Herries Street is in Ashton-Under-Lyne and in Tameside district. OL6 9PL 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 Herries Street, Ashton-under-lyne, OL6 9PL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL6 9PP, OL6 9PW, OL6 9NN, OL6 9PR, OL6 9PN, OL6 9BF, OL6 9PS, OL6 9PJ, OL6 9PT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OL6 9PL has a slightly higher male population, with 50.1% 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 | 49.5% | 49.9% | 0.4% | 51.0% | -1.1% |
| Male | 50.5% | 50.1% | -0.4% | 49.0% | 1.1% |
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 9PL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.3% 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 | 34.6% | 44.3% | 9.7% | 37.9% | 6.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.6% | 35.6% | -11.0% | 44.2% | -8.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 2.4% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 9.7% | 2.6% | 9.1% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 8.5% | 7.3% | -1.2% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
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 | 45.9% | 48.1% | 2.2% | 48.4% | -0.3% |
| Good health | 34% | 30.4% | -3.6% | 33.6% | -3.2% |
| Fair health | 14.9% | 15.9% | 1.0% | 12.7% | 3.2% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 4.8% | 0.7% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 19%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.6% | 25.3% | -3.3% | 18.2% | 7.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.3% | 12.5% | -3.8% | 9.6% | 2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.8% | 14.5% | -5.3% | 13.4% | 1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 7.3% | 5.5% | 5.3% | 2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 18.3% | 8.1% | 16.9% | 1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 17% | 19% | 2.0% | 33.8% | -14.8% |
| Other | 6.4% | 3.1% | -3.3% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 64.2% 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 | 6% | 3.4% | -2.6% | 1.1% | 2.3% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 13.9% | 9.3% | -4.6% | 3.1% | 6.2% |
| Pakistani | 13.6% | 14.9% | 1.3% | 2.7% | 12.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 0.5% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 1.9% | 2.9% | 1.0% | 2.5% | 0.4% |
| Other Black | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 2.7% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| White | 60.1% | 64.2% | 4.1% | 81.4% | -17.2% |
In this area, 73.8% 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 | 78.5% | 73.8% | -4.7% | 83.2% | -9.4% |
| European Union | 4.6% | 8.2% | 3.6% | 6.1% | 2.1% |
| Africa | 4.6% | 4.5% | -0.1% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12% | 13.2% | 1.2% | 5.6% | 7.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.3% | 73.4% | -4.9% | 83.2% | -9.8% |
| 10+ Years | 2.2% | 21.3% | 19.1% | 9.8% | 11.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.5% | 3.9% | 0.4% | 2.9% | 1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.3% | 1.1% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.8% | 0.3% | -12.5% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.9% | 76.7% | -1.8% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 7.7% | 1.3% | 6.4% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 12.4% | 13.5% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.5% | 37.2% | -4.7% |
| Christian | 34.7% | 46.2% | -11.5% |
| Hindu | 7.4% | 1.7% | 5.7% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 21.4% | 6.5% | 14.9% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Herries 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 -54.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Herries Street, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2025-08-08 | £104,221 |
| 19 Herries Street, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £147,000 | 2024-11-08 | £149,800 |
| 20 Herries Street, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2022-04-08 | £108,023 |
| 22 Herries Street, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2021-05-12 | £88,849 |
| 34 Herries Street, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2018-04-18 | £127,003 |
| Full-Time Employee | 115 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 36 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Education | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of Mount Carmel RC Primary School, Ashton-under-Lyne Holden Street , OL6 9JJ | 3out of 4 | 57 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Heys Primary School Whiteacre Road , OL6 9NS | 3out of 4 | 321 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hurst Knoll St James' Church of England Primary School Ladbrooke Road , OL6 8JS | 3out of 4 | 395 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' Church of England Primary School Romney Street , OL6 9HU | - not rated | 439 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parochial CofE Primary and Nursery School, Ashton-under-Lyne Keppel Street , OL6 6NN | 3out of 4 | 593 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 | 1,468 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Hill School Thompson Cross , Stamford Street SK15 1LX | 3out of 4 | 1,485 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| St Damian's RC Science College Lees Road , OL6 8BH | 4out of 4 | 2,042 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Catholic College Birch Lane , SK16 5AP | 3out of 4 | 2,620 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rayner Stephens High School Yew Tree Lane , SK16 5BL | - not rated | 3,007 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 566 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tameside College Beaufort Road , OL6 6NX | - not rated | 652 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 | 1,532 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greater Manchester Alternative Provision 87 Blandford Street , Ashton Under Lyne ol6 7hw | - not rated | 1,562 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 | 1,595 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Works 4 U Summort (Norman Mackie & Associates Ltd) The Peacock , SK15 1EB | - not rated | 1,695 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School Birbeck Street , Off High Street SK15 1SH | - not rated | 2,108 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jade Garden | Jade Garden, 4 Old Cross Street | 147 yd | |
| The Fun Depot | 7 Albion Trading Estate, Mossley Road | 178 yd | |
| Jump Depot | Unit 1b Albion Trading Estate, Mossley Road | 211 yd | |
| Infinity Centre Cafe | Wickham House, 217 Mossley Road | 323 yd | |
| Shree Bharatiya Mandal | Shree Bharatiya Mandal Indian Association, 103 Union Road | 468 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halfway House | Halfway House, 123 Whiteacre Road | 90 yd | |
| Miners Arms | Miners Arms, 147 Mossley Road | 261 yd | |
| New Inn | New Inn, Mossley Road | 276 yd | |
| Beaconsfield Conservative Club | Beaconsfield Conservative Club, 16 Stamford Street Central | 580 yd | |
| Lord Napier | Lord Napier, 3 Albion Street | 636 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paulas Pantry | Paulas Pantry, 178 Whiteacre Road | 112 yd | |
| Papa Johns Pizza | Unit 2 Heys Retail Park, Mossley Road | 146 yd | |
| Welcome Fish & Chips | Welcome Fish & Chips, 8 Russell Street | 146 yd | |
| Top Chef | Top Chef, 195 Curzon Road | 250 yd | |
| Golden Coast | Golden Coast, 27 Whiteacre Road | 367 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Express, Mossley Road | 147 yd | |
| Warsaw Superstore | Warsaw Superstore, 143 Stamford Street Central | 875 yd | |
| Asda Superstore | Asda Stores Limited, 102 Queens Road | 893 yd | |
| Bargain World | Bargain World, 161 Kings Road | 905 yd | |
| Premier Hurst Cross | Late Shop Food Store, 187 Kings Road | 953 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Heys Primary School WHITEACRE ROAD | grass pitches | 216 yd |
| Ashton-Under-Lyne Sixth Form College DARNTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 456 yd |
| Tameside College BEAUFORT ROAD | health and fitness suite | 607 yd |
| King George V Playing Fields ORMONDE COURT | grass pitches | 618 yd |
| Cedar Park (Closed) Queens Road | grass pitches | 679 yd |
| Total Body Fitness Centre (Closed) Henrietta Trading Estate Henrietta Trading Estate Henrietta Street | health and fitness suite | 754 yd |
| Palace Road Playing Fields PALACE ROAD | grass pitches | 756 yd |
| New Charter Academy (Silver Sprints Campus) (Closed) Mossley Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 797 yd |
| International Gym & Hope Street Boxing JAMES HOWE MILL JAMES HOWE MILL LORD STREET | health and fitness suite | 852 yd |
| Small Shaw Lane Playing Fields South SMALLSHAW LANE | grass pitches | 892 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 | 72.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 80.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.