Morpeth Close is in Ashton-Under-Lyne and in Tameside district. OL7 9SH is located in the Ashton Waterloo electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ashton-under-Lyne. This postcode has been in use since 1982-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Morpeth Close, Ashton-under-lyne, OL7 9SH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL7 9SQ, OL7 9PJ, OL7 9SG, OL7 9SJ, OL7 9SA, OL7 9SL, OL7 9SF, OL7 9RL, OL7 9LF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OL7 9SH, 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 9SH 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 Morpeth Close 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 -19.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Morpeth Close, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2021-03-24 | £290,912 |
| 9 Morpeth Close, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £118,000 | 2007-03-01 | £200,914 |
| 3 Morpeth Close, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £145,950 | 2006-09-12 | £254,853 |
| 1 Morpeth Close, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2004-10-15 | £362,374 |
| 7 Morpeth Close, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2003-08-15 | £295,157 |
OL7 9SH 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterloo Primary School Worthington Street , OL7 9NA | 2out of 4 | 916 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Canon Burrows CofE Primary School Oldham Road , OL7 9ND | 4out of 4 | 1,036 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Canon Johnson CofE Primary School Elgin Street , OL7 9DD | 2out of 4 | 1,343 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity CofE Primary School Kenyon Street , OL6 7DU | 3out of 4 | 1,378 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodhouses Voluntary Primary School Ashton Road , Woodhouses M35 9WL | 3out of 4 | 1,542 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 | 1,289 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Failsworth Brierley Avenue , Failsworth M35 9HA | 2out of 4 | 2,474 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Academy Ashton Broadoak Road , OL6 8RF | 2out of 4 | 2,714 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hathershaw College Bellfield Avenue , Hathershaw OL8 3EP | 3out of 4 | 3,154 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Damian's RC Science College Lees Road , OL6 8BH | 4out of 4 | 3,317 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 | 2,838 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton Sixth Form College Darnton Road , OL6 9RL | - not rated | 3,064 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldham Sixth Form College Union Street West , OL8 1XU | - not rated | 5,097 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 | 1,410 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 | 1,778 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawthorns School Sunnyside Moss Campus , Lumb Lane M34 5SF | 4out of 4 | 2,255 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Bridge School Roman Road , Hollinwood OL8 3PH | 4out of 4 | 2,615 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Samuel Laycock School Broadoak Road , OL6 8RF | 2out of 4 | 2,745 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | 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 | 784 yd | |
| Cafe Riverside | Daisy Nook Garden Centre, Stannybrook Road | 784 yd | |
| The Dog And Partridge | Dog And Partridge, 275 Oldham Road | 912 yd | |
| Miller And Carter Steakhouse | Ashton Moss Leisure Park, Fold Way | 938 yd | |
| Nandos | Ashton Moss Leisure Park, Fold Way | 938 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Cheshire Harriers And Tameside Athletic Club | Sports Ground Dressing Rooms, Richmond Street | 396 yd | |
| Curzon Ashton Football Club | Curzon Ashton Football Club, Richmond Street | 444 yd | |
| Waterloo & Taunton Conservative Club | Waterloo & Taunton Conservative Club, 350 Oldham Road | 941 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crowhill Takeaway | Crowhill Takeaway, 75 Crowhill Road | 481 yd | |
| Waterloo Chippy | Waterloo Chippy, 219 Oldham Road | 935 yd | |
| The Kitchen | The Kitchen, 292 Oldham Road | 961 yd | |
| The Great Wall | The Great Wall, 432 - 434 Oldham Road | 988 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premier Crowhill Supermarket | Premier Crowhill Supermarket, 61 Crowhill Road | 476 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, 2 Lord Sheldon Way | 854 yd | |
| Farmfoods | Farmfoods, 12 Picton Street | 1,047 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Tameside Stadium Richmond Street | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 307 yd |
| Richmond Street Playing Fields RICHMOND STREET | cycling, grass pitches | 401 yd |
| Richmond Park Athletics Stadium RICHMOND STREET ATHLETICS GROUND RICHMOND STREET ATHLETICS GROUND RICHMOND STREET | athletics tracks | 437 yd |
| Ashton Cricket Club Reyner Lane | grass pitches | 767 yd |
| Waterloo Primary School WORTHINGTON STREET | grass pitches | 828 yd |
| Canon Burows C Of E Primary School OLDHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 932 yd |
| Waterloo Afc WATERLOO FOOTBALL GROUND WATERLOO FOOTBALL GROUND WILSHAW LANE | grass pitches | 1,089 yd |
| Dale Grove School (Closed) Wilshaw Lane | grass pitches | 1,089 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 47.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 110.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.