Cranbourne Road is in Ashton-Under-Lyne and in Tameside district. OL7 9BW 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 Cranbourne Road, Ashton-under-lyne, OL7 9BW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL7 9BN, OL7 9BS, OL7 9BP, OL7 9BT, OL7 9BL, OL7 9BJ, OL7 9RB, OL7 9RD, OL7 9BX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OL7 9BW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.5% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.7% | 54.5% | -1.2% | 51.0% | 3.5% |
| Male | 44.3% | 45.5% | 1.2% | 49.0% | -3.5% |
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 | 31% | 37.8% | 6.8% | 37.9% | -0.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44% | 45.2% | 1.2% | 44.2% | 1.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 10.6% | 9.1% | -1.5% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 12% | 5.7% | -6.3% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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 | 40.1% | 49.8% | 9.7% | 48.4% | 1.4% |
| Good health | 37.6% | 28% | -9.6% | 33.6% | -5.6% |
| Fair health | 11.7% | 14% | 2.3% | 12.7% | 1.3% |
| Bad health | 9.2% | 7.2% | -2.0% | 4.0% | 3.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 19.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.8% | 22.7% | -11.1% | 18.2% | 4.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.1% | 12.4% | -5.7% | 9.6% | 2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.5% | 17.2% | -1.3% | 13.4% | 3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 9.4% | 6.2% | 5.3% | 4.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 15.9% | 6.6% | 16.9% | -1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.9% | 19.7% | 5.8% | 33.8% | -14.1% |
| Other | 3.2% | 2.6% | -0.6% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.1% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 2.2% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 5.3% | 4.2% | -1.1% | 3.1% | 1.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| White | 89.7% | 86.6% | -3.1% | 81.4% | 5.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 89% 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 | 90.8% | 89% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 5.8% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 3.2% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
| Africa | 3.9% | 2.9% | -1.0% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.2% | 4.5% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.8% | 89.3% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 6.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 8.7% | 7.3% | 9.8% | -1.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 1% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.9% | 0.3% | -3.6% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.9% | 76.7% | 3.2% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 16.9% | 13.5% | 3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.5% | 37.2% | -1.7% |
| Christian | 50.5% | 46.2% | 4.3% |
| Hindu | 4.2% | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Muslim | 5.2% | 6.5% | -1.3% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cranbourne Road 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.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 85% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80 Cranbourne Road, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2024-10-30 | £187,550 |
| 103 Cranbourne Road, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2023-07-24 | £441,708 |
| 91 Cranbourne Road, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2023-06-22 | £143,670 |
| 93 Cranbourne Road, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £197,500 | 2022-10-03 | £209,988 |
| 97 Cranbourne Road, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £191,000 | 2022-07-05 | £215,664 |
OL7 9BW 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 79 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilshaw Nursery School Store Street , OL7 9QA | - not rated | 708 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whiteacre Nursery School Romney Street , OL6 9HU | - not rated | 884 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trafalgar Nursery School John Street East , OL7 0NH | - not rated | 2,213 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollins Nursery School Hollins Lane , Micklehurst OL5 9DP | - not rated | 5,208 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canon Johnson CofE Primary School Elgin Street , OL7 9DD | - not rated | 339 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Canon Johnson CofE Primary School Elgin Street , OL7 9DD | 3out of 4 | 339 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterloo Primary School Worthington Street , OL7 9NA | - not rated | 679 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterloo Primary School Worthington Street , OL7 9NA | 3out of 4 | 679 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Smallshaw Junior School Norman Road , OL6 8QG | - not rated | 722 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Academy Ashton Broadoak Road , OL6 8RF | - not rated | 1,486 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stamford High School Mossley Road , OL6 9SD | - not rated | 1,816 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hartshead Sports College Greenhurst Road , OL6 9DX | - not rated | 1,952 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Damian's RC Science College Lees Road , OL6 8BH | 4out of 4 | 2,152 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Hill School Thompson Cross , Stamford Street SK15 1LX | - not rated | 2,560 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tameside College Beaufort Road , OL6 6NX | - not rated | 1,571 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton Sixth Form College Darnton Road , OL6 9RL | - not rated | 1,645 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton Sixth Form College Darnton Road , OL6 9RL | - not rated | 1,645 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hyde-Clarendon College Clarendon Road , SK14 2JZ | - not rated | 5,118 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldham Sixth Form College Union Street West , OL8 1XU | - not rated | 5,347 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Limes School 73A Taunton Road , Ashton under Lyne OL7 9DU | - not rated | 586 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Greater Manchester Alternative Provision 87 Blandford Street , Ashton Under Lyne ol6 7hw | - not rated | 1,076 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grafton House Preparatory School 1 Warrington Street , OL6 6XB | - not rated | 1,245 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grafton House Preparatory School 1 Warrington Street , OL6 6XB | - not rated | 1,245 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Safe Start School 1, 2, 4 & 5 Henry Square Chambers , Old Street OL6 7ST | - not rated | 1,367 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jumparooz Inflatable Park | Unit 31 Berkeley Business Park, Turner Street | 308 yd | |
| Eclectic Avenue | Christ Church Community Centre, Taunton Road | 426 yd | |
| Carpenters Arms At Charlestown United Reform Church | United Reform Church, Alexandra Road | 510 yd | |
| The Skate Station | Unit 1 And 2, Boodle Street | 527 yd | |
| Zing And Zest | Zing And Zest, 126 Oldham Road | 562 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Ball Inn | Old Ball Inn, 50 Broadoak Road | 440 yd | |
| The Broadoak Hotel | Broadoak Hotel, 69 Broadoak Road | 465 yd | |
| Junction Inn | Junction Inn, 55 Turner Lane | 479 yd | |
| Waterloo & Taunton Conservative Club | Waterloo & Taunton Conservative Club, 350 Oldham Road | 566 yd | |
| Prince Of Orange | Prince Of Orange Public House, 109 Warrington Street | 728 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chilli Pickle | Chilli Pickle, 5 Smallshaw Lane | 353 yd | |
| The Kitchen | The Kitchen, 292 Oldham Road | 417 yd | |
| Waterloo Chippy | Waterloo Chippy, 219 Oldham Road | 426 yd | |
| Yummy House | Yummy House, 160 Oldham Road | 433 yd | |
| Ashton Balti House | Ashton Balti House, 156 Oldham Road | 433 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores | Aldi Stores Ltd, 109 Wellington Road | 806 yd | |
| Farmfoods | Farmfoods, 12 Picton Street | 869 yd | |
| Premier Crowhill Supermarket | Premier Crowhill Supermarket, 61 Crowhill Road | 881 yd | |
| ASM Supermarket | ASM, 75 Oldham Road | 932 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, 2 Lord Sheldon Way | 961 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dale Grove School (Closed) Wilshaw Lane | grass pitches | 487 yd |
| Waterloo Afc WATERLOO FOOTBALL GROUND WATERLOO FOOTBALL GROUND WILSHAW LANE | grass pitches | 561 yd |
| King George V Playing Fields ORMONDE COURT | grass pitches | 576 yd |
| International Gym & Hope Street Boxing JAMES HOWE MILL JAMES HOWE MILL LORD STREET | health and fitness suite | 588 yd |
| Pure Gym (Ashton Under Lyne) WELLINGTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 651 yd |
| Waterloo Primary School WORTHINGTON STREET | grass pitches | 677 yd |
| Total Body Fitness Centre (Closed) Henrietta Trading Estate Henrietta Trading Estate Henrietta Street | health and fitness suite | 682 yd |
| Canon Burows C Of E Primary School OLDHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 825 yd |
| Smallshaw Lane Playing Fields North HEGINBOTTOM CRESCENT | grass pitches | 835 yd |
| Small Shaw Lane Playing Fields South SMALLSHAW LANE | grass pitches | 867 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 | 77.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 102.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.