Penrith Avenue is in Ashton-Under-Lyne and in Tameside district. OL7 9JQ 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 Penrith Avenue, Ashton-under-lyne, OL7 9JQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL7 9JN, OL7 9JL, OL7 9JW, OL7 9LH, OL7 9LQ, OL7 9LJ, OL7 9JR, OL7 9JD, OL7 9JP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OL7 9JQ has a slightly higher male population, with 52.6% of residents 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 | 48.1% | 47.4% | -0.7% | 51.0% | -3.6% |
| Male | 51.9% | 52.6% | 0.7% | 49.0% | 3.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around OL7 9JQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.6% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 47.2% | 49.6% | 2.4% | 37.9% | 11.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.8% | 26.5% | -2.3% | 44.2% | -17.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 3.8% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 15.9% | 15.4% | -0.5% | 9.1% | 6.3% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 4.7% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (67.3%) 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 | 36.9% | 35.9% | -1.0% | 48.4% | -12.5% |
| Good health | 32.1% | 31.4% | -0.7% | 33.6% | -2.2% |
| Fair health | 22.6% | 19.9% | -2.7% | 12.7% | 7.2% |
| Bad health | 6.3% | 10.8% | 4.5% | 4.0% | 6.8% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 2% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 18.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.6% | 22.7% | -12.9% | 18.2% | 4.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.6% | 9.9% | -10.7% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.5% | 17.6% | 2.1% | 13.4% | 4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 7.3% | 3.9% | 5.3% | 2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9% | 20.6% | 11.6% | 16.9% | 3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.4% | 18.9% | 9.5% | 33.8% | -14.9% |
| Other | 6.4% | 3% | -3.4% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.2% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 92.7% | 92.2% | -0.5% | 81.4% | 10.8% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 94.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.3% | 94.8% | 2.5% | 83.2% | 11.6% |
| European Union | 3.5% | 2.3% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 2% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.4% | 0.7% | -1.7% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.6% | 94.8% | 3.2% | 83.2% | 11.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 3.3% | 3.0% | 9.8% | -6.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 0.7% | -1.7% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 0.7% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.5% | 0.7% | -2.8% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.7% | 76.7% | -11.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 32% | 13.5% | 18.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.8% | 37.2% | 3.6% |
| Christian | 47.4% | 46.2% | 1.2% |
| Muslim | 2.3% | 6.5% | -4.2% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Penrith 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 fallen by about -19.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47 Penrith Avenue, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2024-03-15 | £179,375 |
| 91 Penrith Avenue, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2024-01-15 | £194,231 |
| 98 Penrith Avenue, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2023-08-04 | £147,739 |
| 98 Penrith Avenue, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2023-05-22 | £114,700 |
| 74 Penrith Avenue, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2022-06-24 | £187,631 |
OL7 9JQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 70 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Other | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterloo Primary School Worthington Street , OL7 9NA | 2out of 4 | 633 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Canon Burrows CofE Primary School Oldham Road , OL7 9ND | 4out of 4 | 677 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Canon Johnson CofE Primary School Elgin Street , OL7 9DD | 2out of 4 | 1,264 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity CofE Primary School Kenyon Street , OL6 7DU | 3out of 4 | 1,484 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodhouses Voluntary Primary School Ashton Road , Woodhouses M35 9WL | 3out of 4 | 1,567 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laurus Ryecroft Lumb Lane , Droylsden M43 7LJ | - not rated | 1,646 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Academy Ashton Broadoak Road , OL6 8RF | 2out of 4 | 2,380 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Failsworth Brierley Avenue , Failsworth M35 9HA | 2out of 4 | 2,538 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hathershaw College Bellfield Avenue , Hathershaw OL8 3EP | 3out of 4 | 2,789 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Damian's RC Science College Lees Road , OL6 8BH | 4out of 4 | 2,958 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 2,784 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton Sixth Form College Darnton Road , OL6 9RL | - not rated | 2,926 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldham Sixth Form College Union Street West , OL8 1XU | - not rated | 4,762 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oldham College Rochdale Road , OL9 6AA | - not rated | 5,250 yd | Further education | 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 | 1,544 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 | 1,933 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Samuel Laycock School Broadoak Road , OL6 8RF | 2out of 4 | 2,407 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Bridge School Roman Road , Hollinwood OL8 3PH | 4out of 4 | 2,494 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawthorns School Sunnyside Moss Campus , Lumb Lane M34 5SF | 4out of 4 | 2,669 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dog And Partridge | Dog And Partridge, 275 Oldham Road | 614 yd | |
| Country Park Catering Ltd | Visitors Centre, Stannybrook Road | 781 yd | |
| Cafe Riverside | Daisy Nook Garden Centre, Stannybrook Road | 781 yd | |
| Eclectic Avenue | Christ Church Community Centre, Taunton Road | 1,027 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Cheshire Harriers And Tameside Athletic Club | Sports Ground Dressing Rooms, Richmond Street | 627 yd | |
| Curzon Ashton Football Club | Curzon Ashton Football Club, Richmond Street | 642 yd | |
| Waterloo & Taunton Conservative Club | Waterloo & Taunton Conservative Club, 350 Oldham Road | 653 yd | |
| Dog And Pheasant | Dog And Pheasant, 528 Oldham Road | 871 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crowhill Takeaway | Crowhill Takeaway, 75 Crowhill Road | 371 yd | |
| The Great Wall | The Great Wall, 432 - 434 Oldham Road | 625 yd | |
| Waterloo Chippy | Waterloo Chippy, 219 Oldham Road | 752 yd | |
| The Kitchen | The Kitchen, 292 Oldham Road | 755 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premier Crowhill Supermarket | Premier Crowhill Supermarket, 61 Crowhill Road | 387 yd | |
| Farmfoods | Farmfoods, 12 Picton Street | 657 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Tesco Express, 397 Oldham Road | 705 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, 2 Lord Sheldon Way | 1,018 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Waterloo Primary School WORTHINGTON STREET | grass pitches | 528 yd |
| Canon Burows C Of E Primary School OLDHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 556 yd |
| Richmond Street Playing Fields RICHMOND STREET | cycling, grass pitches | 623 yd |
| The Tameside Stadium Richmond Street | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 713 yd |
| Richmond Park Athletics Stadium RICHMOND STREET ATHLETICS GROUND RICHMOND STREET ATHLETICS GROUND RICHMOND STREET | athletics tracks | 742 yd |
| Waterloo Afc WATERLOO FOOTBALL GROUND WATERLOO FOOTBALL GROUND WILSHAW LANE | grass pitches | 770 yd |
| Dale Grove School (Closed) Wilshaw Lane | grass pitches | 794 yd |
| Ashton Cricket Club Reyner Lane | grass pitches | 1,003 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 | 82.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 82.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 82.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 82.4% |
| 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 | 17.6% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 150.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.