Pine Street is in Ashton-Under-Lyne and in Tameside district. OL6 8PJ is located in the Ashton Waterloo 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 Pine Street, Ashton-under-lyne, OL6 8PJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL6 8SX, OL6 8PH, OL6 8SZ, OL6 8PQ, OL6 8PD, OL6 8PB, OL6 8PE, OL6 8NZ, OL6 8SS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OL6 8PJ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% 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 | 55.1% | 49.4% | -5.7% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 44.9% | 50.6% | 5.7% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
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 | 25.5% | 31.9% | 6.4% | 37.9% | -6.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.6% | 43.3% | 2.7% | 44.2% | -0.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 4.3% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 10.6% | 0.3% | 9.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 19.4% | 9.9% | -9.5% | 6.1% | 3.8% |
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 | 38% | 38.8% | 0.8% | 48.4% | -9.6% |
| Good health | 28.9% | 34.5% | 5.6% | 33.6% | 0.9% |
| Fair health | 18.7% | 18.2% | -0.5% | 12.7% | 5.5% |
| Bad health | 10.7% | 6.7% | -4.0% | 4.0% | 2.7% |
| Very bad health | 3.7% | 1.8% | -1.9% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 | 37.6% | 23.2% | -14.4% | 18.2% | 5.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.7% | 7% | -2.7% | 9.6% | -2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.2% | 17.6% | 2.4% | 13.4% | 4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 7% | 4.0% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 20.4% | 8.9% | 16.9% | 3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 20% | 24.6% | 4.6% | 33.8% | -9.2% |
| Other | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.5% | 4.9% | 4.4% | 1.1% | 3.8% |
| Indian | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 3.2% | 10.4% | 7.2% | 2.7% | 7.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.7% | 1.8% | -0.9% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 92% | 77.4% | -14.6% | 81.4% | -4.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
In this area, 89.1% 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 | 94.1% | 89.1% | -5.0% | 83.2% | 5.9% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 2.4% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 7.3% | 5.2% | 5.6% | 1.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.6% | 89.6% | -4.0% | 83.2% | 6.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 8.5% | 7.4% | 9.8% | -1.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.8% | 0% | -4.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.3% | 76.7% | 7.6% |
| Italy | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 12.7% | 13.5% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.7% | 37.2% | -14.5% |
| Christian | 56.4% | 46.2% | 10.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 17.8% | 6.5% | 11.3% |
| Not answered | 2.5% | 6.0% | -3.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pine Street 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 -20.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Pine Street, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £142,000 | 2022-06-14 | £149,864 |
| 2 Pine Street, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £109,995 | 2015-01-16 | £195,935 |
| 4 Pine Street, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £109,950 | 2012-11-13 | £216,050 |
| 4 Pine Street, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £106,500 | 2011-05-20 | £208,056 |
| 5 Pine Street, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2007-11-07 | £159,714 |
OL6 8PJ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 18% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
OL6 8PJ 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.
The percentage of student residents living in OL6 8PJ area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 35 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Education | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canon Johnson CofE Primary School Elgin Street , OL7 9DD | 2out of 4 | 371 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hurst Knoll St James' Church of England Primary School Ladbrooke Road , OL6 8JS | 3out of 4 | 648 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' Church of England Primary School Romney Street , OL6 9HU | - not rated | 717 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Broadoak Norman Road , OL6 8QG | 3out of 4 | 806 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterloo Primary School Worthington Street , OL7 9NA | 2out of 4 | 850 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,452 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Damian's RC Science College Lees Road , OL6 8BH | 4out of 4 | 2,121 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Hill School Thompson Cross , Stamford Street SK15 1LX | 3out of 4 | 2,389 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Laurus Ryecroft Lumb Lane , Droylsden M43 7LJ | - not rated | 2,833 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Catholic College Birch Lane , SK16 5AP | 3out of 4 | 3,201 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 | 1,404 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton Sixth Form College Darnton Road , OL6 9RL | - not rated | 1,478 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 | 1,074 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 | 1,326 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Samuel Laycock School Broadoak Road , OL6 8RF | 2out of 4 | 1,507 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Works 4 U Summort (Norman Mackie & Associates Ltd) The Peacock , SK15 1EB | - not rated | 2,598 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawrence House The Coach House , Dean Terrace OL6 8AJ | - not rated | 2,874 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jumparooz Inflatable Park | Unit 31 Berkeley Business Park, Turner Street | 205 yd | |
| Carpenters Arms At Charlestown United Reform Church | United Reform Church, Alexandra Road | 304 yd | |
| Shree Bharatiya Mandal | Shree Bharatiya Mandal Indian Association, 103 Union Road | 459 yd | |
| The Skate Station | Unit 1 And 2, Boodle Street | 476 yd | |
| Eclectic Avenue | Christ Church Community Centre, Taunton Road | 590 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junction Inn | Junction Inn, 55 Turner Lane | 368 yd | |
| Old Ball Inn | Old Ball Inn, 50 Broadoak Road | 382 yd | |
| The Broadoak Hotel | Broadoak Hotel, 69 Broadoak Road | 473 yd | |
| Prince Of Orange | Prince Of Orange Public House, 109 Warrington Street | 623 yd | |
| The Old Fire Station | The Old Fire Station, Wellington Road | 657 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chilli Pickle | Chilli Pickle, 5 Smallshaw Lane | 230 yd | |
| Full Monty | Full Monty, 56 Turner Lane | 338 yd | |
| The Snack Station | The Snack Station, 30 Turner Lane | 419 yd | |
| Yummy House | Yummy House, 160 Oldham Road | 554 yd | |
| Ashton Balti House | Ashton Balti House, 156 Oldham Road | 554 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores | Aldi Stores Ltd, 109 Wellington Road | 792 yd | |
| Iceland | Iceland Frozen Foods, 33 Bow Street | 838 yd | |
| ASM Supermarket | ASM, 75 Oldham Road | 895 yd | |
| Warsaw Superstore | Warsaw Superstore, 143 Stamford Street Central | 969 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, Mossley Road | 1,034 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| King George V Playing Fields ORMONDE COURT | grass pitches | 299 yd |
| International Gym & Hope Street Boxing JAMES HOWE MILL JAMES HOWE MILL LORD STREET | health and fitness suite | 412 yd |
| Total Body Fitness Centre (Closed) Henrietta Trading Estate Henrietta Trading Estate Henrietta Street | health and fitness suite | 474 yd |
| Pure Gym (Ashton Under Lyne) WELLINGTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 614 yd |
| Small Shaw Lane Playing Fields South SMALLSHAW LANE | grass pitches | 724 yd |
| Dale Grove School (Closed) Wilshaw Lane | grass pitches | 751 yd |
| Smallshaw Lane Playing Fields North HEGINBOTTOM CRESCENT | grass pitches | 766 yd |
| Waterloo Afc WATERLOO FOOTBALL GROUND WATERLOO FOOTBALL GROUND WILSHAW LANE | grass pitches | 821 yd |
| The Heys Primary School WHITEACRE ROAD | grass pitches | 855 yd |
| Active Ashton WATER STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 865 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 34.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 40.53 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 40.53 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 5.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 9.95 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.