Greenwood Avenue is in Ashton-Under-Lyne and in Tameside district. OL6 8SL 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 Greenwood Avenue, Ashton-under-lyne, OL6 8SL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL6 8RU, OL6 8SJ, OL6 8RT, OL6 8RX, OL6 8RY, OL6 8RG, OL6 8RE, OL6 8RH, OL6 8RD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OL6 8SL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.6% | 51.4% | 4.8% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 53.4% | 48.6% | -4.8% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 8SL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 60.5% 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 | 48.6% | 60.5% | 11.9% | 37.9% | 22.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.7% | 24% | -2.7% | 44.2% | -20.2% |
| Separated | 6% | 3.9% | -2.1% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 14.3% | 7.4% | -6.9% | 9.1% | -1.7% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 4.3% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 | 34.5% | 43.3% | 8.8% | 48.4% | -5.1% |
| Good health | 35.4% | 30.7% | -4.7% | 33.6% | -2.9% |
| Fair health | 16.8% | 13.7% | -3.1% | 12.7% | 1.0% |
| Bad health | 10.4% | 10.1% | -0.3% | 4.0% | 6.1% |
| Very bad health | 3% | 2.1% | -0.9% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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 8SL this area, 36.2% 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 14.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 42.6% | 36.2% | -6.4% | 18.2% | 18.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 24.7% | 13.2% | -11.5% | 9.6% | 3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.5% | 14.8% | -0.7% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 7% | 5.8% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.2% | 11.3% | 4.1% | 16.9% | -5.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 5.2% | 14.8% | 9.6% | 33.8% | -19.0% |
| Other | 3.6% | 2.7% | -0.9% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.5% | -0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 2.4% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 94.8% | 88.2% | -6.6% | 81.4% | 6.8% |
| Other | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
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 | 95.7% | 90.4% | -5.3% | 83.2% | 7.2% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 4.2% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
| Africa | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 3% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -2.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.4% | 91% | -4.4% | 83.2% | 7.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 4.8% | 4.5% | 9.8% | -5.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 0% | -3.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.6% | 76.7% | -10.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 3% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| North Africa | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 28.1% | 13.5% | 14.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.6% | 37.2% | 13.4% |
| Christian | 37.5% | 46.2% | -8.7% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 3.9% | 6.5% | -2.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Greenwood 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 -12.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45 Greenwood Avenue, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2008-09-19 | £184,245 |
| Full-Time Employee | 77 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 43 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Other | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Education | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Academy Broadoak Norman Road , OL6 8QG | 3out of 4 | 70 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hurst Knoll St James' Church of England Primary School Ladbrooke Road , OL6 8JS | 3out of 4 | 782 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's RC Primary School St Christopher's Road , OL6 9DP | 4out of 4 | 922 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holden Clough Community Primary School St. Albans Avenue , OL6 8XN | 2out of 4 | 923 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Mount Carmel RC Primary School, Ashton-under-Lyne Holden Street , OL6 9JJ | 3out of 4 | 1,131 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 | 2out of 4 | 602 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Damian's RC Science College Lees Road , OL6 8BH | 4out of 4 | 1,264 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Hill School Thompson Cross , Stamford Street SK15 1LX | 3out of 4 | 2,521 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Hathershaw College Bellfield Avenue , Hathershaw OL8 3EP | 3out of 4 | 2,980 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Laurus Ryecroft Lumb Lane , Droylsden M43 7LJ | - not rated | 3,432 yd | Free schools | 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 | 1,556 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tameside College Beaufort Road , OL6 6NX | - not rated | 1,816 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldham Sixth Form College Union Street West , OL8 1XU | - not rated | 4,933 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oldham College Rochdale Road , OL9 6AA | - not rated | 5,410 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 | 2out of 4 | 649 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greater Manchester Alternative Provision 87 Blandford Street , Ashton Under Lyne ol6 7hw | - not rated | 1,947 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawrence House The Coach House , Dean Terrace OL6 8AJ | - not rated | 2,111 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Safe Start Education 1,2 and 4 Henry Square Chambers , Ashton Under Lyne OL6 7ST | - not rated | 2,192 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Works 4 U Summort (Norman Mackie & Associates Ltd) The Peacock , SK15 1EB | - not rated | 2,496 yd | Special post 16 institution | 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 | 120 yd | |
| Bean And Bun | Bean And Bun, 4 Broadoak Crescent | 374 yd | |
| Anna's Community Cafe | Broadoak And Smallshaw Community Centre, Broadoak Road | 393 yd | |
| Amaani | Amaani, 77 Lees Road | 733 yd | |
| Shree Bharatiya Mandal | Shree Bharatiya Mandal Indian Association, 103 Union Road | 855 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Broadoak Hotel | Broadoak Hotel, 69 Broadoak Road | 483 yd | |
| Old Ball Inn | Old Ball Inn, 50 Broadoak Road | 510 yd | |
| Hare And Hounds | Hare And Hounds, 238 Kings Road | 601 yd | |
| Ashton United Football Club Ltd | Football Ground, Surrey Street | 608 yd | |
| Pegs Lantern | Pegs Lantern, St Albans Avenue | 631 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lams Fish & Chips | Lams Fish & Chips, 3 Broadoak Crescent | 374 yd | |
| Murghanos | Murghanos, 167 Kings Road | 560 yd | |
| Andys English Fish And Chips | Andys English Fish And Chips, 234 Kings Road | 601 yd | |
| Sheikhs | Sheikhs, 156 St Albans Avenue | 605 yd | |
| Pizza Time | Pizza Time, 185 Kings Road | 613 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bargain World | Bargain World, 161 Kings Road | 560 yd | |
| Premier Hurst Cross | Late Shop Food Store, 187 Kings Road | 621 yd | |
| Asda Superstore | Asda Stores Limited, 102 Queens Road | 780 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Smallshaw Lane Playing Fields North HEGINBOTTOM CRESCENT | grass pitches | 109 yd |
| Small Shaw Lane Playing Fields South SMALLSHAW LANE | grass pitches | 275 yd |
| Broadoak Sports Centre (Closed) Broadoak Road | grass pitches | 431 yd |
| Gambrel Bank ST. ALBANS AVENUE | grass pitches | 488 yd |
| Great Academy Ashton BROADOAK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 532 yd |
| Surrey Street (Ashton United Fc) SURREY STREET | grass pitches | 609 yd |
| Cedar Park (Closed) Queens Road | grass pitches | 724 yd |
| King George V Playing Fields ORMONDE COURT | grass pitches | 856 yd |
| Palace Road Playing Fields PALACE ROAD | grass pitches | 945 yd |
| New Charter Academy (Greenhurst Campus) (Closed) Greenhurst Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,011 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 | 61.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 61.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 61.1% |
| 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 | 53.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 98.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.