Ripon Street is in Ashton-Under-Lyne and in Tameside district. OL6 9PQ 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 Ripon Street, Ashton-under-lyne, OL6 9PQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL6 9PG, OL6 9PH, OL6 9PF, OL6 9JJ, OL6 9PB, OL6 9PE, OL6 9PD, OL6 9NS, OL6 9PJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OL6 9PQ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% 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 | 45.9% | 48.8% | 2.9% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 54.1% | 51.2% | -2.9% | 49.0% | 2.2% |
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 | 37.2% | 37.5% | 0.3% | 37.9% | -0.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.6% | 44.9% | -2.7% | 44.2% | 0.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 3.7% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 8.2% | 1.0% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 4.9% | -0.3% | 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 | 44.9% | 43.1% | -1.8% | 48.4% | -5.3% |
| Good health | 34.5% | 35.6% | 1.1% | 33.6% | 2.0% |
| Fair health | 14.6% | 14.9% | 0.3% | 12.7% | 2.2% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 5.6% | 0.9% | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 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.
In the area around OL6 9PQ this area, 34.3% 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 16.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.6% | 34.3% | 6.7% | 18.2% | 16.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.6% | 15.8% | -1.8% | 9.6% | 6.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.4% | 15.8% | -2.6% | 13.4% | 2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 2.6% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 9.8% | -0.2% | 16.9% | -7.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.2% | 16.2% | 5.0% | 33.8% | -17.6% |
| Other | 13.6% | 5.3% | -8.3% | 2.8% | 2.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 55.2% 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 | 0.9% | 2.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Indian | 11.1% | 4.5% | -6.6% | 3.1% | 1.4% |
| Pakistani | 19.3% | 32.4% | 13.1% | 2.7% | 29.7% |
| Other Asian | 3.2% | 0.8% | -2.4% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 61.1% | 55.2% | -5.9% | 81.4% | -26.2% |
| Other | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 65.2% 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 | 64.9% | 65.2% | 0.3% | 83.2% | -18.0% |
| European Union | 12% | 12% | 0.0% | 6.1% | 5.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 4.1% | 1.6% | -2.5% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 18.7% | 20.2% | 1.5% | 5.6% | 14.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 64.6% | 65.2% | 0.6% | 83.2% | -18.0% |
| 10+ Years | 4.4% | 18.9% | 14.5% | 9.8% | 9.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.8% | 5.9% | -3.9% | 2.9% | 3.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.3% | 8.2% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 6.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.9% | 1.9% | -12.0% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64% | 76.7% | -12.7% |
| Italy | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Spain | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 7.7% | 1.3% | 6.4% |
| Romania | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 6.9% | 1.2% | 5.7% |
| No passport held | 11.9% | 13.5% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.7% | 37.2% | -13.5% |
| Christian | 33.8% | 46.2% | -12.4% |
| Hindu | 4.3% | 1.7% | 2.6% |
| Muslim | 33.8% | 6.5% | 27.3% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ripon 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 -13.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61 Ripon Street, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £128,000 | 2024-02-09 | £129,409 |
| 49 Ripon Street, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £162,000 | 2023-09-29 | £162,161 |
| 28 Ripon Street, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2023-03-06 | £149,439 |
| 34 Ripon Street, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2023-01-20 | £156,550 |
| 25 Ripon Street, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2021-06-07 | £147,647 |
OL6 9PQ 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 | 90 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Looking after home or family | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Other | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 33 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 11 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Heys Primary School Whiteacre Road , OL6 9NS | 3out of 4 | 176 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' Church of England Primary School Romney Street , OL6 9HU | - not rated | 193 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Mount Carmel RC Primary School, Ashton-under-Lyne Holden Street , OL6 9JJ | 3out of 4 | 209 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hurst Knoll St James' Church of England Primary School Ladbrooke Road , OL6 8JS | 3out of 4 | 441 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parochial CofE Primary and Nursery School, Ashton-under-Lyne Keppel Street , OL6 6NN | 3out of 4 | 512 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 | 1,595 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Hill School Thompson Cross , Stamford Street SK15 1LX | 3out of 4 | 1,631 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| St Damian's RC Science College Lees Road , OL6 8BH | 4out of 4 | 2,203 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Catholic College Birch Lane , SK16 5AP | 3out of 4 | 2,571 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rayner Stephens High School Yew Tree Lane , SK16 5BL | - not rated | 2,981 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 | 657 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton Sixth Form College Darnton Road , OL6 9RL | - not rated | 776 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 | 1,315 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 | 1,352 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Samuel Laycock School Broadoak Road , OL6 8RF | 2out of 4 | 1,659 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Works 4 U Summort (Norman Mackie & Associates Ltd) The Peacock , SK15 1EB | - not rated | 1,905 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School Birbeck Street , Off High Street SK15 1SH | - not rated | 2,195 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 | 218 yd | |
| Jump Depot | Unit 1b Albion Trading Estate, Mossley Road | 249 yd | |
| The Fun Depot | 7 Albion Trading Estate, Mossley Road | 254 yd | |
| Jade Garden | Jade Garden, 4 Old Cross Street | 298 yd | |
| Shree Bharatiya Mandal | Shree Bharatiya Mandal Indian Association, 103 Union Road | 384 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halfway House | Halfway House, 123 Whiteacre Road | 214 yd | |
| Beaconsfield Conservative Club | Beaconsfield Conservative Club, 16 Stamford Street Central | 400 yd | |
| Lord Napier | Lord Napier, 3 Albion Street | 401 yd | |
| Miners Arms | Miners Arms, 147 Mossley Road | 497 yd | |
| New Inn | New Inn, Mossley Road | 519 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Coast | Golden Coast, 27 Whiteacre Road | 146 yd | |
| Papa Johns Pizza | Unit 2 Heys Retail Park, Mossley Road | 300 yd | |
| Paulas Pantry | Paulas Pantry, 178 Whiteacre Road | 313 yd | |
| Top Chef | Top Chef, 195 Curzon Road | 328 yd | |
| Welcome Fish & Chips | Welcome Fish & Chips, 8 Russell Street | 356 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Express, Mossley Road | 298 yd | |
| Warsaw Superstore | Warsaw Superstore, 143 Stamford Street Central | 647 yd | |
| Iceland | Iceland Frozen Foods, 33 Bow Street | 741 yd | |
| Krakow | Krakow, 199 Stamford Street Central | 1,006 yd | |
| Bargain World | Bargain World, 161 Kings Road | 1,056 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Heys Primary School WHITEACRE ROAD | grass pitches | 89 yd |
| King George V Playing Fields ORMONDE COURT | grass pitches | 490 yd |
| Total Body Fitness Centre (Closed) Henrietta Trading Estate Henrietta Trading Estate Henrietta Street | health and fitness suite | 519 yd |
| Tameside College BEAUFORT ROAD | health and fitness suite | 577 yd |
| International Gym & Hope Street Boxing JAMES HOWE MILL JAMES HOWE MILL LORD STREET | health and fitness suite | 624 yd |
| Ashton-Under-Lyne Sixth Form College DARNTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 670 yd |
| Crossfit Tameside (Closed) Wharf Parade Wharf Parade Lower Wharf Street | 856 yd | |
| Cedar Park (Closed) Queens Road | grass pitches | 856 yd |
| Pure Gym (Ashton Under Lyne) WELLINGTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 938 yd |
| Small Shaw Lane Playing Fields South SMALLSHAW LANE | grass pitches | 939 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 | 88.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 88.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 88.9% |
| 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 | 69 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 80.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.