Lumb Lane is in Ashton-Under-Lyne and in Tameside district. OL7 9JY 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 Lumb Lane, Ashton-under-lyne, OL7 9JY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OL7 9JY, 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 | 52% | 54.5% | 2.5% | 51.0% | 3.5% |
| Male | 48% | 45.5% | -2.5% | 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.
In the immediate vicinity of OL7 9JY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60% 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 | 25.9% | 27.2% | 1.3% | 37.9% | -10.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.7% | 60% | -1.7% | 44.2% | 15.8% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 7.2% | -0.5% | 9.1% | -1.9% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 4.5% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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 | 49.2% | 40.2% | -9.0% | 48.4% | -8.2% |
| Good health | 30.2% | 37.9% | 7.7% | 33.6% | 4.3% |
| Fair health | 13.3% | 17% | 3.7% | 12.7% | 4.3% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 4.8% | 0.9% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 3.3% | 0% | -3.3% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.1% | 21.1% | 1.0% | 18.2% | 2.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.4% | 7.5% | -8.9% | 9.6% | -2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.2% | 15.1% | -3.1% | 13.4% | 1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 9.4% | 4.7% | 5.3% | 4.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 17% | 6.1% | 16.9% | 0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.5% | 24.5% | 3.0% | 33.8% | -9.3% |
| Other | 8% | 5.3% | -2.7% | 2.8% | 2.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.8% 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 | 3.9% | 6.4% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 5.3% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 15.7% | 12.7% | -3.0% | 3.1% | 9.6% |
| Pakistani | 4.8% | 4.5% | -0.3% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 73.7% | 74.8% | 1.1% | 81.4% | -6.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 85.4% 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 | 85.5% | 85.4% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 2.2% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 3% | 2.5% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10% | 9.9% | -0.1% | 5.6% | 4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.2% | 85.4% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 2.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 13.1% | 12.8% | 9.8% | 3.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.4% | 0.3% | -12.1% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.9% | 76.7% | 12.2% |
| Spain | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Middle East | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 5.4% | 13.5% | -8.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.1% | 37.2% | -7.1% |
| Christian | 43.3% | 46.2% | -2.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 12.2% | 1.7% | 10.5% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 9.9% | 6.5% | 3.4% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 1.9% | 6.0% | -4.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lumb Lane 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.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Wellstyle Farm Lumb Lane, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2024-04-29 | £636,382 |
| 8 Wellstyle Farm Lumb Lane, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2023-12-20 | £297,142 |
| 2 Wellstyle Farm Lumb Lane, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £530,000 | 2021-11-12 | £621,440 |
| 11 Lumb Lane, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2020-06-01 | £466,358 |
| 7 Lumb Lane, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2017-12-01 | £240,133 |
OL7 9JY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.
| Retired | 74 |
| Full-Time Employee | 72 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Other | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 42 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Education | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilshaw Nursery School Store Street , OL7 9QA | - not rated | 1,370 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trafalgar Nursery School John Street East , OL7 0NH | - not rated | 2,594 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whiteacre Nursery School Romney Street , OL6 9HU | - not rated | 2,606 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodhouses Voluntary Primary School Ashton Road , Woodhouses M35 9WL | 3out of 4 | 1,114 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterloo Primary School Worthington Street , OL7 9NA | - not rated | 1,200 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterloo Primary School Worthington Street , OL7 9NA | 3out of 4 | 1,200 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Canon Burrows CofE Primary School Oldham Road , OL7 9ND | 3out of 4 | 1,245 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Canon Johnson CofE Primary School Elgin Street , OL7 9DD | - not rated | 1,741 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Littlemoss High School for Boys Cryer Street , Droylsden M43 7LF | - not rated | 1,130 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Laurus Ryecroft Lumb Lane , Droylsden M43 7LJ | 4out of 4 | 1,130 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Failsworth School Brierley Avenue , Failsworth M35 9HA | - not rated | 2,052 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Failsworth Brierley Avenue , Failsworth M35 9HA | 3out of 4 | 2,052 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kaskenmoor School Roman Road , Hollinwood OL8 3PT | - not rated | 2,321 yd | Community school | 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 | 3,250 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton Sixth Form College Darnton Road , OL6 9RL | - not rated | 3,448 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton Sixth Form College Darnton Road , OL6 9RL | - not rated | 3,448 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldham Sixth Form College Union Street West , OL8 1XU | - not rated | 4,837 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldham Sixth Form College Union Street West , OL8 1XU | - not rated | 4,837 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,285 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Joseph Rayner Independent School 1055 Ashton Road , Bardsley OL8 3HX | - not rated | 1,671 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greater Manchester Alternative Provision 87 Blandford Street , Ashton Under Lyne ol6 7hw | - not rated | 1,835 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton PRU West End Early Years Centre , Katherine Street OL7 0AG | - not rated | 1,889 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Safe Start School 1, 2, 4 & 5 Henry Square Chambers , Old Street OL6 7ST | - not rated | 2,198 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Country Park Catering Ltd | Visitors Centre, Stannybrook Road | 311 yd | |
| Cafe Riverside | Daisy Nook Garden Centre, Stannybrook Road | 311 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Cheshire Harriers And Tameside Athletic Club | Sports Ground Dressing Rooms, Richmond Street | 921 yd | |
| Curzon Ashton Football Club | Curzon Ashton Football Club, Richmond Street | 972 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crowhill Takeaway | Crowhill Takeaway, 75 Crowhill Road | 944 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premier Crowhill Supermarket | Premier Crowhill Supermarket, 61 Crowhill Road | 948 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Tameside Stadium Richmond Street | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 694 yd |
| Richmond Street Playing Fields RICHMOND STREET | cycling, grass pitches | 927 yd |
| Richmond Park Athletics Stadium RICHMOND STREET ATHLETICS GROUND RICHMOND STREET ATHLETICS GROUND RICHMOND STREET | athletics tracks | 932 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 | 9.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 90.9% |
| Median download speed | 15.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 13.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 16.68 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 16.68 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 1.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1.26 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.