Farnsworth Avenue is in Ashton-Under-Lyne and in Tameside district. OL7 9BL is located in the Ashton Waterloo 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 Farnsworth Avenue, Ashton-under-lyne, OL7 9BL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL7 9BJ, OL7 9BN, OL7 9AG, OL7 9BH, OL7 9BB, OL7 9BP, OL7 9AL, OL7 9RD, OL7 9BX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OL7 9BL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.9% | 50.6% | 2.7% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 52.1% | 49.4% | -2.7% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of OL7 9BL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.3% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 28.4% | 25.3% | -3.1% | 37.9% | -12.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.3% | 55.3% | 2.0% | 44.2% | 11.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 1.6% | -2.7% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 7% | 8.2% | 1.2% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 6.2% | 9.3% | 3.1% | 6.1% | 3.2% |
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 | 39.3% | 41.3% | 2.0% | 48.4% | -7.1% |
| Good health | 38.7% | 38.5% | -0.2% | 33.6% | 4.9% |
| Fair health | 17.4% | 16% | -1.4% | 12.7% | 3.3% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 2.9% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.1% | 23.8% | -2.3% | 18.2% | 5.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.8% | 7.4% | -12.4% | 9.6% | -2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.5% | 13.7% | -3.8% | 13.4% | 0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.4% | 7% | 1.6% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 20.7% | 11.0% | 16.9% | 3.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 16% | 26.2% | 10.2% | 33.8% | -7.6% |
| Other | 5.4% | 1.2% | -4.2% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 57.2% 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 | 4.3% | 5.8% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 4.7% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 18% | 18.5% | 0.5% | 3.1% | 15.4% |
| Pakistani | 6.9% | 15.7% | 8.8% | 2.7% | 13.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 65.9% | 57.2% | -8.7% | 81.4% | -24.2% |
| Other | 2.6% | 0.3% | -2.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 80.1% 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 | 83% | 80.1% | -2.9% | 83.2% | -3.1% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 1% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
| Africa | 3.3% | 5.1% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.1% | 13.5% | 2.4% | 5.6% | 7.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.6% | 80.1% | -2.5% | 83.2% | -3.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 17.9% | 17.6% | 9.8% | 8.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 1.3% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.8% | 0.6% | -14.2% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.2% | 76.7% | 8.5% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 10.9% | 13.5% | -2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 19.6% | 37.2% | -17.6% |
| Christian | 36.2% | 46.2% | -10.0% |
| Hindu | 15.1% | 1.7% | 13.4% |
| Muslim | 21.5% | 6.5% | 15.0% |
| Sikh | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Farnsworth Avenue was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Ashton Waterloo 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 risen by about 4.7%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 88% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Farnsworth Avenue, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2016-09-09 | £218,948 |
| 1 Farnsworth Avenue, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £117,500 | 2015-11-06 | £205,525 |
| 15 Farnsworth Avenue, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £179,950 | 2006-04-07 | £322,463 |
| 13 Farnsworth Avenue, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2003-07-31 | £245,346 |
OL7 9BL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 81 |
| Retired | 72 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Education | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canon Johnson CofE Primary School Elgin Street , OL7 9DD | 2out of 4 | 373 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterloo Primary School Worthington Street , OL7 9NA | 2out of 4 | 439 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Canon Burrows CofE Primary School Oldham Road , OL7 9ND | 4out of 4 | 615 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity CofE Primary School Kenyon Street , OL6 7DU | 3out of 4 | 945 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Broadoak Norman Road , OL6 8QG | 3out of 4 | 977 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 | 1,634 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Damian's RC Science College Lees Road , OL6 8BH | 4out of 4 | 2,290 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Laurus Ryecroft Lumb Lane , Droylsden M43 7LJ | - not rated | 2,467 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Hill School Thompson Cross , Stamford Street SK15 1LX | 3out of 4 | 2,807 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Hathershaw College Bellfield Avenue , Hathershaw OL8 3EP | 3out of 4 | 3,198 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tameside College Beaufort Road , OL6 6NX | - not rated | 1,799 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton Sixth Form College Darnton Road , OL6 9RL | - not rated | 1,899 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldham Sixth Form College Union Street West , OL8 1XU | - not rated | 5,223 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | 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 | 1,054 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 | 1,393 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Samuel Laycock School Broadoak Road , OL6 8RF | 2out of 4 | 1,679 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawrence House The Coach House , Dean Terrace OL6 8AJ | - not rated | 2,796 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Works 4 U Summort (Norman Mackie & Associates Ltd) The Peacock , SK15 1EB | - not rated | 3,017 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eclectic Avenue | Christ Church Community Centre, Taunton Road | 362 yd | |
| Jumparooz Inflatable Park | Unit 31 Berkeley Business Park, Turner Street | 411 yd | |
| The Dog And Partridge | Dog And Partridge, 275 Oldham Road | 476 yd | |
| Zing And Zest | Zing And Zest, 126 Oldham Road | 567 yd | |
| The Skate Station | Unit 1 And 2, Boodle Street | 578 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterloo & Taunton Conservative Club | Waterloo & Taunton Conservative Club, 350 Oldham Road | 434 yd | |
| The Broadoak Hotel | Broadoak Hotel, 69 Broadoak Road | 550 yd | |
| Old Ball Inn | Old Ball Inn, 50 Broadoak Road | 551 yd | |
| Junction Inn | Junction Inn, 55 Turner Lane | 561 yd | |
| Prince Of Orange | Prince Of Orange Public House, 109 Warrington Street | 789 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Kitchen | The Kitchen, 292 Oldham Road | 272 yd | |
| Waterloo Chippy | Waterloo Chippy, 219 Oldham Road | 281 yd | |
| Yummy House | Yummy House, 160 Oldham Road | 399 yd | |
| Ashton Balti House | Ashton Balti House, 156 Oldham Road | 399 yd | |
| Chilli Pickle | Chilli Pickle, 5 Smallshaw Lane | 487 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premier Crowhill Supermarket | Premier Crowhill Supermarket, 61 Crowhill Road | 737 yd | |
| Farmfoods | Farmfoods, 12 Picton Street | 760 yd | |
| Aldi Stores | Aldi Stores Ltd, 109 Wellington Road | 819 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, 2 Lord Sheldon Way | 876 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Tesco Express, 397 Oldham Road | 943 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dale Grove School (Closed) Wilshaw Lane | grass pitches | 379 yd |
| Waterloo Afc WATERLOO FOOTBALL GROUND WATERLOO FOOTBALL GROUND WILSHAW LANE | grass pitches | 457 yd |
| Waterloo Primary School WORTHINGTON STREET | grass pitches | 540 yd |
| Pure Gym (Ashton Under Lyne) WELLINGTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 685 yd |
| International Gym & Hope Street Boxing JAMES HOWE MILL JAMES HOWE MILL LORD STREET | health and fitness suite | 687 yd |
| Canon Burows C Of E Primary School OLDHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 704 yd |
| King George V Playing Fields ORMONDE COURT | grass pitches | 720 yd |
| Total Body Fitness Centre (Closed) Henrietta Trading Estate Henrietta Trading Estate Henrietta Street | health and fitness suite | 790 yd |
| Smallshaw Lane Playing Fields North HEGINBOTTOM CRESCENT | grass pitches | 930 yd |
| Active Ashton WATER STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 948 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 | 79.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 106.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.