Hartshead Avenue is in Ashton-Under-Lyne and in Tameside district. OL6 8SF 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 Hartshead Avenue, Ashton-under-lyne, OL6 8SF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL6 8SG, OL6 8SD, OL6 8RZ, OL6 8YD, OL6 8SH, OL6 8SA, OL6 8YB, OL6 8SE, OL6 8SQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OL6 8SF has a slightly higher male population, with 50.1% 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 | 52.9% | 49.9% | -3.0% | 51.0% | -1.1% |
| Male | 47.1% | 50.1% | 3.0% | 49.0% | 1.1% |
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 8SF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.7% 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 | 39.5% | 49.7% | 10.2% | 37.9% | 11.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.5% | 35.4% | -4.1% | 44.2% | -8.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 2.3% | -1.5% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 10.8% | 8.1% | -2.7% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 3.9% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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 | 49.4% | 51.5% | 2.1% | 48.4% | 3.1% |
| Good health | 28.5% | 29.3% | 0.8% | 33.6% | -4.3% |
| Fair health | 15% | 12.2% | -2.8% | 12.7% | -0.5% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 5.4% | 0.1% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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.
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 18.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.1% | 22.5% | -7.6% | 18.2% | 4.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.6% | 14.7% | -5.9% | 9.6% | 5.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.2% | 19.2% | 0.0% | 13.4% | 5.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 4.6% | 2.5% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.1% | 16.6% | 6.5% | 16.9% | -0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.9% | 18.9% | 7.0% | 33.8% | -14.9% |
| Other | 5.9% | 3.6% | -2.3% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.8% | 5.2% | 4.4% | 1.1% | 4.1% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Pakistani | 6.6% | 9.4% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 6.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 3.3% | 2.8% | -0.5% | 2.5% | 0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 85% | 76.5% | -8.5% | 81.4% | -4.9% |
In this area, 85.1% 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 | 92.9% | 85.1% | -7.8% | 83.2% | 1.9% |
| European Union | 0.5% | 2.4% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 3.1% | 2.6% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.1% | 9.5% | 6.4% | 5.6% | 3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.9% | 85.1% | -7.8% | 83.2% | 1.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 8.7% | 7.9% | 9.8% | -1.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.8% | 3.3% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 1.4% | -1.9% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.9% | 76.7% | -4.8% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 3.6% | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| No passport held | 21.4% | 13.5% | 7.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.6% | 37.2% | -2.6% |
| Christian | 42.4% | 46.2% | -3.8% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 15.1% | 6.5% | 8.6% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hartshead 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 Hartshead Avenue, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2024-07-05 | £237,340 |
| 44 Hartshead Avenue, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2023-12-05 | £250,638 |
| 26 Hartshead Avenue, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £169,000 | 2021-11-05 | £204,481 |
| 47 Hartshead Avenue, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £96,000 | 2019-04-30 | £147,433 |
| 37 Hartshead Avenue, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2018-05-11 | £207,507 |
OL6 8SF 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 | 112 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Looking after home or family | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Other | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Education | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilshaw Nursery School Store Street , OL7 9QA | - not rated | 1,020 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whiteacre Nursery School Romney Street , OL6 9HU | - not rated | 1,496 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trafalgar Nursery School John Street East , OL7 0NH | - not rated | 3,239 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollins Nursery School Hollins Lane , Micklehurst OL5 9DP | - not rated | 4,377 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 | 304 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadoak Primary School Norman Road , OL6 8QG | - not rated | 304 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadoak County Infant School Broadoak Road , OL6 8RS | - not rated | 304 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Smallshaw Junior School Norman Road , OL6 8QG | - not rated | 370 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holden Clough Community Primary School St. Albans Avenue , OL6 8XN | - not rated | 771 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 | - not rated | 565 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hartshead Sports College Greenhurst Road , OL6 9DX | - not rated | 1,048 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Damian's RC Science College Lees Road , OL6 8BH | 4out of 4 | 1,174 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stamford High School Mossley Road , OL6 9SD | - not rated | 1,636 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hathershaw College of Technology & Sport Bellfield Avenue , Hathershaw OL8 3EP | - not rated | 2,744 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 1,788 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton Sixth Form College Darnton Road , OL6 9RL | - not rated | 1,788 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tameside College Beaufort Road , OL6 6NX | - not rated | 2,061 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldham Sixth Form College Union Street West , OL8 1XU | - not rated | 4,689 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldham Sixth Form College Union Street West , OL8 1XU | - not rated | 4,689 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 | 518 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Samuel Laycock School Broadoak Road , OL6 8RF | - not rated | 591 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Rayner Independent School 1055 Ashton Road , Bardsley OL8 3HX | - not rated | 1,358 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Limes School 73A Taunton Road , Ashton under Lyne OL7 9DU | - not rated | 1,486 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Lawrence House The Coach House , Dean Terrace OL6 8AJ | - not rated | 1,873 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friends Of Oasis Broadoak Community Hub | Broadoak Primary School, Norman Road | 335 yd | |
| Bean And Bun | Bean And Bun, 4 Broadoak Crescent | 436 yd | |
| Anna's Community Cafe | Broadoak And Smallshaw Community Centre, Broadoak Road | 496 yd | |
| Amaani | Amaani, 77 Lees Road | 837 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pegs Lantern | Pegs Lantern, St Albans Avenue | 312 yd | |
| The Broadoak Hotel | Broadoak Hotel, 69 Broadoak Road | 586 yd | |
| Old Ball Inn | Old Ball Inn, 50 Broadoak Road | 669 yd | |
| Ashton United Football Club Ltd | Football Ground, Surrey Street | 862 yd | |
| Hare And Hounds | Hare And Hounds, 238 Kings Road | 874 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheikhs | Sheikhs, 156 St Albans Avenue | 286 yd | |
| New Bella Pizza Limited | New Bella Pizza Limited, 150 St Albans Avenue | 301 yd | |
| Hoong Shing | Hoong Shing, 152 St Albans Avenue | 305 yd | |
| Lams Fish & Chips | Lams Fish & Chips, 3 Broadoak Crescent | 442 yd | |
| Chilli Pickle | Chilli Pickle, 5 Smallshaw Lane | 824 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bargain World | Bargain World, 161 Kings Road | 842 yd | |
| Premier Hurst Cross | Late Shop Food Store, 187 Kings Road | 888 yd | |
| Asda Superstore | Asda Stores Limited, 102 Queens Road | 1,056 yd | |
| Farmfoods | Farmfoods, 12 Picton Street | 1,088 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gambrel Bank ST. ALBANS AVENUE | grass pitches | 184 yd |
| Smallshaw Lane Playing Fields North HEGINBOTTOM CRESCENT | grass pitches | 371 yd |
| Broadoak Sports Centre (Closed) Broadoak Road | grass pitches | 446 yd |
| Great Academy Ashton BROADOAK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 522 yd |
| Small Shaw Lane Playing Fields South SMALLSHAW LANE | grass pitches | 588 yd |
| Surrey Street (Ashton United Fc) SURREY STREET | grass pitches | 864 yd |
| Waterloo Afc WATERLOO FOOTBALL GROUND WATERLOO FOOTBALL GROUND WILSHAW LANE | grass pitches | 985 yd |
| Dale Grove School (Closed) Wilshaw Lane | grass pitches | 997 yd |
| Cedar Park (Closed) Queens Road | grass pitches | 1,032 yd |
| New Charter Academy (Greenhurst Campus) (Closed) Greenhurst Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,048 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 | 39.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 172.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.