Overview of OL7 9EX

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Rydal Grove is in Ashton-Under-Lyne and in Tameside district. OL7 9EX 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 Rydal Grove, Ashton-under-lyne, OL7 9EX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: OL7 9EY, OL7 9EU, OL7 9EZ, OL7 9ET, OL7 9FU, OL7 9DU, OL7 9ER, OL7 9HA, OL7 9DJ.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OL7 9EX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female57.4%51.2%-6.2% 51.0% 0.2%
Male42.6%48.8%6.2% 49.0% -0.2%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single37.7%39.9%2.2% 37.9% 2.0%
Married: Opposite sex35.1%43.6%8.5% 44.2% -0.6%
Married: Same sex0%0.3%0.3% 0.3% 0.0%
Separated6.2%2.7%-3.5% 2.2% 0.5%
Divorced11.7%8.8%-2.9% 9.1% -0.3%
Widowed9.4%4.6%-4.8% 6.1% -1.5%

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health43.1%46.8%3.7% 48.4% -1.6%
Good health30.3%31.1%0.8% 33.6% -2.5%
Fair health18.2%12.4%-5.8% 12.7% -0.3%
Bad health6.6%5.9%-0.7% 4.0% 1.9%
Very bad health1.8%3.8%2.0% 1.2% 2.6%

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 9EX this area, 31.3% 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 17.8%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications43.5%31.3%-12.2% 18.2% 13.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 18.8%13.3%-5.5% 9.6% 3.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels14.9%16.6%1.7% 13.4% 3.2%
Apprenticeship1.3%3.6%2.3% 5.3% -1.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels8.8%13.9%5.1% 16.9% -3.0%
Degree or Similar7.1%17.8%10.7% 33.8% -16.0%
Other5.5%3.6%-1.9% 2.8% 0.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 63.7% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi0%3.9%3.9% 1.1% 2.8%
Indian4.1%5.4%1.3% 3.1% 2.3%
Pakistani9.6%18.8%9.2% 2.7% 16.1%
Other Asian0.2%1.4%1.2% 1.6% -0.2%
Black African0.7%5%4.3% 2.5% 2.5%
Other Black1.1%0.5%-0.6% 0.5% 0.0%
Mixed White and Asian2.5%0.5%-2.0% 0.8% -0.3%
Mixed White and Caribbean0.2%0.2%0.0% 0.9% -0.7%
White81.5%63.7%-17.8% 81.4% -17.7%
Other0%0.7%0.7% 1.6% -0.9%

Country of Birth

In this area, 73.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom90.7%73.4%-17.3% 83.2% -9.8%
European Union1.6%8.8%7.2% 6.1% 2.7%
Africa2.7%4.7%2.0% 2.7% 2.0%
Middle East and Asia5%13.1%8.1% 5.6% 7.5%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK90.2%73.4%-16.8% 83.2% -9.8%
10+ Years0%16%16.0% 9.8% 6.2%
5-10 Years0.9%8.1%7.2% 2.9% 5.2%
2-5 Years0.9%0.7%-0.2% 2.2% -1.5%
Less than 2 years8%1.8%-6.2% 1.9% -0.1%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom69% 76.7% -7.7%
Germany0.7% 0.2% 0.5%
Italy2.5% 0.6% 1.9%
Spain3% 0.4% 2.6%
Poland2.5% 1.3% 1.2%
Romania1.4% 0.9% 0.5%
Other EU countries2.1% 1.5% 0.6%
Central and Western Africa1.8% 0.3% 1.5%
Southern Asia1.8% 1.2% 0.6%
No passport held15.3% 13.5% 1.8%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion29% 37.2% -8.2%
Christian38.5% 46.2% -7.7%
Hindu6.6% 1.7% 4.9%
Muslim21.5% 6.5% 15.0%
Other religion0.2% 0.6% -0.4%
Not answered4.3% 6.0% -1.7%

Safety

Is Rydal Grove Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rydal Grove 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.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£34,300
Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in OL7 9EX, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Rydal Grove are based on 9 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 Rydal Grove, Ashton-under-lyne, OL7 9EX

Estimated Average Property Prices for OL7 9EX

Average Price
£158,660
Semi-Detached
£155,361
Terraced
£171,855
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Rydal Grove

Average Price
£170,672
Semi-Detached
£175,970
Terraced
£170,317
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
£139,589

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Rydal GroveStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
9 Rydal Grove, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£77,8922022-02-09 £91,613
14 Rydal Grove, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£120,0002019-08-12 £179,019
9 Rydal Grove, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester
Other, an established residential building
£100,0002018-02-16 £139,726
2 Rydal Grove, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£100,0002017-08-01 £161,743
6 Rydal Grove, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester
Terraced, an established residential building
£93,0002005-09-07 £177,708
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for OL7 9EX

Employment

The percentage of student residents living in OL7 9EX area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee104
Retired45
Part-Time Employee45
Looking after home or family28
Student (economically inactive)27
Long-Term Sick or disabled27
Self-Employed19
Unemployed13
Full-Time Student (with or without job)11
Other9

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles31
Manufacturing21
Education13
Construction12
Human health and social work activities12
Administrative and support service activities8
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security8
Other6
Transport and storage5
Accommodation and food service activities3
Financial and insurance activities2
Real estate activities2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 1
Professional, scientific and technical activities1
Information and communication1

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Wilshaw Nursery School
Store Street , OL7 9QA
- not rated 740 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Whiteacre Nursery School
Romney Street , OL6 9HU
- not rated 1,438 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Trafalgar Nursery School
John Street East , OL7 0NH
- not rated 1,939 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Waterloo Primary School
Worthington Street , OL7 9NA
- not rated 487 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Waterloo Primary School
Worthington Street , OL7 9NA
3out of 4 487 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Canon Johnson CofE Primary School
Elgin Street , OL7 9DD
- not rated 573 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Canon Johnson CofE Primary School
Elgin Street , OL7 9DD
3out of 4 573 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Canon Burrows CofE Primary School
Oldham Road , OL7 9ND
3out of 4 732 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Littlemoss High School for Boys
Cryer Street , Droylsden M43 7LF
- not rated 1,978 yd Community school Not Applicable Boys More About School
Laurus Ryecroft
Lumb Lane , Droylsden M43 7LJ
4out of 4 1,978 yd Free schools Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Great Academy Ashton
Broadoak Road , OL6 8RF
- not rated 2,127 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Stamford High School
Mossley Road , OL6 9SD
- not rated 2,522 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Hartshead Sports College
Greenhurst Road , OL6 9DX
- not rated 2,610 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed 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 2,082 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Ashton Sixth Form College
Darnton Road , OL6 9RL
- not rated 2,294 yd Academy 16-19 converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Ashton Sixth Form College
Darnton Road , OL6 9RL
- not rated 2,294 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Hyde-Clarendon College
Clarendon Road , SK14 2JZ
- not rated 5,252 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Oldham Sixth Form College
Union Street West , OL8 1XU
- not rated 5,331 yd Academy 16-19 converter No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

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 136 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 863 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Safe Start School
1, 2, 4 & 5 Henry Square Chambers , Old Street OL6 7ST
- not rated 1,252 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Ashton PRU
West End Early Years Centre , Katherine Street OL7 0AG
- not rated 1,382 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Grafton House Preparatory School
1 Warrington Street , OL6 6XB
- not rated 1,465 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Eclectic AvenueChrist Church Community Centre, Taunton Road422 yd
The Dog And PartridgeDog And Partridge, 275 Oldham Road520 yd
IKEAIKEA, 110 Wellington Road662 yd
Zing And ZestZing And Zest, 126 Oldham Road667 yd
Hindu Temple - Shri_Ram_MandirHindu Temple - Shri_Ram_Mandir, 58 Kenyon Street743 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Curzon Ashton Football ClubCurzon Ashton Football Club, Richmond Street343 yd
East Cheshire Harriers And Tameside Athletic ClubSports Ground Dressing Rooms, Richmond Street392 yd
Waterloo & Taunton Conservative ClubWaterloo & Taunton Conservative Club, 350 Oldham Road518 yd
The AlexanderThe Alexander Pub, 1 Dean Street874 yd
Junction InnJunction Inn, 55 Turner Lane892 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Crowhill TakeawayCrowhill Takeaway, 75 Crowhill Road267 yd
Waterloo ChippyWaterloo Chippy, 219 Oldham Road355 yd
The KitchenThe Kitchen, 292 Oldham Road404 yd
Yummy HouseYummy House, 160 Oldham Road506 yd
Ashton Balti HouseAshton Balti House, 156 Oldham Road506 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Premier Crowhill SupermarketPremier Crowhill Supermarket, 61 Crowhill Road251 yd
Sainsbury'sSainsbury's, 2 Lord Sheldon Way462 yd
FarmfoodsFarmfoods, 12 Picton Street829 yd
Aldi StoresAldi Stores Ltd, 109 Wellington Road841 yd
ASM SupermarketASM, 75 Oldham Road960 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Richmond Street Playing Fields
RICHMOND STREET
cycling, grass pitches379 yd
Waterloo Primary School
WORTHINGTON STREET
grass pitches484 yd
Richmond Park Athletics Stadium
RICHMOND STREET ATHLETICS GROUND RICHMOND STREET ATHLETICS GROUND RICHMOND STREET
athletics tracks527 yd
Ashton Cricket Club
Reyner Lane
grass pitches547 yd
Dale Grove School (Closed)
Wilshaw Lane
grass pitches632 yd
Waterloo Afc
WATERLOO FOOTBALL GROUND WATERLOO FOOTBALL GROUND WILSHAW LANE
grass pitches676 yd
Canon Burows C Of E Primary School
OLDHAM ROAD
grass pitches708 yd
The Tameside Stadium
Richmond Street
artificial grass pitch, grass pitches741 yd
Pure Gym (Ashton Under Lyne)
WELLINGTON ROAD
health and fitness suite825 yd
Active Ashton
WATER STREET
health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool996 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

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 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%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed80 Mbit/s
Average download speed209.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed20.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed50 Mbit/s

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