Gerrard Close, Ashton-under-lyne, OL7 0FR

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OL7 0FR is primarily male, with 53.7% 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	45.8%	46.3%	0.5%	51.0%	-4.7%
Male	54.2%	53.7%	-0.5%	49.0%	4.7%

Partnership Status

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	36.6%	36.5%	-0.1%	37.9%	-1.4%
Married: Opposite sex	36.1%	38.9%	2.8%	44.2%	-5.3%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.3%	0.2%
Separated	3.5%	1.9%	-1.6%	2.2%	-0.3%
Divorced	13.2%	11.5%	-1.7%	9.1%	2.4%
Widowed	10.6%	10.6%	0.0%	6.1%	4.5%

Health

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.

This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (69.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	30.2%	42.8%	12.6%	48.4%	-5.6%
Good health	34.9%	26.5%	-8.4%	33.6%	-7.1%
Fair health	20%	21.2%	1.2%	12.7%	8.5%
Bad health	10.9%	8.8%	-2.1%	4.0%	4.8%
Very bad health	4%	0.7%	-3.3%	1.2%	-0.5%

Education and Qualifications

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 OL7 0FR this area, 31.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	37.9%	31.4%	-6.5%	18.2%	13.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12.8%	11.1%	-1.7%	9.6%	1.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	10.1%	13%	2.9%	13.4%	-0.4%
Apprenticeship	4%	7.7%	3.7%	5.3%	2.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	8.8%	7.7%	-1.1%	16.9%	-9.2%
Degree or Similar	19.8%	24.6%	4.8%	33.8%	-9.2%
Other	6.6%	4.3%	-2.3%	2.8%	1.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 50.7% 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	1.8%	0.7%	-1.1%	1.1%	-0.4%
Chinese	3.3%	0.7%	-2.6%	0.7%	0.0%
Indian	2.5%	3.9%	1.4%	3.1%	0.8%
Pakistani	10.9%	27.3%	16.4%	2.7%	24.6%
Other Asian	1.1%	1.4%	0.3%	1.6%	-0.2%
Black African	2.2%	4.6%	2.4%	2.5%	2.1%
Black Caribbean	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	1.0%	-0.6%
Other Black	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.5%	0.2%
Mixed White and Asian	0.7%	0.4%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.4%
Mixed White and African	0.4%	2.5%	2.1%	0.4%	2.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.5%	2.1%	0.6%	0.9%	1.2%
Mixed Other	0.7%	1.8%	1.1%	0.8%	1.0%
White	74.2%	50.7%	-23.5%	81.4%	-30.7%
Other	0.4%	2.8%	2.4%	1.6%	1.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 71.8% 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	83.6%	71.8%	-11.8%	83.2%	-11.4%
European Union	1.1%	5.6%	4.5%	6.1%	-0.5%
Rest of Europe	0.7%	0.4%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.4%
Africa	3.3%	7.7%	4.4%	2.7%	5.0%
Middle East and Asia	10.2%	14.4%	4.2%	5.6%	8.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	83.3%	70.8%	-12.5%	83.2%	-12.4%
10+ Years	1.8%	18.1%	16.3%	9.8%	8.3%
5-10 Years	1.5%	4.2%	2.7%	2.9%	1.3%
2-5 Years	3.3%	3.1%	-0.2%	2.2%	0.9%
Less than 2 years	10.2%	3.8%	-6.4%	1.9%	1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	69.1%	76.7%	-7.6%
Italy	1.4%	0.6%	0.8%
Spain	1.1%	0.4%	0.7%
Poland	3.5%	1.3%	2.2%
Other EU countries	2.5%	1.5%	1.0%
Other Europe	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
Central and Western Africa	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Eastern Asia	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Southern Asia	4.6%	1.2%	3.4%
No passport held	16.8%	13.5%	3.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	20.4%	37.2%	-16.8%
Christian	33.5%	46.2%	-12.7%
Hindu	3.5%	1.7%	1.8%
Muslim	31.7%	6.5%	25.2%
Not answered	10.9%	6.0%	4.9%

Safety

Is Gerrard Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gerrard Close was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Ashton St Michael's 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 -7.3%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 97% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£29,900

Income Rank
1/10

Household Income in OL7 0FR, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 10/10 (very high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Gerrard Close are based on 4 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Tameside.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Gerrard Close, Ashton-under-lyne, OL7 0FR

Estimated Average Property Prices for OL7 0FR

Average Price
£184,255

Semi-Detached
£161,319

Terraced
£230,128

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Gerrard Close

Average Price
£191,174

Semi-Detached
£181,601

Terraced
£219,895

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Gerrard CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
3 Gerrard Close, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£70,000	2021-09-02	£80,347
1 Gerrard Close, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, a newly built property	£145,000	2008-02-08	£232,227
3 Gerrard Close, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, a newly built property	£145,000	2008-02-08	£232,227
2 Gerrard Close, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Terraced, a newly built property	£145,000	2008-02-08	£219,895

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for OL7 0FR

Employment

OL7 0FR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.

Economic Activity

Retired	61
Full-Time Employee	48
Long-Term Sick or disabled	20
Self-Employed	18
Other	16
Part-Time Employee	15
Student (economically inactive)	13
Looking after home or family	12
Unemployed	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3

Employment Industry

Manufacturing	21
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	13
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	9
Human health and social work activities	9
Accommodation and food service activities	8
Professional, scientific and technical activities	8
Construction	6
Administrative and support service activities	6
Education	6
Information and communication	5
Financial and insurance activities	4
Other	3
Transport and storage	3
Real estate activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ashton West End Primary Academy William Street , OL7 0BJ	3out of 4	185 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Peter's CofE Primary School Oxford Street , OL7 0NB	3out of 4	756 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Stephen's CofE Primary School Audenshaw Road , Audenshaw M34 5HD	3out of 4	903 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School Kenyon Street , OL6 7DU	3out of 4	1,040 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Lyndhurst Community Primary School Lyndhurst Community Primary School , SK16 4JS	3out of 4	1,460 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Laurus Ryecroft Lumb Lane , Droylsden M43 7LJ	- not rated	1,997 yd	Free schools	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Audenshaw School Hazel Street , Audenshaw M34 5NB	3out of 4	2,031 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Denton Community College Taylor Lane , Denton M34 3NG	3out of 4	2,750 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
All Saints Catholic College Birch Lane , SK16 5AP	3out of 4	2,900 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Fairfield High School for Girls Fairfield Avenue , Droylsden M43 6AB	4out of 4	2,995 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Tameside College Beaufort Road , OL6 6NX	- not rated	2,338 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Ashton Sixth Form College Darnton Road , OL6 9RL	- not rated	2,863 yd	Academy 16-19 converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Safe Start Education 1,2 and 4 Henry Square Chambers , Ashton Under Lyne OL6 7ST	- not rated	847 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Greater Manchester Alternative Provision 87 Blandford Street , Ashton Under Lyne ol6 7hw	- not rated	931 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hawthorns School Sunnyside Moss Campus , Lumb Lane M34 5SF	4out of 4	1,454 yd	Academy special converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Tameside Pupil Referral Service Globe Lane , SK16 4UJ	2out of 4	2,181 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Oakdale School Cheetham Hill Road , SK16 5LD	3out of 4	3,227 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Olive Catering Services Limited At Whitecroft Lighting	Whitecroft Electrical Ltd, Burlington Street	473 yd
McDonalds Restaurant	McDonalds Restaurant, Pamir Drive	486 yd
LOADED @ Selco	Selco Trade Centre Unit B8, Alexandria Drive	512 yd
Chiquitos	Chiquito's Restaurant Ashton Moss Leisure Park, Fold Way	627 yd
Bentleys Cafe	Selco Trade Centre Unit B8, Alexandria Drive	628 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Ashton-Under-Lyne Masonic Club	Masonic Club, Jowetts Walk	397 yd
Trafalgar Inn	Trafalgar Inn, 47 William Street	414 yd
The Oxford Inn	Oxford Inn, 120 Stockport Road	442 yd
Ash Tree Farm	Ash Tree Farm, Pamir Drive	512 yd
The Ukrainian Centre	Association Of Ukranians, 215 Stockport Road	626 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Roosters Ranch	Roosters Ranch, 36 Stockport Road	278 yd
Big Dans Butties	Big Dans Butties, 46 Stockport Road	281 yd
Woondaal	Woondaal, 44 Stockport Road	282 yd
Serranos	Serranos, 40 Stockport Road	283 yd
Caribbean African Food Shop	Caribbean African Food Shop, 34 Stockport Road	283 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
B And M Bargains	Snipe Retail Park, Snipe Way		1,012 yd
Lidl	Lidl, Oldham Road		1,014 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Village Gym (Ashton Moss) VILLAGE HOTEL VILLAGE HOTEL PAMIR DRIVE	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	499 yd
St Peter'S C Of E Primary School OXFORD STREET WEST	grass pitches	505 yd
Active Oxford Park POTTINGER STREET	health and fitness suite	605 yd
Oxford Park POTTINGER STREET	grass pitches	678 yd
Olympic Sport Gymnasium PORTLAND MILL PORTLAND MILL PORTLAND STREET SOUTH	health and fitness suite	718 yd
Ashton Cricket Club Reyner Lane	grass pitches	1,044 yd
Unicorn Ladies Fitness Centre (Ashton) (Closed) Old Street	health and fitness suite	1,053 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	0.0%

Speed Aviability

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%

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.