Nook Lane is in Ashton-Under-Lyne and in Tameside district. OL6 9HQ 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 Nook Lane, Ashton-under-lyne, OL6 9HQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL6 9DP, OL6 9EB, OL6 9EA, OL6 9HF, OL6 9DT, OL6 9HJ, OL6 9HE, OL6 9NH, OL6 9HD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OL6 9HQ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% 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 | 49.7% | 49.4% | -0.3% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 50.3% | 50.6% | 0.3% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
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 | 43.8% | 38.5% | -5.3% | 37.9% | 0.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.6% | 41.4% | 1.8% | 44.2% | -2.8% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 4.9% | 3.4% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 8.6% | -1.6% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 6.6% | 1.7% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
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 | 42% | 42.3% | 0.3% | 48.4% | -6.1% |
| Good health | 31.8% | 31% | -0.8% | 33.6% | -2.6% |
| Fair health | 15.2% | 16.8% | 1.6% | 12.7% | 4.1% |
| Bad health | 8.9% | 9% | 0.1% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 1% | -1.1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 17.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.7% | 23.4% | -5.3% | 18.2% | 5.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.7% | 16.8% | -0.9% | 9.6% | 7.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.5% | 15.6% | -2.9% | 13.4% | 2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 7.4% | 5.9% | 5.3% | 2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.6% | 13.5% | -0.1% | 16.9% | -3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.7% | 17.6% | 2.9% | 33.8% | -16.2% |
| Other | 5.3% | 5.7% | 0.4% | 2.8% | 2.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 3.9% | 4.8% | 0.9% | 3.1% | 1.7% |
| Pakistani | 2.1% | 8.3% | 6.2% | 2.7% | 5.6% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 2.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 87.2% | 81.5% | -5.7% | 81.4% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 88.7% 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 | 91.7% | 88.7% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 5.5% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Africa | 3% | 2.6% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.2% | 5.8% | 1.6% | 5.6% | 0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.1% | 88.5% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 5.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 6.7% | 5.5% | 9.8% | -3.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.1% | 1% | -4.1% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.9% | 76.7% | 2.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 15% | 13.5% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33% | 37.2% | -4.2% |
| Christian | 51.9% | 46.2% | 5.7% |
| Hindu | 4.8% | 1.7% | 3.1% |
| Muslim | 7.4% | 6.5% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 2.9% | 6.0% | -3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Nook 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 remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90 Nook Lane, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £178,000 | 2021-12-06 | £198,214 |
| 96 Nook Lane, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2020-12-08 | £222,048 |
| 94 Nook Lane, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2019-02-20 | £229,872 |
| 94 Nook Lane, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £101,000 | 2018-06-15 | £147,841 |
| 86 Nook Lane, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2018-04-06 | £202,300 |
OL6 9HQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 90 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Christopher's RC Primary School St Christopher's Road , OL6 9DP | 4out of 4 | 46 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holden Clough Community Primary School St. Albans Avenue , OL6 8XN | 2out of 4 | 759 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosehill Methodist Primary Academy Rose Hill Road , OL6 8YG | 3out of 4 | 770 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Broadoak Norman Road , OL6 8QG | 3out of 4 | 953 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Inspire Academy Mossley Road , Ashton Under Lyne OL6 9RU | 3out of 4 | 1,008 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 447 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Damian's RC Science College Lees Road , OL6 8BH | 4out of 4 | 675 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Hill School Thompson Cross , Stamford Street SK15 1LX | 3out of 4 | 2,253 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Hathershaw College Bellfield Avenue , Hathershaw OL8 3EP | 3out of 4 | 3,399 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Copley Academy Huddersfield Road , SK15 3RR | 1out of 4 | 3,476 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 1,442 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tameside College Beaufort Road , OL6 6NX | - not rated | 1,964 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldham Sixth Form College Union Street West , OL8 1XU | - not rated | 5,196 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | 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 | 466 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Works 4 U Summort (Norman Mackie & Associates Ltd) The Peacock , SK15 1EB | - not rated | 1,991 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawrence House The Coach House , Dean Terrace OL6 8AJ | - not rated | 2,159 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Greater Manchester Alternative Provision 87 Blandford Street , Ashton Under Lyne ol6 7hw | - not rated | 2,684 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 | 2,847 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amaani | Amaani, 77 Lees Road | 264 yd | |
| Anna's Community Cafe | Broadoak And Smallshaw Community Centre, Broadoak Road | 574 yd | |
| Friends Of Oasis Broadoak Community Hub | Broadoak Primary School, Norman Road | 1,028 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lord Nelson | Lord Nelson Inn, Nook Lane | 138 yd | |
| The Royal Oak | Royal Oak Hotel, 23 Nook Lane | 404 yd | |
| Ashton United Football Club Ltd | Football Ground, Surrey Street | 433 yd | |
| Ashton-Under-Lyne Golf Club | Ashton Golf Club, Gorsey Way | 439 yd | |
| Hare And Hounds | Hare And Hounds, 238 Kings Road | 498 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royale Tandoori and Fried Chicken | Royale Tandoori and Fried Chicken, 19 Nook Lane | 403 yd | |
| Pizza Time | Pizza Time, 185 Kings Road | 488 yd | |
| Andys English Fish And Chips | Andys English Fish And Chips, 234 Kings Road | 498 yd | |
| Murghanos | Murghanos, 167 Kings Road | 548 yd | |
| Tracey's | Tracey's, 173 Queens Road | 555 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premier Hurst Cross | Late Shop Food Store, 187 Kings Road | 472 yd | |
| Asda Superstore | Asda Stores Limited, 102 Queens Road | 500 yd | |
| Bargain World | Bargain World, 161 Kings Road | 548 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| New Charter Academy (Greenhurst Campus) (Closed) Greenhurst Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 401 yd |
| Surrey Street (Ashton United Fc) SURREY STREET | grass pitches | 432 yd |
| Ashton-Under-Lyne Golf Club Gorsey Way | golf | 440 yd |
| Rosehill Tennis Club ROSEHILL TENNIS CLUB ROSEHILL TENNIS CLUB GORSEY LANE | tennis courts | 502 yd |
| Great Academy Ashton BROADOAK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 613 yd |
| Broadoak Sports Centre (Closed) Broadoak Road | grass pitches | 644 yd |
| Rosehill Methodist Community Primary School ROSE HILL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 660 yd |
| Palace Road Playing Fields PALACE ROAD | grass pitches | 679 yd |
| St Damian'S Rc Science College LEES ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 684 yd |
| St Damien'S Rc Science Centre (Closed) Lees Road | grass pitches | 715 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 381.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.