Broadbent Avenue is in Ashton-Under-Lyne and in Tameside district. OL6 8RL is located in the Ashton Hurst 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 Broadbent Avenue, Ashton-under-lyne, OL6 8RL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL6 8RH, OL6 8RQ, OL6 8RT, OL6 8RN, OL6 8RG, OL6 8SJ, OL6 8RJ, OL6 8RW, OL6 8RR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OL6 8RL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.7% 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 | 54.8% | 52.7% | -2.1% | 51.0% | 1.7% |
| Male | 45.2% | 47.3% | 2.1% | 49.0% | -1.7% |
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 8RL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.2% 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 | 47.8% | 47.2% | -0.6% | 37.9% | 9.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.3% | 39.3% | 3.0% | 44.2% | -4.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 2% | 3% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 11.2% | 6.7% | -4.5% | 9.1% | -2.4% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 2.6% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
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 | 45.2% | 47.4% | 2.2% | 48.4% | -1.0% |
| Good health | 32.1% | 36.7% | 4.6% | 33.6% | 3.1% |
| Fair health | 14.4% | 10.7% | -3.7% | 12.7% | -2.0% |
| Bad health | 6.7% | 4.2% | -2.5% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 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 8RL this area, 31.8% 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 22.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.7% | 31.8% | -2.9% | 18.2% | 13.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.7% | 12% | -6.7% | 9.6% | 2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.3% | 17.6% | -2.7% | 13.4% | 4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 3.4% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.2% | 10.9% | 1.7% | 16.9% | -6.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 6.4% | 22.1% | 15.7% | 33.8% | -11.7% |
| Other | 9.2% | 2.2% | -7.0% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.2% 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% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 2.9% | 3% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -0.1% |
| Pakistani | 4% | 6.2% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 3.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 3.5% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 2.7% | 1.1% | 2.5% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 88% | 77.2% | -10.8% | 81.4% | -4.2% |
| Arab | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 79% 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 | 89% | 79% | -10.0% | 83.2% | -4.2% |
| European Union | 4.5% | 9.9% | 5.4% | 6.1% | 3.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4% | 8.9% | 4.9% | 5.6% | 3.3% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89% | 78.6% | -10.4% | 83.2% | -4.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 10.1% | 8.8% | 9.8% | 0.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 5.9% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 3.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.5% | 1.5% | -3.0% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 3.9% | 1.2% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58.7% | 76.7% | -18.0% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 2.5% | 0.4% | 2.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 5.2% | 1.3% | 3.9% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 2.7% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| No passport held | 25% | 13.5% | 11.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.5% | 37.2% | 5.3% |
| Christian | 42.5% | 46.2% | -3.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Hindu | 3% | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Muslim | 7.9% | 6.5% | 1.4% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 2% | 6.0% | -4.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Broadbent Avenue 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.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34 Broadbent Avenue, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2025-09-29 | £165,757 |
| 55 Broadbent Avenue, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2025-06-27 | £164,045 |
| 30 Broadbent Avenue, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £143,000 | 2022-04-21 | £166,050 |
| 40 Broadbent Avenue, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £138,000 | 2022-01-31 | £162,135 |
| 55 Broadbent Avenue, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £129,000 | 2021-11-18 | £156,083 |
OL6 8RL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 98 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Looking after home or family | 35 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 26 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilshaw Nursery School Store Street , OL7 9QA | - not rated | 1,344 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whiteacre Nursery School Romney Street , OL6 9HU | - not rated | 1,345 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trafalgar Nursery School John Street East , OL7 0NH | - not rated | 3,260 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollins Nursery School Hollins Lane , Micklehurst OL5 9DP | - not rated | 4,091 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Academy Broadoak Norman Road , OL6 8QG | 3out of 4 | 347 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadoak Primary School Norman Road , OL6 8QG | - not rated | 347 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadoak County Infant School Broadoak Road , OL6 8RS | - not rated | 347 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Smallshaw Junior School Norman Road , OL6 8QG | - not rated | 446 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's RC Primary School St Christopher's Road , OL6 9DP | - not rated | 618 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | - not rated | 351 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hartshead Sports College Greenhurst Road , OL6 9DX | - not rated | 800 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Damian's RC Science College Lees Road , OL6 8BH | 4out of 4 | 1,016 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stamford High School Mossley Road , OL6 9SD | - not rated | 1,245 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Hill School Thompson Cross , Stamford Street SK15 1LX | - not rated | 2,395 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 1,455 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton Sixth Form College Darnton Road , OL6 9RL | - not rated | 1,455 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tameside College Beaufort Road , OL6 6NX | - not rated | 1,815 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldham Sixth Form College Union Street West , OL8 1XU | - not rated | 5,005 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldham Sixth Form College Union Street West , OL8 1XU | - not rated | 5,005 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 | - not rated | 370 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Samuel Laycock School Broadoak Road , OL6 8RF | - not rated | 411 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tameside Hospital School Tameside General Hospital , Ward 105 OL6 9RW | - not rated | 1,627 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Limes School 73A Taunton Road , Ashton under Lyne OL7 9DU | - not rated | 1,689 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Joseph Rayner Independent School 1055 Ashton Road , Bardsley OL8 3HX | - not rated | 1,764 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anna's Community Cafe | Broadoak And Smallshaw Community Centre, Broadoak Road | 184 yd | |
| Friends Of Oasis Broadoak Community Hub | Broadoak Primary School, Norman Road | 335 yd | |
| Amaani | Amaani, 77 Lees Road | 517 yd | |
| Bean And Bun | Bean And Bun, 4 Broadoak Crescent | 589 yd | |
| Shree Bharatiya Mandal | Shree Bharatiya Mandal Indian Association, 103 Union Road | 973 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashton United Football Club Ltd | Football Ground, Surrey Street | 456 yd | |
| Hare And Hounds | Hare And Hounds, 238 Kings Road | 472 yd | |
| The Royal Oak | Royal Oak Hotel, 23 Nook Lane | 503 yd | |
| The Lord Nelson | Lord Nelson Inn, Nook Lane | 617 yd | |
| Pegs Lantern | Pegs Lantern, St Albans Avenue | 690 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murghanos | Murghanos, 167 Kings Road | 445 yd | |
| Andys English Fish And Chips | Andys English Fish And Chips, 234 Kings Road | 472 yd | |
| Pizza Time | Pizza Time, 185 Kings Road | 481 yd | |
| Royale Tandoori and Fried Chicken | Royale Tandoori and Fried Chicken, 19 Nook Lane | 505 yd | |
| Lams Fish & Chips | Lams Fish & Chips, 3 Broadoak Crescent | 590 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bargain World | Bargain World, 161 Kings Road | 445 yd | |
| Premier Hurst Cross | Late Shop Food Store, 187 Kings Road | 484 yd | |
| Asda Superstore | Asda Stores Limited, 102 Queens Road | 653 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Broadoak Sports Centre (Closed) Broadoak Road | grass pitches | 254 yd |
| Smallshaw Lane Playing Fields North HEGINBOTTOM CRESCENT | grass pitches | 317 yd |
| Great Academy Ashton BROADOAK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 352 yd |
| Small Shaw Lane Playing Fields South SMALLSHAW LANE | grass pitches | 375 yd |
| Surrey Street (Ashton United Fc) SURREY STREET | grass pitches | 458 yd |
| Gambrel Bank ST. ALBANS AVENUE | grass pitches | 520 yd |
| Cedar Park (Closed) Queens Road | grass pitches | 660 yd |
| New Charter Academy (Greenhurst Campus) (Closed) Greenhurst Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 799 yd |
| Palace Road Playing Fields PALACE ROAD | grass pitches | 847 yd |
| St Damian'S Rc Science College LEES ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 972 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 169.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.