Winton Street is in Ashton-Under-Lyne and in Tameside district. OL6 8NL 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 Winton Street, Ashton-under-lyne, OL6 8NL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL6 8NF, OL6 6DJ, OL6 6DT, OL6 6DP, OL7 9AE, OL6 8LN, OL7 9AD, OL6 8LP, OL6 6JG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OL6 8NL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.7% 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.2% | 53.7% | -0.5% | 51.0% | 2.7% |
| Male | 45.8% | 46.3% | 0.5% | 49.0% | -2.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 34.3% | 41.8% | 7.5% | 37.9% | 3.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46% | 43.2% | -2.8% | 44.2% | -1.0% |
| Separated | 4.9% | 1.4% | -3.5% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 7.6% | -0.7% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 6.4% | 5.9% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
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 | 39.5% | 56% | 16.5% | 48.4% | 7.6% |
| Good health | 36.6% | 25.8% | -10.8% | 33.6% | -7.8% |
| Fair health | 14.7% | 11% | -3.7% | 12.7% | -1.7% |
| Bad health | 7.7% | 6.1% | -1.6% | 4.0% | 2.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 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.
In the area around OL6 8NL this area, 32.6% 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 15.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.5% | 32.6% | 0.1% | 18.2% | 14.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.9% | 17.7% | -1.2% | 9.6% | 8.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.3% | 11.5% | -2.8% | 13.4% | -1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 2.5% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.5% | 16.9% | 9.4% | 16.9% | 0.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.3% | 15.2% | 0.9% | 33.8% | -18.6% |
| Other | 11.7% | 3.7% | -8.0% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 26% 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 | 19% | 16.2% | -2.8% | 1.1% | 15.1% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 5.1% | 4.2% | -0.9% | 3.1% | 1.1% |
| Pakistani | 41.4% | 43.6% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 40.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0.2% | 1.7% | 1.5% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.4% | 2.2% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 28.9% | 26% | -2.9% | 81.4% | -55.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 62.2% 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 | 66.7% | 62.2% | -4.5% | 83.2% | -21.0% |
| European Union | 3.6% | 7.9% | 4.3% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 1% | 2% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 28.2% | 27.2% | -1.0% | 5.6% | 21.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 66.5% | 62.5% | -4.0% | 83.2% | -20.7% |
| 10+ Years | 4.1% | 20.1% | 16.0% | 9.8% | 10.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.9% | 7.7% | 3.8% | 2.9% | 4.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.7% | 5.7% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 3.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.8% | 3.9% | -14.9% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.8% | 76.7% | -11.9% |
| Italy | 4.8% | 0.6% | 4.2% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 3.9% | 0.4% | 3.5% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 3.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 6.6% | 1.2% | 5.4% |
| No passport held | 12% | 13.5% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 14.8% | 37.2% | -22.4% |
| Christian | 13.1% | 46.2% | -33.1% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 65.3% | 6.5% | 58.8% |
| Sikh | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 3.1% | 6.0% | -2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Winton 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 -99.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crossland Engineering Winton Street, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2023-05-12 | £249,796 |
| 20 - 22 Winton Street, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2011-02-01 | £304,174 |
| 20 - 22 Winton Street, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £67,000 | 2002-10-01 | £250,791 |
The percentage of student residents living in OL6 8NL area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Looking after home or family | 67 |
| Full-Time Employee | 65 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Other | 34 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 32 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 31 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Unemployed | 21 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Education | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whiteacre Nursery School Romney Street , OL6 9HU | - not rated | 664 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilshaw Nursery School Store Street , OL7 9QA | - not rated | 1,207 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trafalgar Nursery School John Street East , OL7 0NH | - not rated | 1,684 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canon Johnson CofE Primary School Elgin Street , OL7 9DD | - not rated | 311 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Canon Johnson CofE Primary School Elgin Street , OL7 9DD | 3out of 4 | 311 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity CofE Primary School Kenyon Street , OL6 7DU | 3out of 4 | 505 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ann's RC Primary School Burlington Street , OL6 7DG | - not rated | 506 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' Church of England Primary School Romney Street , OL6 9HU | 3out of 4 | 620 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stamford High School Mossley Road , OL6 9SD | - not rated | 1,881 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Academy Ashton Broadoak Road , OL6 8RF | - not rated | 1,934 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Hill School Thompson Cross , Stamford Street SK15 1LX | - not rated | 2,342 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| West Hill School Thompson Cross , Stamford Street SK15 1LX | 3out of 4 | 2,342 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Hartshead Sports College Greenhurst Road , OL6 9DX | - not rated | 2,363 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tameside College Beaufort Road , OL6 6NX | - not rated | 1,264 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton Sixth Form College Darnton Road , OL6 9RL | - not rated | 1,553 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton Sixth Form College Darnton Road , OL6 9RL | - not rated | 1,553 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hyde-Clarendon College Clarendon Road , SK14 2JZ | - not rated | 4,579 yd | Further education | 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 | 608 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grafton House Preparatory School 1 Warrington Street , OL6 6XB | - not rated | 704 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grafton House Preparatory School 1 Warrington Street , OL6 6XB | - not rated | 704 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Limes School 73A Taunton Road , Ashton under Lyne OL7 9DU | - not rated | 732 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Safe Start School 1, 2, 4 & 5 Henry Square Chambers , Old Street OL6 7ST | - not rated | 818 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Skate Station | Unit 1 And 2, Boodle Street | 48 yd | |
| Buzz Bingo | Buzz Bingo, 108 Wellington Road | 148 yd | |
| Zing And Zest | Zing And Zest, 126 Oldham Road | 168 yd | |
| Taylor Shaw Catering at Tameside One | TMBC Offices, Wellington Road | 287 yd | |
| KFC | Ashton Moss Leisure Park, Fold Way | 288 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junction Inn | Junction Inn, 55 Turner Lane | 170 yd | |
| Prince Of Orange | Prince Of Orange Public House, 109 Warrington Street | 180 yd | |
| Ashton-under-Lyne Cricket Bowling + Tennis Club | Ashton-under-Lyne Cricket Bowling + Tennis Club, Richmond Street | 288 yd | |
| The Alexander | The Alexander Pub, 1 Dean Street | 299 yd | |
| Beau Geste | Beau Geste, 162 Katherine Street | 337 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | Unit 3a, 102 Wellington Road | 83 yd | |
| The Snack Station | The Snack Station, 30 Turner Lane | 158 yd | |
| Donnerism | Donnerism, 80 Wellington Road | 159 yd | |
| Funky Fries At Go Local Extra | Funky Fries At Go Local Extra, 80 Wellington Road | 159 yd | |
| James Convenience Retail | Bus Station, Wellington Road | 223 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores | Aldi Stores Ltd, 109 Wellington Road | 270 yd | |
| ASM Supermarket | ASM, 75 Oldham Road | 374 yd | |
| Iceland | Iceland Frozen Foods, 33 Bow Street | 462 yd | |
| Krakow | Krakow, 199 Stamford Street Central | 647 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl, Oldham Road | 668 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Gym (Ashton Under Lyne) WELLINGTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 91 yd |
| International Gym & Hope Street Boxing JAMES HOWE MILL JAMES HOWE MILL LORD STREET | health and fitness suite | 263 yd |
| Active Ashton WATER STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 351 yd |
| Total Body Fitness Centre (Closed) Henrietta Trading Estate Henrietta Trading Estate Henrietta Street | health and fitness suite | 365 yd |
| Unicorn Ladies Fitness Centre (Ashton) (Closed) Old Street | health and fitness suite | 613 yd |
| King George V Playing Fields ORMONDE COURT | grass pitches | 657 yd |
| Olympic Sport Gymnasium PORTLAND MILL PORTLAND MILL PORTLAND STREET SOUTH | health and fitness suite | 801 yd |
| Crossfit Tameside (Closed) Wharf Parade Wharf Parade Lower Wharf Street | 853 yd | |
| Ashton Cricket Club Reyner Lane | grass pitches | 929 yd |
| The Heys Primary School WHITEACRE ROAD | grass pitches | 957 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.