Laburnum Avenue is in Ashton-Under-Lyne and in Tameside district. OL6 8SH 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 Laburnum Avenue, Ashton-under-lyne, OL6 8SH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL6 8SQ, OL6 8SG, OL6 8RS, OL6 8YD, OL6 8RZ, OL6 8TT, OL6 8YB, OL6 8SF, OL6 8RX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OL6 8SH has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.1% of the population 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 | 51.5% | 56.1% | 4.6% | 51.0% | 5.1% |
| Male | 48.5% | 43.9% | -4.6% | 49.0% | -5.1% |
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 8SH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54% 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 | 45% | 54% | 9.0% | 37.9% | 16.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.2% | 29.5% | -0.7% | 44.2% | -14.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 2.5% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 14.9% | 8% | -6.9% | 9.1% | -1.1% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 4.2% | -2.1% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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 | 40.2% | 42.2% | 2.0% | 48.4% | -6.2% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 29.1% | -4.1% | 33.6% | -4.5% |
| Fair health | 19.6% | 18.2% | -1.4% | 12.7% | 5.5% |
| Bad health | 5.6% | 8.9% | 3.3% | 4.0% | 4.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 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.
In the area around OL6 8SH this area, 31.1% 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 18.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.8% | 31.1% | -2.7% | 18.2% | 12.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.8% | 11.5% | -4.3% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 24.8% | 14% | -10.8% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 5.1% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.2% | 17.4% | 10.2% | 16.9% | 0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.5% | 18.7% | 9.2% | 33.8% | -15.1% |
| Other | 4.5% | 2.1% | -2.4% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 2.5% | 0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 1.6% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 94.7% | 88.8% | -5.9% | 81.4% | 7.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 90.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94% | 90.4% | -3.6% | 83.2% | 7.2% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 2.9% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 3% | 3.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 3.5% | 2.8% | 5.6% | -2.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94% | 90.7% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 7.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.8% | 5.8% | 9.8% | -4.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 0% | -4.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.2% | 76.7% | -9.5% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 29% | 13.5% | 15.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.3% | 37.2% | -0.9% |
| Christian | 44.3% | 46.2% | -1.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 3.8% | 6.5% | -2.7% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 13.1% | 6.0% | 7.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Laburnum 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. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Laburnum Avenue, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £141,000 | 2017-12-20 | £227,386 |
| 7 Laburnum Avenue, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £104,000 | 2017-01-24 | £177,383 |
| 4 Laburnum Avenue, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £99,000 | 2016-01-29 | £184,676 |
| Full-Time Employee | 73 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Other | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Education | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilshaw Nursery School Store Street , OL7 9QA | - not rated | 939 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whiteacre Nursery School Romney Street , OL6 9HU | - not rated | 1,346 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trafalgar Nursery School John Street East , OL7 0NH | - not rated | 3,080 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollins Nursery School Hollins Lane , Micklehurst OL5 9DP | - not rated | 4,469 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 | 171 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadoak Primary School Norman Road , OL6 8QG | - not rated | 171 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadoak County Infant School Broadoak Road , OL6 8RS | - not rated | 171 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Smallshaw Junior School Norman Road , OL6 8QG | - not rated | 215 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hurst Knoll St James' Church of England Primary School Ladbrooke Road , OL6 8JS | 3out of 4 | 892 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | 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 | 658 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hartshead Sports College Greenhurst Road , OL6 9DX | - not rated | 1,146 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Damian's RC Science College Lees Road , OL6 8BH | 4out of 4 | 1,299 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stamford High School Mossley Road , OL6 9SD | - not rated | 1,581 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Hill School Thompson Cross , Stamford Street SK15 1LX | - not rated | 2,656 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 | 1,689 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton Sixth Form College Darnton Road , OL6 9RL | - not rated | 1,689 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tameside College Beaufort Road , OL6 6NX | - not rated | 1,928 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldham Sixth Form College Union Street West , OL8 1XU | - not rated | 4,813 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldham Sixth Form College Union Street West , OL8 1XU | - not rated | 4,813 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 | 626 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Samuel Laycock School Broadoak Road , OL6 8RF | - not rated | 696 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Limes School 73A Taunton Road , Ashton under Lyne OL7 9DU | - not rated | 1,353 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Joseph Rayner Independent School 1055 Ashton Road , Bardsley OL8 3HX | - not rated | 1,406 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tameside Hospital School Tameside General Hospital , Ward 105 OL6 9RW | - not rated | 1,902 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 208 yd | |
| Bean And Bun | Bean And Bun, 4 Broadoak Crescent | 277 yd | |
| Anna's Community Cafe | Broadoak And Smallshaw Community Centre, Broadoak Road | 551 yd | |
| Amaani | Amaani, 77 Lees Road | 903 yd | |
| Shree Bharatiya Mandal | Shree Bharatiya Mandal Indian Association, 103 Union Road | 989 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Broadoak Hotel | Broadoak Hotel, 69 Broadoak Road | 427 yd | |
| Pegs Lantern | Pegs Lantern, St Albans Avenue | 436 yd | |
| Old Ball Inn | Old Ball Inn, 50 Broadoak Road | 509 yd | |
| Hare And Hounds | Hare And Hounds, 238 Kings Road | 845 yd | |
| Ashton United Football Club Ltd | Football Ground, Surrey Street | 847 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lams Fish & Chips | Lams Fish & Chips, 3 Broadoak Crescent | 283 yd | |
| Sheikhs | Sheikhs, 156 St Albans Avenue | 416 yd | |
| New Bella Pizza Limited | New Bella Pizza Limited, 150 St Albans Avenue | 429 yd | |
| Hoong Shing | Hoong Shing, 152 St Albans Avenue | 431 yd | |
| Chilli Pickle | Chilli Pickle, 5 Smallshaw Lane | 663 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bargain World | Bargain World, 161 Kings Road | 805 yd | |
| Premier Hurst Cross | Late Shop Food Store, 187 Kings Road | 863 yd | |
| Asda Superstore | Asda Stores Limited, 102 Queens Road | 1,025 yd | |
| Farmfoods | Farmfoods, 12 Picton Street | 1,026 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Smallshaw Lane Playing Fields North HEGINBOTTOM CRESCENT | grass pitches | 252 yd |
| Gambrel Bank ST. ALBANS AVENUE | grass pitches | 340 yd |
| Small Shaw Lane Playing Fields South SMALLSHAW LANE | grass pitches | 480 yd |
| Broadoak Sports Centre (Closed) Broadoak Road | grass pitches | 535 yd |
| Great Academy Ashton BROADOAK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 625 yd |
| Surrey Street (Ashton United Fc) SURREY STREET | grass pitches | 848 yd |
| Waterloo Afc WATERLOO FOOTBALL GROUND WATERLOO FOOTBALL GROUND WILSHAW LANE | grass pitches | 884 yd |
| Dale Grove School (Closed) Wilshaw Lane | grass pitches | 886 yd |
| King George V Playing Fields ORMONDE COURT | grass pitches | 951 yd |
| Cedar Park (Closed) Queens Road | grass pitches | 966 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 | 58.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 82.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.