Cedar Avenue is in Ashton-Under-Lyne and in Tameside district. OL6 9LG 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 1990-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cedar Avenue, Ashton-under-lyne, OL6 9LG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL6 9LL, OL6 9LJ, OL6 9LN, OL6 8LA, OL6 9LW, OL6 9NJ, OL6 8HB, OL6 8EZ, OL6 9LH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OL6 9LG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 44.8% | 50.8% | 6.0% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 55.2% | 49.2% | -6.0% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 9LG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46% 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 | 38.9% | 46% | 7.1% | 37.9% | 8.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.9% | 33.2% | -7.7% | 44.2% | -11.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 0.9% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 11.8% | 2.2% | 9.1% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 8.7% | 7.6% | -1.1% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
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 | 37.6% | 47% | 9.4% | 48.4% | -1.4% |
| Good health | 37.6% | 32.3% | -5.3% | 33.6% | -1.3% |
| Fair health | 17.6% | 13.5% | -4.1% | 12.7% | 0.8% |
| Bad health | 6% | 7.1% | 1.1% | 4.0% | 3.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 20.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.9% | 25.1% | -1.8% | 18.2% | 6.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.2% | 9.7% | -9.5% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.3% | 17.9% | -0.4% | 13.4% | 4.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.8% | 8.7% | 2.9% | 5.3% | 3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13% | 15.5% | 2.5% | 16.9% | -1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 12% | 20.3% | 8.3% | 33.8% | -13.5% |
| Other | 4.8% | 2.9% | -1.9% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 1.5% |
| Chinese | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 6.8% | 3.4% | -3.4% | 3.1% | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 2.8% | 7.2% | 4.4% | 2.7% | 4.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 86.4% | 80% | -6.4% | 81.4% | -1.4% |
| Other | 0% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
In this area, 88% 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 | 90.8% | 88% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 4.8% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 4.1% | 3.3% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
| Africa | 2.8% | 1.1% | -1.7% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.6% | 4.9% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.8% | 88% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 4.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 9.8% | 9.4% | 9.8% | 0.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 0.4% | -1.6% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 6% | 0.4% | -5.6% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.1% | 76.7% | -2.6% |
| Portugal | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 3.4% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 17.9% | 13.5% | 4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.8% | 37.2% | -0.4% |
| Christian | 48.1% | 46.2% | 1.9% |
| Hindu | 2.6% | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 9% | 6.5% | 2.5% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Not answered | 3% | 6.0% | -3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cedar Avenue 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. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Cedar Avenue, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2025-02-07 | £266,457 |
| 3 Cedar Avenue, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2023-12-15 | £261,233 |
| 2 Cedar Avenue, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2019-03-29 | £274,178 |
| 19 Cedar Avenue, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £166,500 | 2017-12-20 | £268,509 |
| 4 Cedar Avenue, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £155,500 | 2016-11-08 | £261,555 |
OL6 9LG 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 | 70 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whiteacre Nursery School Romney Street , OL6 9HU | - not rated | 860 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilshaw Nursery School Store Street , OL7 9QA | - not rated | 1,647 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trafalgar Nursery School John Street East , OL7 0NH | - not rated | 2,908 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollins Nursery School Hollins Lane , Micklehurst OL5 9DP | - not rated | 4,155 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurst Infant School Alderley Street , OL6 8EW | - not rated | 269 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hurst Knoll St James' Church of England Primary School Ladbrooke Road , OL6 8JS | 3out of 4 | 408 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Mount Carmel RC Primary School, Ashton-under-Lyne Holden Street , OL6 9JJ | 3out of 4 | 566 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's RC Primary School Holden Street , OL6 9JJ | - not rated | 614 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Broadoak Norman Road , OL6 8QG | 3out of 4 | 751 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stamford High School Mossley Road , OL6 9SD | - not rated | 703 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Academy Ashton Broadoak Road , OL6 8RF | - not rated | 924 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hartshead Sports College Greenhurst Road , OL6 9DX | - not rated | 1,181 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Damian's RC Science College Lees Road , OL6 8BH | 4out of 4 | 1,475 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Hill School Thompson Cross , Stamford Street SK15 1LX | - not rated | 1,746 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 790 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton Sixth Form College Darnton Road , OL6 9RL | - not rated | 790 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tameside College Beaufort Road , OL6 6NX | - not rated | 1,178 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hyde-Clarendon College Clarendon Road , SK14 2JZ | - not rated | 5,007 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 | 980 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Samuel Laycock School Broadoak Road , OL6 8RF | - not rated | 986 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tameside Hospital School Tameside General Hospital , Ward 105 OL6 9RW | - not rated | 987 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grafton House Preparatory School 1 Warrington Street , OL6 6XB | - not rated | 1,578 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grafton House Preparatory School 1 Warrington Street , OL6 6XB | - not rated | 1,578 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shree Bharatiya Mandal | Shree Bharatiya Mandal Indian Association, 103 Union Road | 559 yd | |
| Jade Garden | Jade Garden, 4 Old Cross Street | 706 yd | |
| Friends Of Oasis Broadoak Community Hub | Broadoak Primary School, Norman Road | 714 yd | |
| The Fun Depot | 7 Albion Trading Estate, Mossley Road | 754 yd | |
| Anna's Community Cafe | Broadoak And Smallshaw Community Centre, Broadoak Road | 764 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hare And Hounds | Hare And Hounds, 238 Kings Road | 364 yd | |
| Ashton United Football Club Ltd | Football Ground, Surrey Street | 435 yd | |
| The Royal Oak | Royal Oak Hotel, 23 Nook Lane | 451 yd | |
| Halfway House | Halfway House, 123 Whiteacre Road | 540 yd | |
| New Inn | New Inn, Mossley Road | 580 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hurst Cross Tandoori | Hurst Cross Tandoori, 167 Queens Road | 268 yd | |
| Tai Hing | Tai Hing, 163 Queens Road | 284 yd | |
| Tracey's | Tracey's, 173 Queens Road | 304 yd | |
| Murghanos | Murghanos, 167 Kings Road | 329 yd | |
| Andys English Fish And Chips | Andys English Fish And Chips, 234 Kings Road | 364 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bargain World | Bargain World, 161 Kings Road | 329 yd | |
| Asda Superstore | Asda Stores Limited, 102 Queens Road | 382 yd | |
| Premier Hurst Cross | Late Shop Food Store, 187 Kings Road | 387 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, Mossley Road | 706 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cedar Park (Closed) Queens Road | grass pitches | 152 yd |
| Palace Road Playing Fields PALACE ROAD | grass pitches | 379 yd |
| Surrey Street (Ashton United Fc) SURREY STREET | grass pitches | 435 yd |
| Small Shaw Lane Playing Fields South SMALLSHAW LANE | grass pitches | 443 yd |
| Smallshaw Lane Playing Fields North HEGINBOTTOM CRESCENT | grass pitches | 668 yd |
| King George V Playing Fields ORMONDE COURT | grass pitches | 688 yd |
| New Charter Academy (Silver Sprints Campus) (Closed) Mossley Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 703 yd |
| The Heys Primary School WHITEACRE ROAD | grass pitches | 755 yd |
| Ashton-Under-Lyne Sixth Form College DARNTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 786 yd |
| Broadoak Sports Centre (Closed) Broadoak Road | grass pitches | 882 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 | 43.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 49.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 78.59 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 78.59 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.