Wordsworth Crescent is in Ashton-Under-Lyne and in Tameside district. OL7 9SA is located in the Ashton Waterloo electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ashton-under-Lyne. This postcode has been in use since 1992-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Wordsworth Crescent, Ashton-under-lyne, OL7 9SA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL7 9SL, OL7 9LF, OL7 9SJ, OL7 9JJ, OL7 9LH, OL7 9PJ, OL7 9JL, OL7 9LQ, OL7 9SH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OL7 9SA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.4% 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 | 57.8% | 52.4% | -5.4% | 51.0% | 1.4% |
| Male | 42.2% | 47.6% | 5.4% | 49.0% | -1.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 22.2% | 21.2% | -1.0% | 37.9% | -16.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.4% | 42% | -7.4% | 44.2% | -2.2% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 4.7% | 11.8% | 7.1% | 9.1% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 21.8% | 22.4% | 0.6% | 6.1% | 16.3% |
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 (58.5%) 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 | 32.4% | 24.5% | -7.9% | 48.4% | -23.9% |
| Good health | 31.6% | 34% | 2.4% | 33.6% | 0.4% |
| Fair health | 26.2% | 28.3% | 2.1% | 12.7% | 15.6% |
| Bad health | 8.7% | 10.2% | 1.5% | 4.0% | 6.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 3% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
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.
In the area around OL7 9SA this area, 45.8% 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 16.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 44.4% | 45.8% | 1.4% | 18.2% | 27.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.2% | 8.4% | -4.8% | 9.6% | -1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.3% | 10.8% | 1.5% | 13.4% | -2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 5.2% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.6% | 8.4% | -0.2% | 16.9% | -8.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.8% | 16.3% | 1.5% | 33.8% | -17.5% |
| Other | 5.1% | 5.2% | 0.1% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 8.7% | 8.2% | -0.5% | 3.1% | 5.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 4.5% | 3.8% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 88.4% | 86.9% | -1.5% | 81.4% | 5.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 88.4% 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 | 93.1% | 88.4% | -4.7% | 83.2% | 5.2% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
| Africa | 3.6% | 2.6% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 6.7% | 4.5% | 5.6% | 1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92% | 88.4% | -3.6% | 83.2% | 5.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.7% | 6.7% | 9.8% | -3.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.2% | 1.9% | -4.3% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76% | 76.7% | -0.7% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Southern Asia | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 19.5% | 13.5% | 6.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 15.3% | 37.2% | -21.9% |
| Christian | 67.5% | 46.2% | 21.3% |
| Hindu | 8.2% | 1.7% | 6.5% |
| Muslim | 4.9% | 6.5% | -1.6% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wordsworth Crescent 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 remained broadly unchanged 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41 Wordsworth Crescent, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £119,000 | 2022-04-22 | £127,726 |
| 39 Wordsworth Crescent, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £79,000 | 2019-08-08 | £109,602 |
| 27 Wordsworth Crescent, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2018-09-06 | £129,119 |
| 17 Wordsworth Crescent, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2014-10-30 | £174,823 |
| 5 Wordsworth Crescent, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £102,000 | 2014-04-14 | £191,132 |
OL7 9SA 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in OL7 9SA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 56% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 141 |
| Full-Time Employee | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Other | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Self-Employed | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Education | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterloo Primary School Worthington Street , OL7 9NA | 2out of 4 | 735 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Canon Burrows CofE Primary School Oldham Road , OL7 9ND | 4out of 4 | 852 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Canon Johnson CofE Primary School Elgin Street , OL7 9DD | 2out of 4 | 1,215 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity CofE Primary School Kenyon Street , OL6 7DU | 3out of 4 | 1,325 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton West End Primary Academy William Street , OL7 0BJ | 3out of 4 | 1,615 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 | 1,472 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Academy Ashton Broadoak Road , OL6 8RF | 2out of 4 | 2,530 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Failsworth Brierley Avenue , Failsworth M35 9HA | 2out of 4 | 2,574 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hathershaw College Bellfield Avenue , Hathershaw OL8 3EP | 3out of 4 | 3,048 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Damian's RC Science College Lees Road , OL6 8BH | 4out of 4 | 3,132 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 | 2,727 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton Sixth Form College Darnton Road , OL6 9RL | - not rated | 2,924 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldham Sixth Form College Union Street West , OL8 1XU | - not rated | 5,012 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | 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 | 1,371 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 | 1,751 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawthorns School Sunnyside Moss Campus , Lumb Lane M34 5SF | 4out of 4 | 2,412 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Samuel Laycock School Broadoak Road , OL6 8RF | 2out of 4 | 2,562 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Bridge School Roman Road , Hollinwood OL8 3PH | 4out of 4 | 2,640 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 729 yd | |
| Country Park Catering Ltd | Visitors Centre, Stannybrook Road | 840 yd | |
| Cafe Riverside | Daisy Nook Garden Centre, Stannybrook Road | 840 yd | |
| Eclectic Avenue | Christ Church Community Centre, Taunton Road | 958 yd | |
| Miller And Carter Steakhouse | Ashton Moss Leisure Park, Fold Way | 990 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Cheshire Harriers And Tameside Athletic Club | Sports Ground Dressing Rooms, Richmond Street | 388 yd | |
| Curzon Ashton Football Club | Curzon Ashton Football Club, Richmond Street | 417 yd | |
| Waterloo & Taunton Conservative Club | Waterloo & Taunton Conservative Club, 350 Oldham Road | 759 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crowhill Takeaway | Crowhill Takeaway, 75 Crowhill Road | 316 yd | |
| Waterloo Chippy | Waterloo Chippy, 219 Oldham Road | 771 yd | |
| The Kitchen | The Kitchen, 292 Oldham Road | 793 yd | |
| The Great Wall | The Great Wall, 432 - 434 Oldham Road | 804 yd | |
| Yummy House | Yummy House, 160 Oldham Road | 1,042 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premier Crowhill Supermarket | Premier Crowhill Supermarket, 61 Crowhill Road | 316 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, 2 Lord Sheldon Way | 822 yd | |
| Farmfoods | Farmfoods, 12 Picton Street | 866 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Tesco Express, 397 Oldham Road | 945 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Richmond Street Playing Fields RICHMOND STREET | cycling, grass pitches | 387 yd |
| The Tameside Stadium Richmond Street | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 455 yd |
| Richmond Park Athletics Stadium RICHMOND STREET ATHLETICS GROUND RICHMOND STREET ATHLETICS GROUND RICHMOND STREET | athletics tracks | 486 yd |
| Waterloo Primary School WORTHINGTON STREET | grass pitches | 644 yd |
| Canon Burows C Of E Primary School OLDHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 749 yd |
| Ashton Cricket Club Reyner Lane | grass pitches | 775 yd |
| Waterloo Afc WATERLOO FOOTBALL GROUND WATERLOO FOOTBALL GROUND WILSHAW LANE | grass pitches | 905 yd |
| Dale Grove School (Closed) Wilshaw Lane | grass pitches | 907 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 | 96.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.3% |
| 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 | 66.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 98 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.