Taunton Green is in Ashton-Under-Lyne and in Tameside district. OL7 9LE 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 Green, Ashton-under-lyne, OL7 9LE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL7 9TT, OL7 9LT, OL7 9JD, OL7 9LP, OL7 9JE, OL7 9JB, OL7 9JA, OL7 9LN, OL7 9JG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OL7 9LE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.5% | 51.7% | -0.8% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 47.5% | 48.3% | 0.8% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 9LE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.9% 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 | 43.9% | 43.9% | 0.0% | 37.9% | 6.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.6% | 37.6% | -2.0% | 44.2% | -6.6% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 3.6% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 10% | 1.7% | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 5% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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 | 43.6% | 43.9% | 0.3% | 48.4% | -4.5% |
| Good health | 36.2% | 35.4% | -0.8% | 33.6% | 1.8% |
| Fair health | 14.5% | 14.3% | -0.2% | 12.7% | 1.6% |
| Bad health | 5% | 4.8% | -0.2% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.8% | 25.9% | -1.9% | 18.2% | 7.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.7% | 11.8% | -6.9% | 9.6% | 2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.8% | 14.5% | -3.3% | 13.4% | 1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.5% | 7.3% | 0.8% | 5.3% | 2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.6% | 20.9% | 8.3% | 16.9% | 4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.7% | 18.2% | 6.5% | 33.8% | -15.6% |
| Other | 4.8% | 1.4% | -3.4% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 2.1% | 7.5% | 5.4% | 2.7% | 4.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 2.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| White | 94.3% | 81.4% | -12.9% | 81.4% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 92.5% 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 | 96.8% | 92.5% | -4.3% | 83.2% | 9.3% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 3.4% | 3.0% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 2.4% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.8% | 92.8% | -4.0% | 83.2% | 9.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 9.8% | -6.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 0.3% | -1.5% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.6% | 76.7% | 4.9% |
| Portugal | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 14.3% | 13.5% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44% | 37.2% | 6.8% |
| Christian | 37.2% | 46.2% | -9.0% |
| Muslim | 9.9% | 6.5% | 3.4% |
| Other religion | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Taunton Green 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 -32.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Taunton Green, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2023-01-16 | £212,100 |
| 1 Taunton Green, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £107,000 | 2018-01-12 | £159,867 |
| 3 Taunton Green, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £123,000 | 2014-05-02 | £227,527 |
| 7 Taunton Green, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £150,500 | 2013-12-18 | £284,026 |
| 2 Taunton Green, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £98,000 | 2012-04-27 | £189,981 |
| Full-Time Employee | 76 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Education | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterloo Primary School Worthington Street , OL7 9NA | 2out of 4 | 355 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Canon Burrows CofE Primary School Oldham Road , OL7 9ND | 4out of 4 | 414 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Canon Johnson CofE Primary School Elgin Street , OL7 9DD | 2out of 4 | 1,043 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity CofE Primary School Kenyon Street , OL6 7DU | 3out of 4 | 1,359 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Broadoak Norman Road , OL6 8QG | 3out of 4 | 1,526 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 1,900 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Academy Ashton Broadoak Road , OL6 8RF | 2out of 4 | 2,110 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Damian's RC Science College Lees Road , OL6 8BH | 4out of 4 | 2,699 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hathershaw College Bellfield Avenue , Hathershaw OL8 3EP | 3out of 4 | 2,777 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Failsworth Brierley Avenue , Failsworth M35 9HA | 2out of 4 | 2,800 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 2,552 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton Sixth Form College Darnton Road , OL6 9RL | - not rated | 2,664 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldham Sixth Form College Union Street West , OL8 1XU | - not rated | 4,779 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oldham College Rochdale Road , OL9 6AA | - not rated | 5,270 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 | 1,435 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 | 1,825 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Samuel Laycock School Broadoak Road , OL6 8RF | 2out of 4 | 2,138 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Bridge School Roman Road , Hollinwood OL8 3PH | 4out of 4 | 2,690 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawrence House The Coach House , Dean Terrace OL6 8AJ | - not rated | 2,758 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dog And Partridge | Dog And Partridge, 275 Oldham Road | 333 yd | |
| Eclectic Avenue | Christ Church Community Centre, Taunton Road | 830 yd | |
| Country Park Catering Ltd | Visitors Centre, Stannybrook Road | 1,049 yd | |
| Cafe Riverside | Daisy Nook Garden Centre, Stannybrook Road | 1,049 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterloo & Taunton Conservative Club | Waterloo & Taunton Conservative Club, 350 Oldham Road | 373 yd | |
| Curzon Ashton Football Club | Curzon Ashton Football Club, Richmond Street | 666 yd | |
| East Cheshire Harriers And Tameside Athletic Club | Sports Ground Dressing Rooms, Richmond Street | 675 yd | |
| Dog And Pheasant | Dog And Pheasant, 528 Oldham Road | 737 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crowhill Takeaway | Crowhill Takeaway, 75 Crowhill Road | 290 yd | |
| The Great Wall | The Great Wall, 432 - 434 Oldham Road | 365 yd | |
| The Kitchen | The Kitchen, 292 Oldham Road | 497 yd | |
| Waterloo Chippy | Waterloo Chippy, 219 Oldham Road | 506 yd | |
| Yummy House | Yummy House, 160 Oldham Road | 921 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premier Crowhill Supermarket | Premier Crowhill Supermarket, 61 Crowhill Road | 314 yd | |
| Farmfoods | Farmfoods, 12 Picton Street | 431 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Tesco Express, 397 Oldham Road | 537 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, 2 Lord Sheldon Way | 959 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Waterloo Primary School WORTHINGTON STREET | grass pitches | 247 yd |
| Canon Burows C Of E Primary School OLDHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 310 yd |
| Waterloo Afc WATERLOO FOOTBALL GROUND WATERLOO FOOTBALL GROUND WILSHAW LANE | grass pitches | 491 yd |
| Dale Grove School (Closed) Wilshaw Lane | grass pitches | 513 yd |
| Richmond Street Playing Fields RICHMOND STREET | cycling, grass pitches | 666 yd |
| Richmond Park Athletics Stadium RICHMOND STREET ATHLETICS GROUND RICHMOND STREET ATHLETICS GROUND RICHMOND STREET | athletics tracks | 818 yd |
| The Tameside Stadium Richmond Street | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 879 yd |
| Ashton Cricket Club Reyner Lane | grass pitches | 998 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 | 87.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 87.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 87.5% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 90.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.