Turner Lane | 42 yd | |
| The Snack Station | The Snack Station, 30 Turner Lane | 100 yd | |
| Donnerism | Donnerism, 80 Wellington Road | 233 yd | |
| Funky Fries At Go Local Extra | Funky Fries At Go Local Extra, 80 Wellington Road | 233 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 3a, 102 Wellington Road | 320 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | Iceland Frozen Foods, 33 Bow Street | 497 yd | |
| Aldi Stores | Aldi Stores Ltd, 109 Wellington Road | 511 yd | |
| ASM Supermarket | ASM, 75 Oldham Road | 589 yd | |
| Warsaw Superstore | Warsaw Superstore, 143 Stamford Street Central | 651 yd | |
| Krakow | Krakow, 199 Stamford Street Central | 757 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| International Gym & Hope Street Boxing JAMES HOWE MILL JAMES HOWE MILL LORD STREET | health and fitness suite | 77 yd |
| Total Body Fitness Centre (Closed) Henrietta Trading Estate Henrietta Trading Estate Henrietta Street | health and fitness suite | 182 yd |
| Pure Gym (Ashton Under Lyne) WELLINGTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 336 yd |
| King George V Playing Fields ORMONDE COURT | grass pitches | 406 yd |
| Active Ashton WATER STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 547 yd |
| The Heys Primary School WHITEACRE ROAD | grass pitches | 744 yd |
| Unicorn Ladies Fitness Centre (Ashton) (Closed) Old Street | health and fitness suite | 778 yd |
| Crossfit Tameside (Closed) Wharf Parade Wharf Parade Lower Wharf Street | 866 yd | |
| Dale Grove School (Closed) Wilshaw Lane | grass pitches | 988 yd |
| Small Shaw Lane Playing Fields South SMALLSHAW LANE | grass pitches | 1,006 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 | 92.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 92.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 92.3% |
| 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 107.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.