Green Lane is in Ashton-Under-Lyne and in Tameside district. OL6 8TE 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 Green Lane, Ashton-under-lyne, OL6 8TE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL6 8YQ, OL6 8QH, OL6 8TF, OL7 9QZ, OL6 8TQ, OL7 9RA, OL6 8QJ, OL7 9QU, OL7 9RE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OL6 8TE has a slightly higher male population, with 51.7% 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 | 50.2% | 48.3% | -1.9% | 51.0% | -2.7% |
| Male | 49.8% | 51.7% | 1.9% | 49.0% | 2.7% |
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 | 36.8% | 40.9% | 4.1% | 37.9% | 3.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.4% | 44.4% | -5.0% | 44.2% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 7.6% | 0.7% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 4.9% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42.5% | 47% | 4.5% | 48.4% | -1.4% |
| Good health | 36.1% | 38.9% | 2.8% | 33.6% | 5.3% |
| Fair health | 13.7% | 11.3% | -2.4% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 6% | 2.5% | -3.5% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 0.4% | -1.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 20.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.4% | 17.3% | -6.1% | 18.2% | -0.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.2% | 13.7% | -4.5% | 9.6% | 4.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.6% | 19.5% | -2.1% | 13.4% | 6.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 9.3% | 5.8% | 5.3% | 4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13% | 17.7% | 4.7% | 16.9% | 0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.3% | 20.8% | 3.5% | 33.8% | -13.0% |
| Other | 3% | 1.8% | -1.2% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 2.5% | 1.8% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 95.4% | 88.8% | -6.6% | 81.4% | 7.4% |
| Arab | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 93% 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 | 95.8% | 93% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 9.8% |
| European Union | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.2% | 3.5% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -2.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.4% | 93% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 9.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 9.8% | -7.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 1.7% | -0.1% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.0% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.1% | 76.7% | 10.4% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 9.1% | 13.5% | -4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.2% | 37.2% | -6.0% |
| Christian | 60.4% | 46.2% | 14.2% |
| Hindu | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 3.5% | 6.5% | -3.0% |
| Not answered | 2.8% | 6.0% | -3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Green Lane 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 -10.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 57 Green Lane, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2017-11-17 | £519,103 |
| 60 Green Lane, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £282,000 | 2017-04-25 | £477,061 |
| 71 Green Lane, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £302,495 | 2015-07-14 | £555,358 |
| 58 Green Lane, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £242,500 | 2014-08-29 | £465,302 |
| 68 Green Lane, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £272,000 | 2013-12-13 | £543,489 |
OL6 8TE 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 | 91 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Education | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canon Burrows CofE Primary School Oldham Road , OL7 9ND | 4out of 4 | 576 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterloo Primary School Worthington Street , OL7 9NA | 2out of 4 | 592 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Broadoak Norman Road , OL6 8QG | 3out of 4 | 599 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Canon Johnson CofE Primary School Elgin Street , OL7 9DD | 2out of 4 | 774 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hurst Knoll St James' Church of England Primary School Ladbrooke Road , OL6 8JS | 3out of 4 | 978 yd | Voluntary controlled 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 | 1,223 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Damian's RC Science College Lees Road , OL6 8BH | 4out of 4 | 1,860 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Laurus Ryecroft Lumb Lane , Droylsden M43 7LJ | - not rated | 2,793 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Hill School Thompson Cross , Stamford Street SK15 1LX | 3out of 4 | 2,824 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Hathershaw College Bellfield Avenue , Hathershaw OL8 3EP | 3out of 4 | 2,888 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,866 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tameside College Beaufort Road , OL6 6NX | - not rated | 1,920 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldham Sixth Form College Union Street West , OL8 1XU | - not rated | 4,903 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oldham College Rochdale Road , OL9 6AA | - not rated | 5,391 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 | 1,261 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greater Manchester Alternative Provision 87 Blandford Street , Ashton Under Lyne ol6 7hw | - not rated | 1,499 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 | 1,815 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawrence House The Coach House , Dean Terrace OL6 8AJ | - not rated | 2,356 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Works 4 U Summort (Norman Mackie & Associates Ltd) The Peacock , SK15 1EB | - not rated | 2,929 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bean And Bun | Bean And Bun, 4 Broadoak Crescent | 266 yd | |
| Friends Of Oasis Broadoak Community Hub | Broadoak Primary School, Norman Road | 523 yd | |
| The Dog And Partridge | Dog And Partridge, 275 Oldham Road | 602 yd | |
| Jumparooz Inflatable Park | Unit 31 Berkeley Business Park, Turner Street | 711 yd | |
| Eclectic Avenue | Christ Church Community Centre, Taunton Road | 823 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Broadoak Hotel | Broadoak Hotel, 69 Broadoak Road | 227 yd | |
| Old Ball Inn | Old Ball Inn, 50 Broadoak Road | 330 yd | |
| Waterloo & Taunton Conservative Club | Waterloo & Taunton Conservative Club, 350 Oldham Road | 568 yd | |
| Pegs Lantern | Pegs Lantern, St Albans Avenue | 773 yd | |
| Junction Inn | Junction Inn, 55 Turner Lane | 893 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lams Fish & Chips | Lams Fish & Chips, 3 Broadoak Crescent | 268 yd | |
| Chilli Pickle | Chilli Pickle, 5 Smallshaw Lane | 419 yd | |
| The Kitchen | The Kitchen, 292 Oldham Road | 579 yd | |
| Waterloo Chippy | Waterloo Chippy, 219 Oldham Road | 626 yd | |
| The Great Wall | The Great Wall, 432 - 434 Oldham Road | 628 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmfoods | Farmfoods, 12 Picton Street | 684 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Tesco Express, 397 Oldham Road | 822 yd | |
| Premier Crowhill Supermarket | Premier Crowhill Supermarket, 61 Crowhill Road | 1,044 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dale Grove School (Closed) Wilshaw Lane | grass pitches | 421 yd |
| Waterloo Afc WATERLOO FOOTBALL GROUND WATERLOO FOOTBALL GROUND WILSHAW LANE | grass pitches | 444 yd |
| Smallshaw Lane Playing Fields North HEGINBOTTOM CRESCENT | grass pitches | 554 yd |
| Waterloo Primary School WORTHINGTON STREET | grass pitches | 690 yd |
| Small Shaw Lane Playing Fields South SMALLSHAW LANE | grass pitches | 694 yd |
| Canon Burows C Of E Primary School OLDHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 709 yd |
| Gambrel Bank ST. ALBANS AVENUE | grass pitches | 771 yd |
| King George V Playing Fields ORMONDE COURT | grass pitches | 777 yd |
| International Gym & Hope Street Boxing JAMES HOWE MILL JAMES HOWE MILL LORD STREET | health and fitness suite | 973 yd |
| Broadoak Sports Centre (Closed) Broadoak Road | grass pitches | 1,024 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 | 93.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 93.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 93.8% |
| 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 | 63.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 72.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.