Raynham Street is in Ashton-Under-Lyne and in Tameside district. OL6 9PB 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 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Raynham Street, Ashton-under-lyne, OL6 9PB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL6 9NY, OL6 9NS, OL6 9PF, OL6 9NX, OL6 9PD, OL6 9NZ, OL6 9PA, OL6 9NU, OL6 9PE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OL6 9PB is primarily male, with 56.4% of the population 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 | 49.1% | 43.6% | -5.5% | 51.0% | -7.4% |
| Male | 50.9% | 56.4% | 5.5% | 49.0% | 7.4% |
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 9PB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.3% 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 | 35.6% | 47.3% | 11.7% | 37.9% | 9.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.4% | 38.4% | -6.0% | 44.2% | -5.8% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 3.1% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 7.2% | 0.1% | 9.1% | -1.9% |
| Widowed | 8.8% | 4.1% | -4.7% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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 | 44% | 46% | 2.0% | 48.4% | -2.4% |
| Good health | 33.5% | 34.7% | 1.2% | 33.6% | 1.1% |
| Fair health | 15% | 13.6% | -1.4% | 12.7% | 0.9% |
| Bad health | 6% | 5.2% | -0.8% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0.5% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 9PB this area, 33.7% 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 16.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36% | 33.7% | -2.3% | 18.2% | 15.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.1% | 10.8% | -1.3% | 9.6% | 1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18% | 18.1% | 0.1% | 13.4% | 4.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 4.5% | 3.7% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.8% | 13.2% | 4.4% | 16.9% | -3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 13% | 16.7% | 3.7% | 33.8% | -17.1% |
| Other | 11.3% | 3.1% | -8.2% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 52.3% 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 | 4.5% | 6.1% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 5.0% |
| Chinese | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Indian | 11.7% | 5.4% | -6.3% | 3.1% | 2.3% |
| Pakistani | 18.3% | 27.1% | 8.8% | 2.7% | 24.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 0.2% | -1.6% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Black African | 2.1% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 2.5% | 0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.1% | 0.7% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0.2% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 56.3% | 52.3% | -4.0% | 81.4% | -29.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 67.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.3% | 67.5% | -0.8% | 83.2% | -15.7% |
| European Union | 8.7% | 9.1% | 0.4% | 6.1% | 3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 4.5% | 3.7% | -0.8% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 18.3% | 18.7% | 0.4% | 5.6% | 13.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 68% | 67.7% | -0.3% | 83.2% | -15.5% |
| 10+ Years | 3.3% | 13.1% | 9.8% | 9.8% | 3.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.1% | 6.2% | -1.9% | 2.9% | 3.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.7% | 4.9% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 15% | 8.1% | -6.9% | 1.9% | 6.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.1% | 76.7% | -14.6% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 5.7% | 0.6% | 5.1% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 3.4% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 6.9% | 1.2% | 5.7% |
| Central and South America | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 15.8% | 13.5% | 2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29% | 37.2% | -8.2% |
| Christian | 23% | 46.2% | -23.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 5.7% | 1.7% | 4.0% |
| Muslim | 34.9% | 6.5% | 28.4% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Raynham Street 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 -45.5%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 73% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Raynham Street, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2022-07-15 | £99,483 |
| 37 Raynham Street, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2022-05-20 | £111,458 |
| 23 Raynham Street, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2020-11-12 | £130,154 |
| 33 Raynham Street, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £70,300 | 2019-02-08 | £107,000 |
| 9 Raynham Street, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £109,200 | 2017-07-10 | £176,769 |
OL6 9PB 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 | 85 |
| Looking after home or family | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St James' Church of England Primary School Romney Street , OL6 9HU | - not rated | 70 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Heys Primary School Whiteacre Road , OL6 9NS | 3out of 4 | 162 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Mount Carmel RC Primary School, Ashton-under-Lyne Holden Street , OL6 9JJ | 3out of 4 | 338 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parochial CofE Primary and Nursery School, Ashton-under-Lyne Keppel Street , OL6 6NN | 3out of 4 | 467 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hurst Knoll St James' Church of England Primary School Ladbrooke Road , OL6 8JS | 3out of 4 | 545 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Hill School Thompson Cross , Stamford Street SK15 1LX | 3out of 4 | 1,678 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Great Academy Ashton Broadoak Road , OL6 8RF | 2out of 4 | 1,705 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Damian's RC Science College Lees Road , OL6 8BH | 4out of 4 | 2,322 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Catholic College Birch Lane , SK16 5AP | 3out of 4 | 2,509 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rayner Stephens High School Yew Tree Lane , SK16 5BL | - not rated | 2,930 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tameside College Beaufort Road , OL6 6NX | - not rated | 650 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton Sixth Form College Darnton Road , OL6 9RL | - not rated | 869 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester Alternative Provision 87 Blandford Street , Ashton Under Lyne ol6 7hw | - not rated | 1,199 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 | 1,223 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Samuel Laycock School Broadoak Road , OL6 8RF | 2out of 4 | 1,768 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Works 4 U Summort (Norman Mackie & Associates Ltd) The Peacock , SK15 1EB | - not rated | 1,990 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School Birbeck Street , Off High Street SK15 1SH | - not rated | 2,205 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infinity Centre Cafe | Wickham House, 217 Mossley Road | 215 yd | |
| Boss Butties | Boss Butties, 63 Penny Meadow | 306 yd | |
| Jump Depot | Unit 1b Albion Trading Estate, Mossley Road | 316 yd | |
| Old Cross Tapas And Grill | Old Cross Tapas And Grill, 77 Penny Meadow | 323 yd | |
| Sanams Jalebi | Sanams At Jalebi, 76 Penny Meadow | 332 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lord Napier | Lord Napier, 3 Albion Street | 270 yd | |
| Beaconsfield Conservative Club | Beaconsfield Conservative Club, 16 Stamford Street Central | 300 yd | |
| Halfway House | Halfway House, 123 Whiteacre Road | 345 yd | |
| Heavenlys Bar | Heavenlys Bar, 6 Old Street | 428 yd | |
| Bowling Green Hotel | Bowling Green Hotel, 99 Penny Meadow | 431 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Coast | Golden Coast, 27 Whiteacre Road | 57 yd | |
| Pitta House | Pitta House, 47 Penny Meadow | 255 yd | |
| Munch Away | Munchaway, 49 Penny Meadow | 259 yd | |
| Smash 'N' Shake | Smash 'n' Shake, 70 Penny Meadow | 307 yd | |
| Raja Doner Kebab | Raja Doner Kebab, 72 Penny Meadow | 312 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Express, Mossley Road | 395 yd | |
| Warsaw Superstore | Warsaw Superstore, 143 Stamford Street Central | 517 yd | |
| Iceland | Iceland Frozen Foods, 33 Bow Street | 614 yd | |
| Krakow | Krakow, 199 Stamford Street Central | 876 yd | |
| Aldi Stores | Aldi Stores Ltd, 109 Wellington Road | 965 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Heys Primary School WHITEACRE ROAD | grass pitches | 171 yd |
| Total Body Fitness Centre (Closed) Henrietta Trading Estate Henrietta Trading Estate Henrietta Street | health and fitness suite | 432 yd |
| King George V Playing Fields ORMONDE COURT | grass pitches | 511 yd |
| International Gym & Hope Street Boxing JAMES HOWE MILL JAMES HOWE MILL LORD STREET | health and fitness suite | 545 yd |
| Tameside College BEAUFORT ROAD | health and fitness suite | 556 yd |
| Crossfit Tameside (Closed) Wharf Parade Wharf Parade Lower Wharf Street | 730 yd | |
| Ashton-Under-Lyne Sixth Form College DARNTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 768 yd |
| Pure Gym (Ashton Under Lyne) WELLINGTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 842 yd |
| Active Ashton WATER STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 906 yd |
| Cedar Park (Closed) Queens Road | grass pitches | 982 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 | 91.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 91.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 91.3% |
| 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 | 71.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 107.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.