Gambrel Grove is in Ashton-Under-Lyne and in Tameside district. OL6 8TL 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 Gambrel Grove, Ashton-under-lyne, OL6 8TL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL6 8TN, OL6 8TQ, OL6 8TJ, OL6 8TF, OL6 8TH, OL7 9QT, OL6 8TR, OL7 9QU, OL6 8TW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OL6 8TL 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 Gambrel Grove 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Gambrel Grove, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2022-11-25 | £219,643 |
| 13 Gambrel Grove, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £242,000 | 2021-12-21 | £291,518 |
| 11 Gambrel Grove, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2021-11-26 | £241,989 |
| 16 Gambrel Grove, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2020-07-17 | £244,934 |
| 7 Gambrel Grove, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £87,000 | 2018-08-31 | £135,512 |
OL6 8TL 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilshaw Nursery School Store Street , OL7 9QA | - not rated | 524 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whiteacre Nursery School Romney Street , OL6 9HU | - not rated | 1,383 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trafalgar Nursery School John Street East , OL7 0NH | - not rated | 2,862 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollins Nursery School Hollins Lane , Micklehurst OL5 9DP | - not rated | 4,878 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smallshaw Junior School Norman Road , OL6 8QG | - not rated | 442 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Broadoak Norman Road , OL6 8QG | 3out of 4 | 503 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadoak Primary School Norman Road , OL6 8QG | - not rated | 503 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadoak County Infant School Broadoak Road , OL6 8RS | - not rated | 503 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Canon Burrows CofE Primary School Oldham Road , OL7 9ND | 3out of 4 | 652 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 | 1,063 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hartshead Sports College Greenhurst Road , OL6 9DX | - not rated | 1,550 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Damian's RC Science College Lees Road , OL6 8BH | 4out of 4 | 1,678 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stamford High School Mossley Road , OL6 9SD | - not rated | 1,902 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hathershaw College of Technology & Sport Bellfield Avenue , Hathershaw OL8 3EP | - not rated | 2,733 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 | 1,918 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton Sixth Form College Darnton Road , OL6 9RL | - not rated | 1,918 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tameside College Beaufort Road , OL6 6NX | - not rated | 2,037 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldham Sixth Form College Union Street West , OL8 1XU | - not rated | 4,739 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldham Sixth Form College Union Street West , OL8 1XU | - not rated | 4,739 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Limes School 73A Taunton Road , Ashton under Lyne OL7 9DU | - not rated | 1,005 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Samuel Laycock School Broadoak Road , OL6 8RF | - not rated | 1,022 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Samuel Laycock School Broadoak Road , OL6 8RF | - not rated | 1,095 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Rayner Independent School 1055 Ashton Road , Bardsley OL8 3HX | - not rated | 1,159 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greater Manchester Alternative Provision 87 Blandford Street , Ashton Under Lyne ol6 7hw | - not rated | 1,716 yd | Other independent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bean And Bun | Bean And Bun, 4 Broadoak Crescent | 324 yd | |
| Friends Of Oasis Broadoak Community Hub | Broadoak Primary School, Norman Road | 532 yd | |
| The Dog And Partridge | Dog And Partridge, 275 Oldham Road | 658 yd | |
| Jumparooz Inflatable Park | Unit 31 Berkeley Business Park, Turner Street | 943 yd | |
| Anna's Community Cafe | Broadoak And Smallshaw Community Centre, Broadoak Road | 965 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Broadoak Hotel | Broadoak Hotel, 69 Broadoak Road | 389 yd | |
| Old Ball Inn | Old Ball Inn, 50 Broadoak Road | 510 yd | |
| Pegs Lantern | Pegs Lantern, St Albans Avenue | 569 yd | |
| Waterloo & Taunton Conservative Club | Waterloo & Taunton Conservative Club, 350 Oldham Road | 636 yd | |
| Dog And Pheasant | Dog And Pheasant, 528 Oldham Road | 787 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lams Fish & Chips | Lams Fish & Chips, 3 Broadoak Crescent | 331 yd | |
| Hoong Shing | Hoong Shing, 152 St Albans Avenue | 569 yd | |
| Sheikhs | Sheikhs, 156 St Albans Avenue | 571 yd | |
| New Bella Pizza Limited | New Bella Pizza Limited, 150 St Albans Avenue | 573 yd | |
| The Great Wall | The Great Wall, 432 - 434 Oldham Road | 607 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmfoods | Farmfoods, 12 Picton Street | 617 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Tesco Express, 397 Oldham Road | 712 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Waterloo Afc WATERLOO FOOTBALL GROUND WATERLOO FOOTBALL GROUND WILSHAW LANE | grass pitches | 479 yd |
| Dale Grove School (Closed) Wilshaw Lane | grass pitches | 494 yd |
| Smallshaw Lane Playing Fields North HEGINBOTTOM CRESCENT | grass pitches | 575 yd |
| Gambrel Bank ST. ALBANS AVENUE | grass pitches | 603 yd |
| Canon Burows C Of E Primary School OLDHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 682 yd |
| Waterloo Primary School WORTHINGTON STREET | grass pitches | 739 yd |
| Small Shaw Lane Playing Fields South SMALLSHAW LANE | grass pitches | 769 yd |
| Broadoak Sports Centre (Closed) Broadoak Road | grass pitches | 941 yd |
| King George V Playing Fields ORMONDE COURT | grass pitches | 985 yd |
| Great Academy Ashton BROADOAK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 42.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 45.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 76.34 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 76.34 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.