Gambrel Bank Road is in Ashton-Under-Lyne and in Tameside district. OL6 8TW 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 Bank Road, Ashton-under-lyne, OL6 8TW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL6 8TP, OL6 8TJ, OL6 8TR, OL6 8YB, OL6 8TN, OL6 8SQ, OL6 8YD, OL6 8TL, OL6 8TS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OL6 8TW has a slightly higher male population, with 52% 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 | 53.8% | 48% | -5.8% | 51.0% | -3.0% |
| Male | 46.2% | 52% | 5.8% | 49.0% | 3.0% |
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 | 28.9% | 34.1% | 5.2% | 37.9% | -3.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.8% | 33.5% | -1.3% | 44.2% | -10.7% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 4% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 17.6% | 20.8% | 3.2% | 9.1% | 11.7% |
| Widowed | 17.1% | 7.5% | -9.6% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (64.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 28.9% | 31.7% | 2.8% | 48.4% | -16.7% |
| Good health | 29.8% | 32.7% | 2.9% | 33.6% | -0.9% |
| Fair health | 27.1% | 19.1% | -8.0% | 12.7% | 6.4% |
| Bad health | 12% | 12.6% | 0.6% | 4.0% | 8.6% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 4% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 2.8% |
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.
In the area around OL6 8TW this area, 41% 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 19.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 49.2% | 41% | -8.2% | 18.2% | 22.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.2% | 12.1% | 0.9% | 9.6% | 2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.3% | 9.2% | -3.1% | 13.4% | -4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 5.8% | 2.1% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.6% | 10.4% | 1.8% | 16.9% | -6.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.2% | 19.1% | 8.9% | 33.8% | -14.7% |
| Other | 4.8% | 2.3% | -2.5% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 3.6% | 0.5% | -3.1% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 3.6% | 0% | -3.6% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 4% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 2.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 91.1% | 91% | -0.1% | 81.4% | 9.6% |
In this area, 88.9% 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 | 95.6% | 88.9% | -6.7% | 83.2% | 5.7% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 6.5% | 5.6% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.7% | 2% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.2% | 88.9% | -5.3% | 83.2% | 5.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8.5% | 8.5% | 9.8% | -1.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.9% | 0.5% | -4.4% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.3% | 76.7% | -7.4% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 25.6% | 13.5% | 12.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.6% | 37.2% | -8.6% |
| Christian | 60.8% | 46.2% | 14.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 4.5% | 6.5% | -2.0% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gambrel Bank Road 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 -33.9%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 60% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48 Gambrel Bank Road, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £177,500 | 2022-01-21 | £208,543 |
| 60 Gambrel Bank Road, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2021-03-19 | £185,145 |
| 21 Gambrel Bank Road, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2018-02-28 | £193,805 |
| 19 Gambrel Bank Road, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £132,000 | 2017-09-15 | £212,559 |
| 19 Gambrel Bank Road, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £132,000 | 2017-09-15 | £212,559 |
OL6 8TW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in OL6 8TW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 61 |
| Full-Time Employee | 52 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Education | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilshaw Nursery School Store Street , OL7 9QA | - not rated | 696 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whiteacre Nursery School Romney Street , OL6 9HU | - not rated | 1,442 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trafalgar Nursery School John Street East , OL7 0NH | - not rated | 3,021 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollins Nursery School Hollins Lane , Micklehurst OL5 9DP | - not rated | 4,701 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 | 376 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Broadoak Norman Road , OL6 8QG | 3out of 4 | 399 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadoak Primary School Norman Road , OL6 8QG | - not rated | 399 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadoak County Infant School Broadoak Road , OL6 8RS | - not rated | 399 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Canon Burrows CofE Primary School Oldham Road , OL7 9ND | 3out of 4 | 816 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 | 888 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hartshead Sports College Greenhurst Road , OL6 9DX | - not rated | 1,373 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Damian's RC Science College Lees Road , OL6 8BH | 4out of 4 | 1,492 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stamford High School Mossley Road , OL6 9SD | - not rated | 1,826 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hathershaw College of Technology & Sport Bellfield Avenue , Hathershaw OL8 3EP | - not rated | 2,687 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 | 1,893 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton Sixth Form College Darnton Road , OL6 9RL | - not rated | 1,893 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tameside College Beaufort Road , OL6 6NX | - not rated | 2,071 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldham Sixth Form College Union Street West , OL8 1XU | - not rated | 4,676 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldham Sixth Form College Union Street West , OL8 1XU | - not rated | 4,676 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 | 842 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Samuel Laycock School Broadoak Road , OL6 8RF | - not rated | 916 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Rayner Independent School 1055 Ashton Road , Bardsley OL8 3HX | - not rated | 1,175 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Limes School 73A Taunton Road , Ashton under Lyne OL7 9DU | - not rated | 1,190 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Greater Manchester Alternative Provision 87 Blandford Street , Ashton Under Lyne ol6 7hw | - not rated | 1,878 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 | 316 yd | |
| Friends Of Oasis Broadoak Community Hub | Broadoak Primary School, Norman Road | 435 yd | |
| Anna's Community Cafe | Broadoak And Smallshaw Community Centre, Broadoak Road | 803 yd | |
| The Dog And Partridge | Dog And Partridge, 275 Oldham Road | 843 yd | |
| Jumparooz Inflatable Park | Unit 31 Berkeley Business Park, Turner Street | 1,066 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pegs Lantern | Pegs Lantern, St Albans Avenue | 400 yd | |
| The Broadoak Hotel | Broadoak Hotel, 69 Broadoak Road | 440 yd | |
| Old Ball Inn | Old Ball Inn, 50 Broadoak Road | 557 yd | |
| Waterloo & Taunton Conservative Club | Waterloo & Taunton Conservative Club, 350 Oldham Road | 823 yd | |
| Dog And Pheasant | Dog And Pheasant, 528 Oldham Road | 869 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lams Fish & Chips | Lams Fish & Chips, 3 Broadoak Crescent | 324 yd | |
| Sheikhs | Sheikhs, 156 St Albans Avenue | 397 yd | |
| Hoong Shing | Hoong Shing, 152 St Albans Avenue | 399 yd | |
| New Bella Pizza Limited | New Bella Pizza Limited, 150 St Albans Avenue | 401 yd | |
| Chilli Pickle | Chilli Pickle, 5 Smallshaw Lane | 700 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmfoods | Farmfoods, 12 Picton Street | 769 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Tesco Express, 397 Oldham Road | 834 yd | |
| Bargain World | Bargain World, 161 Kings Road | 1,064 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gambrel Bank ST. ALBANS AVENUE | grass pitches | 416 yd |
| Smallshaw Lane Playing Fields North HEGINBOTTOM CRESCENT | grass pitches | 481 yd |
| Waterloo Afc WATERLOO FOOTBALL GROUND WATERLOO FOOTBALL GROUND WILSHAW LANE | grass pitches | 664 yd |
| Dale Grove School (Closed) Wilshaw Lane | grass pitches | 682 yd |
| Small Shaw Lane Playing Fields South SMALLSHAW LANE | grass pitches | 700 yd |
| Broadoak Sports Centre (Closed) Broadoak Road | grass pitches | 767 yd |
| Great Academy Ashton BROADOAK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 846 yd |
| Canon Burows C Of E Primary School OLDHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 848 yd |
| Waterloo Primary School WORTHINGTON STREET | grass pitches | 923 yd |
| King George V Playing Fields ORMONDE COURT | grass pitches | 1,040 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 | 96.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.6% |
| 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 | 45.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 95.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.