Taunton Road is in Ashton-Under-Lyne and in Tameside district. OL7 9DR 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 Taunton Road, Ashton-under-lyne, OL7 9DR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL7 9DS, OL7 9DT, OL7 9EN, OL7 9DW, OL7 9DX, OL7 9DJ, OL7 9AW, OL7 9AN, OL7 9DA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OL7 9DR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.5% | 50.7% | 0.2% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 49.5% | 49.3% | -0.2% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 | 31.3% | 39.1% | 7.8% | 37.9% | 1.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.4% | 30.9% | -6.5% | 44.2% | -13.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 4.9% | 3.9% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 10.6% | 11.3% | 0.7% | 9.1% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 15.9% | 14.3% | -1.6% | 6.1% | 8.2% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (69.1%) 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 | 42% | 40.7% | -1.3% | 48.4% | -7.7% |
| Good health | 26.3% | 28.4% | 2.1% | 33.6% | -5.2% |
| Fair health | 21.8% | 18.6% | -3.2% | 12.7% | 5.9% |
| Bad health | 7.2% | 9.8% | 2.6% | 4.0% | 5.8% |
| Very bad health | 2.7% | 2.5% | -0.2% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
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 9DR this area, 33.2% 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 | 35% | 33.2% | -1.8% | 18.2% | 15.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.9% | 9.6% | -6.3% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.5% | 10.9% | -6.6% | 13.4% | -2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 6.6% | 1.3% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 14.8% | 4.2% | 16.9% | -2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.4% | 23.6% | 12.2% | 33.8% | -10.2% |
| Other | 4.5% | 1.3% | -3.2% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71% 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 | 3.8% | 4.9% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 3.8% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 4.1% | 1.7% | -2.4% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Pakistani | 2.7% | 9.8% | 7.1% | 2.7% | 7.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 1% | 2.8% | 1.8% | 2.5% | 0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 83.3% | 71% | -12.3% | 81.4% | -10.4% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Other | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 75.1% 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 | 86.7% | 75.1% | -11.6% | 83.2% | -8.1% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 8.1% | 5.4% | 6.1% | 2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 2% | 2.1% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.8% | 13.3% | 5.5% | 5.6% | 7.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.7% | 75.4% | -11.3% | 83.2% | -7.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 14.4% | 14.4% | 9.8% | 4.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 6.3% | 4.6% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.8% | 2.8% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.8% | 1.1% | -6.7% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.4% | 76.7% | -17.3% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Poland | 7.3% | 1.3% | 6.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| No passport held | 28.3% | 13.5% | 14.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.7% | 37.2% | -5.5% |
| Christian | 41.2% | 46.2% | -5.0% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 19% | 6.5% | 12.5% |
| Other religion | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Taunton 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. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -25.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 57A Taunton Road, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £860,000 | 2022-12-01 | £858,290 |
| 41 Taunton Road, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £284,750 | 2022-07-29 | £297,105 |
| 45 Taunton Road, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2022-04-14 | £321,998 |
| 39 Taunton Road, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £164,950 | 2021-07-05 | £191,714 |
| 57 Taunton Road, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2017-07-03 | £352,149 |
| Full-Time Employee | 73 |
| Retired | 61 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canon Johnson CofE Primary School Elgin Street , OL7 9DD | 2out of 4 | 377 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity CofE Primary School Kenyon Street , OL6 7DU | 3out of 4 | 598 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterloo Primary School Worthington Street , OL7 9NA | 2out of 4 | 617 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Canon Burrows CofE Primary School Oldham Road , OL7 9ND | 4out of 4 | 863 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' Church of England Primary School Romney Street , OL6 9HU | - not rated | 1,197 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 | 2,072 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Laurus Ryecroft Lumb Lane , Droylsden M43 7LJ | - not rated | 2,138 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Damian's RC Science College Lees Road , OL6 8BH | 4out of 4 | 2,732 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Hill School Thompson Cross , Stamford Street SK15 1LX | 3out of 4 | 2,934 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| All Saints Catholic College Birch Lane , SK16 5AP | 3out of 4 | 3,377 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,864 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton Sixth Form College Darnton Road , OL6 9RL | - not rated | 2,099 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 | 690 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 | 1,070 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Samuel Laycock School Broadoak Road , OL6 8RF | 2out of 4 | 2,119 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawthorns School Sunnyside Moss Campus , Lumb Lane M34 5SF | 4out of 4 | 2,599 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawrence House The Coach House , Dean Terrace OL6 8AJ | - not rated | 3,204 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | 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 | 118 yd | |
| Zing And Zest | Zing And Zest, 126 Oldham Road | 341 yd | |
| IKEA | IKEA, 110 Wellington Road | 376 yd | |
| Buzz Bingo | Buzz Bingo, 108 Wellington Road | 443 yd | |
| The Skate Station | Unit 1 And 2, Boodle Street | 487 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junction Inn | Junction Inn, 55 Turner Lane | 572 yd | |
| The Alexander | The Alexander Pub, 1 Dean Street | 577 yd | |
| Curzon Ashton Football Club | Curzon Ashton Football Club, Richmond Street | 589 yd | |
| Waterloo & Taunton Conservative Club | Waterloo & Taunton Conservative Club, 350 Oldham Road | 632 yd | |
| East Cheshire Harriers And Tameside Athletic Club | Sports Ground Dressing Rooms, Richmond Street | 647 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yummy House | Yummy House, 160 Oldham Road | 184 yd | |
| Ashton Balti House | Ashton Balti House, 156 Oldham Road | 184 yd | |
| Waterloo Chippy | Waterloo Chippy, 219 Oldham Road | 381 yd | |
| The Kitchen | The Kitchen, 292 Oldham Road | 434 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 3a, 102 Wellington Road | 518 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, 2 Lord Sheldon Way | 431 yd | |
| Aldi Stores | Aldi Stores Ltd, 109 Wellington Road | 541 yd | |
| Premier Crowhill Supermarket | Premier Crowhill Supermarket, 61 Crowhill Road | 574 yd | |
| ASM Supermarket | ASM, 75 Oldham Road | 670 yd | |
| Iceland | Iceland Frozen Foods, 33 Bow Street | 937 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Gym (Ashton Under Lyne) WELLINGTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 501 yd |
| Ashton Cricket Club Reyner Lane | grass pitches | 601 yd |
| Richmond Street Playing Fields RICHMOND STREET | cycling, grass pitches | 636 yd |
| Waterloo Primary School WORTHINGTON STREET | grass pitches | 662 yd |
| Dale Grove School (Closed) Wilshaw Lane | grass pitches | 683 yd |
| Active Ashton WATER STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 695 yd |
| International Gym & Hope Street Boxing JAMES HOWE MILL JAMES HOWE MILL LORD STREET | health and fitness suite | 716 yd |
| Richmond Park Athletics Stadium RICHMOND STREET ATHLETICS GROUND RICHMOND STREET ATHLETICS GROUND RICHMOND STREET | athletics tracks | 746 yd |
| Waterloo Afc WATERLOO FOOTBALL GROUND WATERLOO FOOTBALL GROUND WILSHAW LANE | grass pitches | 752 yd |
| Total Body Fitness Centre (Closed) Henrietta Trading Estate Henrietta Trading Estate Henrietta Street | health and fitness suite | 831 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 | 97.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.9% |
| 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 | 88.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 149.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.