Highfield Terrace is in Ashton-Under-Lyne and in Tameside district. OL7 9PF 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 Highfield Terrace, Ashton-under-lyne, OL7 9PF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL7 9PE, OL7 9RH, OL7 9PG, OL7 9PX, OL7 9PB, OL7 9PD, OL7 9PQ, OL7 9SW, OL7 9PA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OL7 9PF is primarily male, with 57.1% of the population 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 | 48.6% | 42.9% | -5.7% | 51.0% | -8.1% |
| Male | 51.4% | 57.1% | 5.7% | 49.0% | 8.1% |
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 9PF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.3% 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 | 38.7% | 42.3% | 3.6% | 37.9% | 4.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.6% | 27.5% | -7.1% | 44.2% | -16.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 6% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 3.8% |
| Divorced | 15.2% | 14.8% | -0.4% | 9.1% | 5.7% |
| Widowed | 7.3% | 8.2% | 0.9% | 6.1% | 2.1% |
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 | 38.5% | 37% | -1.5% | 48.4% | -11.4% |
| Good health | 37.2% | 44.2% | 7.0% | 33.6% | 10.6% |
| Fair health | 17.9% | 11.5% | -6.4% | 12.7% | -1.2% |
| Bad health | 5% | 6.7% | 1.7% | 4.0% | 2.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.5% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 | 19.4% | 17.6% | -1.8% | 18.2% | -0.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.7% | 18.1% | 2.4% | 9.6% | 8.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.8% | 13.7% | -4.1% | 13.4% | 0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 8.2% | 5.1% | 5.3% | 2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.1% | 15.9% | 1.8% | 16.9% | -1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.6% | 23.1% | -1.5% | 33.8% | -10.7% |
| Other | 5.2% | 3.3% | -1.9% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Pakistani | 3.2% | 6.2% | 3.0% | 2.7% | 3.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| White | 93.6% | 88.5% | -5.1% | 81.4% | 7.1% |
In this area, 92.8% 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 | 97.2% | 92.8% | -4.4% | 83.2% | 9.6% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 2.4% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 4.3% | 3.8% | 5.6% | -1.3% |
| 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% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 9.8% | -4.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.5% | 76.7% | 11.8% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 9.1% | 13.5% | -4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33% | 37.2% | -4.2% |
| Christian | 52.2% | 46.2% | 6.0% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 6.2% | 6.5% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Highfield Terrace 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 stayed broadly stable by about 0.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Grange Highfield Terrace, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2022-09-23 | £465,849 |
| 9 Highfield Terrace, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2022-02-11 | £195,274 |
| 5 Highfield Terrace, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £172,500 | 2021-09-30 | £194,448 |
| 1 Highfield Terrace, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £159,950 | 2020-12-16 | £202,952 |
| 3 Highfield Terrace, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2020-11-27 | £232,778 |
OL7 9PF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 77 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Other | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Education | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canon Burrows CofE Primary School Oldham Road , OL7 9ND | 4out of 4 | 753 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterloo Primary School Worthington Street , OL7 9NA | 2out of 4 | 990 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Limehurst Community Primary School White Bank Road , OL8 3JQ | 3out of 4 | 1,452 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Broadoak Norman Road , OL6 8QG | 3out of 4 | 1,533 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family RC Primary School Lime Green Road , Limehurst Village OL8 3NG | 2out of 4 | 1,534 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Hathershaw College Bellfield Avenue , Hathershaw OL8 3EP | 3out of 4 | 1,875 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Academy Ashton Broadoak Road , OL6 8RF | 2out of 4 | 1,876 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Damian's RC Science College Lees Road , OL6 8BH | 4out of 4 | 2,299 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Oldham Hollins Road , OL8 4JZ | 1out of 4 | 2,505 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Laurus Ryecroft Lumb Lane , Droylsden M43 7LJ | - not rated | 2,539 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashton Sixth Form College Darnton Road , OL6 9RL | - not rated | 2,992 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tameside College Beaufort Road , OL6 6NX | - not rated | 3,065 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldham Sixth Form College Union Street West , OL8 1XU | - not rated | 3,895 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oldham College Rochdale Road , OL9 6AA | - not rated | 4,386 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samuel Laycock School Broadoak Road , OL6 8RF | 2out of 4 | 1,876 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawrence House The Coach House , Dean Terrace OL6 8AJ | - not rated | 1,920 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Greater Manchester Alternative Provision 87 Blandford Street , Ashton Under Lyne ol6 7hw | - not rated | 2,294 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Bridge School Roman Road , Hollinwood OL8 3PH | 4out of 4 | 2,318 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Safe Start Education 1,2 and 4 Henry Square Chambers , Ashton Under Lyne OL6 7ST | - not rated | 2,674 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kickback Cafe | 1055 Ashton Road | 279 yd | |
| Smokies Park Hotel | Ashton Road | 556 yd | |
| Crofters | Knott Lanes | 723 yd | |
| The Dog And Partridge | Dog And Partridge, 275 Oldham Road | 950 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dog And Pheasant | Dog And Pheasant, 528 Oldham Road | 228 yd | |
| Oldham Rugby Club | Oldham Rugby Union Football Club, Byrth Road | 716 yd | |
| Daisyfield | Daisyfield Inn, 14 Keb Lane | 871 yd | |
| Waterloo & Taunton Conservative Club | Waterloo & Taunton Conservative Club, 350 Oldham Road | 978 yd | |
| Pegs Lantern | Pegs Lantern, St Albans Avenue | 1,040 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Three Burgers | Unit 3, 1055 Ashton Road | 279 yd | |
| The Great Wall | The Great Wall, 432 - 434 Oldham Road | 744 yd | |
| Hoong Shing | Hoong Shing, 152 St Albans Avenue | 1,046 yd | |
| New Bella Pizza Limited | New Bella Pizza Limited, 150 St Albans Avenue | 1,054 yd | |
| Sheikhs | Sheikhs, 156 St Albans Avenue | 1,068 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Tesco Express, 397 Oldham Road | 432 yd | |
| Farmfoods | Farmfoods, 12 Picton Street | 614 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Canon Burows C Of E Primary School OLDHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 716 yd |
| Bardsley Park Golf Centre KNOTT LANES | golf | 719 yd |
| Oldham Rugby Football Club BYRTH ROAD | grass pitches | 801 yd |
| Waterloo Afc WATERLOO FOOTBALL GROUND WATERLOO FOOTBALL GROUND WILSHAW LANE | grass pitches | 900 yd |
| Waterloo Primary School WORTHINGTON STREET | grass pitches | 947 yd |
| Dale Grove School (Closed) Wilshaw Lane | grass pitches | 979 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 | 71.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 71.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 71.4% |
| 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 | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 75.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 65.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.