Glendon Crescent is in Ashton-Under-Lyne and in Tameside district. OL6 8XU 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 Glendon Crescent, Ashton-under-lyne, OL6 8XU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL6 8XR, OL6 8XY, OL6 8UG, OL6 8UF, OL6 8XS, OL6 8TY, OL6 8XX, OL6 8TZ, OL6 8UE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OL6 8XU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51% | 51.7% | 0.7% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 49% | 48.3% | -0.7% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of OL6 8XU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.2% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 27.1% | 31% | 3.9% | 37.9% | -6.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.8% | 55.2% | -1.6% | 44.2% | 11.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 5.9% | 3.2% | -2.7% | 9.1% | -5.9% |
| Widowed | 8.1% | 6.5% | -1.6% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41.4% | 46.1% | 4.7% | 48.4% | -2.3% |
| Good health | 38.8% | 37.4% | -1.4% | 33.6% | 3.8% |
| Fair health | 14% | 12.5% | -1.5% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 3.1% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19% | 21.9% | 2.9% | 18.2% | 3.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.6% | 10.4% | -7.2% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15% | 13.3% | -1.7% | 13.4% | -0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 6.5% | 2.8% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 18.3% | 7.7% | 16.9% | 1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.9% | 25.9% | 1.0% | 33.8% | -7.9% |
| Other | 9.2% | 3.6% | -5.6% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 65.9% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Indian | 14.9% | 10.2% | -4.7% | 3.1% | 7.1% |
| Pakistani | 12.8% | 17.6% | 4.8% | 2.7% | 14.9% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 68.2% | 65.9% | -2.3% | 81.4% | -15.5% |
In this area, 77.3% 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 | 80.5% | 77.3% | -3.2% | 83.2% | -5.9% |
| European Union | 2% | 5.3% | 3.3% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 4.7% | 4.3% | -0.4% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.2% | 13% | 0.8% | 5.6% | 7.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.5% | 77.8% | -2.7% | 83.2% | -5.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 16.9% | 16.6% | 9.8% | 7.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 3.1% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.1% | 1.3% | -16.8% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.1% | 76.7% | 9.4% |
| Italy | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 5% | 13.5% | -8.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.7% | 37.2% | -14.5% |
| Christian | 44.7% | 46.2% | -1.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 9.3% | 1.7% | 7.6% |
| Muslim | 18% | 6.5% | 11.5% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Glendon Crescent 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 -15.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Glendon Crescent, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2023-11-24 | £348,266 |
| 10 Glendon Crescent, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2021-01-06 | £227,066 |
| 34 Glendon Crescent, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2017-12-15 | £335,640 |
| 11 Glendon Crescent, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £201,000 | 2016-12-22 | £306,228 |
| 28 Glendon Crescent, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £193,000 | 2016-02-05 | £325,667 |
OL6 8XU 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 95 |
| Retired | 82 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Academy Broadoak Norman Road , OL6 8QG | 3out of 4 | 882 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holden Clough Community Primary School St. Albans Avenue , OL6 8XN | 2out of 4 | 949 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Canon Burrows CofE Primary School Oldham Road , OL7 9ND | 4out of 4 | 1,003 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterloo Primary School Worthington Street , OL7 9NA | 2out of 4 | 1,209 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's RC Primary School St Christopher's Road , OL6 9DP | 4out of 4 | 1,500 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 | 1,024 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Damian's RC Science College Lees Road , OL6 8BH | 4out of 4 | 1,425 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hathershaw College Bellfield Avenue , Hathershaw OL8 3EP | 3out of 4 | 2,142 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Oldham Hollins Road , OL8 4JZ | 1out of 4 | 3,091 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Laurus Ryecroft Lumb Lane , Droylsden M43 7LJ | - not rated | 3,259 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 | 2,397 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tameside College Beaufort Road , OL6 6NX | - not rated | 2,626 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldham Sixth Form College Union Street West , OL8 1XU | - not rated | 4,114 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oldham College Rochdale Road , OL9 6AA | - not rated | 4,596 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 | 1,016 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawrence House The Coach House , Dean Terrace OL6 8AJ | - not rated | 1,480 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Greater Manchester Alternative Provision 87 Blandford Street , Ashton Under Lyne ol6 7hw | - not rated | 2,369 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 | 2,695 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Bridge School Roman Road , Hollinwood OL8 3PH | 4out of 4 | 3,136 yd | Academy special converter | 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 | 824 yd | |
| Friends Of Oasis Broadoak Community Hub | Broadoak Primary School, Norman Road | 837 yd | |
| Kickback Cafe | 1055 Ashton Road | 897 yd | |
| Anna's Community Cafe | Broadoak And Smallshaw Community Centre, Broadoak Road | 931 yd | |
| Smokies Park Hotel | Ashton Road | 1,037 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pegs Lantern | Pegs Lantern, St Albans Avenue | 214 yd | |
| Dog And Pheasant | Dog And Pheasant, 528 Oldham Road | 837 yd | |
| The Broadoak Hotel | Broadoak Hotel, 69 Broadoak Road | 960 yd | |
| Daisyfield | Daisyfield Inn, 14 Keb Lane | 1,015 yd | |
| Old Ball Inn | Old Ball Inn, 50 Broadoak Road | 1,073 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoong Shing | Hoong Shing, 152 St Albans Avenue | 221 yd | |
| New Bella Pizza Limited | New Bella Pizza Limited, 150 St Albans Avenue | 227 yd | |
| Sheikhs | Sheikhs, 156 St Albans Avenue | 243 yd | |
| Lams Fish & Chips | Lams Fish & Chips, 3 Broadoak Crescent | 832 yd | |
| Three Burgers | Unit 3, 1055 Ashton Road | 897 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Tesco Express, 397 Oldham Road | 928 yd | |
| Farmfoods | Farmfoods, 12 Picton Street | 970 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gambrel Bank ST. ALBANS AVENUE | grass pitches | 385 yd |
| Broadoak Sports Centre (Closed) Broadoak Road | grass pitches | 833 yd |
| Great Academy Ashton BROADOAK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 858 yd |
| Smallshaw Lane Playing Fields North HEGINBOTTOM CRESCENT | grass pitches | 879 yd |
| Waterloo Afc WATERLOO FOOTBALL GROUND WATERLOO FOOTBALL GROUND WILSHAW LANE | grass pitches | 1,024 yd |
| Dale Grove School (Closed) Wilshaw Lane | grass pitches | 1,073 yd |
| Canon Burows C Of E Primary School OLDHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 1,088 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 | 75.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 68.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.