Chapel Drive is in Ashton-Under-Lyne and in Tameside district. OL6 9HW is located in the Ashton St Michael's electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ashton-under-Lyne. This postcode has been in use since 1999-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Chapel Drive, Ashton-under-lyne, OL6 9HW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL6 9HH, OL6 9EN, OL6 9EG, OL6 9HA, OL6 9HB, OL6 8HH, OL6 9EY, OL6 8JD, OL6 9EF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OL6 9HW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.4% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.1% | 54.4% | 0.3% | 51.0% | 3.4% |
| Male | 45.9% | 45.6% | -0.3% | 49.0% | -3.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around OL6 9HW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 37.8% | 48% | 10.2% | 37.9% | 10.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.9% | 26.9% | -6.0% | 44.2% | -17.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 2.8% | -1.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 12.4% | 10.7% | -1.7% | 9.1% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 12% | 11.7% | -0.3% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
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 | 41.2% | 40.8% | -0.4% | 48.4% | -7.6% |
| Good health | 32.3% | 35.4% | 3.1% | 33.6% | 1.8% |
| Fair health | 18.7% | 19.2% | 0.5% | 12.7% | 6.5% |
| Bad health | 6.2% | 3.4% | -2.8% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 20.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.1% | 27.1% | -10.0% | 18.2% | 8.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.2% | 14% | -1.2% | 9.6% | 4.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.7% | 15% | 2.3% | 13.4% | 1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 7.2% | 4.0% | 5.3% | 1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 10.6% | -0.5% | 16.9% | -6.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.1% | 20.5% | 6.4% | 33.8% | -13.3% |
| Other | 6.7% | 5.7% | -1.0% | 2.8% | 2.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 6.7% | 6.1% | -0.6% | 3.1% | 3.0% |
| Pakistani | 4.5% | 4.4% | -0.1% | 2.7% | 1.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 2.9% | 11.2% | 8.3% | 2.5% | 8.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 83.8% | 71.4% | -12.4% | 81.4% | -10.0% |
| Other | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 76.5% 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 | 89.3% | 76.5% | -12.8% | 83.2% | -6.7% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 10.2% | 6.8% | 6.1% | 4.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 2.5% | 6.6% | 4.1% | 2.7% | 3.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.4% | 5.8% | 2.4% | 5.6% | 0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.2% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.1% | 76.4% | -12.7% | 83.2% | -6.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 8% | 6.9% | 9.8% | -1.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.7% | 3.6% | 0.9% | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 4% | 6% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 3.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 6.1% | 3.0% | 1.9% | 4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.4% | 76.7% | -15.3% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 2.9% | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 24.4% | 13.5% | 10.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.5% | 37.2% | 2.3% |
| Christian | 43.4% | 46.2% | -2.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 6% | 1.7% | 4.3% |
| Muslim | 5.8% | 6.5% | -0.7% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chapel Drive 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 -48.8%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 75% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Chapel Drive, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2021-01-14 | £131,413 |
| 2 Chapel Drive, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2018-08-31 | £224,284 |
| 9 Chapel Drive, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2018-01-19 | £210,411 |
| 17 Chapel Drive, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £107,500 | 2017-01-27 | £169,914 |
| 7 Chapel Drive, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £128,000 | 2016-11-18 | £201,536 |
The percentage of student residents living in OL6 9HW area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 144 |
| Retired | 72 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Looking after home or family | 38 |
| Unemployed | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 32 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Other | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 44 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Transport and storage | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Education | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| 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 | 373 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Inspire Academy Mossley Road , Ashton Under Lyne OL6 9RU | 3out of 4 | 645 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosehill Methodist Primary Academy Rose Hill Road , OL6 8YG | 3out of 4 | 660 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hurst Knoll St James' Church of England Primary School Ladbrooke Road , OL6 8JS | 3out of 4 | 952 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Broadoak Norman Road , OL6 8QG | 3out of 4 | 1,005 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 759 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Damian's RC Science College Lees Road , OL6 8BH | 4out of 4 | 1,087 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Hill School Thompson Cross , Stamford Street SK15 1LX | 3out of 4 | 1,840 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Copley Academy Huddersfield Road , SK15 3RR | 1out of 4 | 3,170 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Catholic College Birch Lane , SK16 5AP | 3out of 4 | 3,477 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 | 1,031 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tameside College Beaufort Road , OL6 6NX | - not rated | 1,581 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 | 803 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Works 4 U Summort (Norman Mackie & Associates Ltd) The Peacock , SK15 1EB | - not rated | 1,621 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greater Manchester Alternative Provision 87 Blandford Street , Ashton Under Lyne ol6 7hw | - not rated | 2,490 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawrence House The Coach House , Dean Terrace OL6 8AJ | - not rated | 2,562 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Safe Start Education 1,2 and 4 Henry Square Chambers , Ashton Under Lyne OL6 7ST | - not rated | 2,604 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 | 619 yd | |
| Anna's Community Cafe | Broadoak And Smallshaw Community Centre, Broadoak Road | 788 yd | |
| Friends Of Oasis Broadoak Community Hub | Broadoak Primary School, Norman Road | 1,084 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal Oak | Royal Oak Hotel, 23 Nook Lane | 337 yd | |
| The Lord Nelson | Lord Nelson Inn, Nook Lane | 339 yd | |
| Ashton United Football Club Ltd | Football Ground, Surrey Street | 386 yd | |
| Hare And Hounds | Hare And Hounds, 238 Kings Road | 399 yd | |
| Heroes Of Waterloo | Heroes Of Waterloo Hotel, 3 Mossley Road | 636 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royale Tandoori and Fried Chicken | Royale Tandoori and Fried Chicken, 19 Nook Lane | 334 yd | |
| Tracey's | Tracey's, 173 Queens Road | 335 yd | |
| Tai Hing | Tai Hing, 163 Queens Road | 343 yd | |
| Hurst Cross Tandoori | Hurst Cross Tandoori, 167 Queens Road | 360 yd | |
| Pizza Time | Pizza Time, 185 Kings Road | 386 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Superstore | Asda Stores Limited, 102 Queens Road | 248 yd | |
| Premier Hurst Cross | Late Shop Food Store, 187 Kings Road | 376 yd | |
| Bargain World | Bargain World, 161 Kings Road | 450 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Palace Road Playing Fields PALACE ROAD | grass pitches | 306 yd |
| Surrey Street (Ashton United Fc) SURREY STREET | grass pitches | 385 yd |
| Cedar Park (Closed) Queens Road | grass pitches | 463 yd |
| New Charter Academy (Silver Sprints Campus) (Closed) Mossley Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 556 yd |
| Rosehill Methodist Community Primary School ROSE HILL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 568 yd |
| Rosehill Tennis Club ROSEHILL TENNIS CLUB ROSEHILL TENNIS CLUB GORSEY LANE | tennis courts | 574 yd |
| Stalybridge Celtic Juniors Football Club STALYBRIDGE JUNIOR SOCCER CENTRE STALYBRIDGE JUNIOR SOCCER CENTRE MOSSLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 735 yd |
| Ashton-Under-Lyne Golf Club Gorsey Way | golf | 774 yd |
| New Charter Academy (Greenhurst Campus) (Closed) Greenhurst Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 819 yd |
| Samuel Laycock School (Closed) Mereside | 869 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 | 86.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 86.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 86.7% |
| 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 | 79.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 180.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.