Earnshaw Close is in Ashton-Under-Lyne and in Tameside district. OL7 9TT is located in the Ashton Waterloo electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ashton-under-Lyne. This postcode has been in use since 2002-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Earnshaw Close, Ashton-under-lyne, OL7 9TT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL7 9LE, OL7 9JD, OL7 9JE, OL7 9JG, OL7 9LT, OL7 9JB, OL7 9JA, OL7 9LP, OL7 9LN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OL7 9TT has a slightly higher male population, with 52.3% of residents 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 | 53.7% | 47.7% | -6.0% | 51.0% | -3.3% |
| Male | 46.3% | 52.3% | 6.0% | 49.0% | 3.3% |
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 9TT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.9% 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 | 32% | 42.9% | 10.9% | 37.9% | 5.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.6% | 30% | -6.6% | 44.2% | -14.2% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 4.4% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Divorced | 17% | 15.8% | -1.2% | 9.1% | 6.7% |
| Widowed | 11.3% | 6.9% | -4.4% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
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 (65.1%) 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 | 27.5% | 36.4% | 8.9% | 48.4% | -12.0% |
| Good health | 34.1% | 28.7% | -5.4% | 33.6% | -4.9% |
| Fair health | 24% | 19.8% | -4.2% | 12.7% | 7.1% |
| Bad health | 11.8% | 12.4% | 0.6% | 4.0% | 8.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 2.7% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
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.
In the area around OL7 9TT this area, 28.9% 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 16.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 40.7% | 28.9% | -11.8% | 18.2% | 10.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.5% | 18.4% | 0.9% | 9.6% | 8.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17% | 10% | -7.0% | 13.4% | -3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 8.5% | 4.9% | 5.3% | 3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 14.9% | 5.6% | 16.9% | -2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.8% | 16.4% | 7.6% | 33.8% | -17.4% |
| Other | 3.1% | 3% | -0.1% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 3.1% | 5.1% | 2.0% | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 93.9% | 86.4% | -7.5% | 81.4% | 5.0% |
In this area, 89.1% 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 | 93.4% | 89.1% | -4.3% | 83.2% | 5.9% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 5.8% | 2.7% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 1.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.4% | 89.1% | -4.3% | 83.2% | 5.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 6.2% | 5.8% | 9.8% | -3.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 3.1% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 0.4% | -2.7% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70% | 76.7% | -6.7% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 5.1% | 1.3% | 3.8% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 22.2% | 13.5% | 8.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.9% | 37.2% | 3.7% |
| Christian | 47.1% | 46.2% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 5.8% | 6.5% | -0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Earnshaw Close was 3.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 2473.3% higher than the Ashton Waterloo average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Earnshaw Close has the highest crime rate of 2 local areas in Ashton Waterloo and the 12th highest crime rate of 38 local areas in Tameside .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.6%.

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 Earnshaw Court Earnshaw Close, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £49,999 | 2002-10-04 | £136,223 |
| 2 Earnshaw Court Earnshaw Close, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £25,000 | 2000-10-18 | £91,574 |
| 4 Earnshaw Court Earnshaw Close, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £25,000 | 2000-10-18 | £91,574 |
| 1 Earnshaw Court Earnshaw Close, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £25,001 | 2000-10-18 | £91,578 |
| 3 Earnshaw Court Earnshaw Close, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £25,000 | 2000-10-18 | £91,574 |
| Full-Time Employee | 56 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Education | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterloo Primary School Worthington Street , OL7 9NA | 2out of 4 | 403 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Canon Burrows CofE Primary School Oldham Road , OL7 9ND | 4out of 4 | 482 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Canon Johnson CofE Primary School Elgin Street , OL7 9DD | 2out of 4 | 1,055 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity CofE Primary School Kenyon Street , OL6 7DU | 3out of 4 | 1,340 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Broadoak Norman Road , OL6 8QG | 3out of 4 | 1,585 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 | 1,834 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Academy Ashton Broadoak Road , OL6 8RF | 2out of 4 | 2,174 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Failsworth Brierley Avenue , Failsworth M35 9HA | 2out of 4 | 2,765 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Damian's RC Science College Lees Road , OL6 8BH | 4out of 4 | 2,766 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hathershaw College Bellfield Avenue , Hathershaw OL8 3EP | 3out of 4 | 2,820 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,571 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton Sixth Form College Darnton Road , OL6 9RL | - not rated | 2,698 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldham Sixth Form College Union Street West , OL8 1XU | - not rated | 4,818 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oldham College Rochdale Road , OL9 6AA | - not rated | 5,308 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 | 1,412 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 | 1,802 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Samuel Laycock School Broadoak Road , OL6 8RF | 2out of 4 | 2,202 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Bridge School Roman Road , Hollinwood OL8 3PH | 4out of 4 | 2,681 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawthorns School Sunnyside Moss Campus , Lumb Lane M34 5SF | 4out of 4 | 2,756 yd | Academy special converter | No | 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 | 387 yd | |
| Eclectic Avenue | Christ Church Community Centre, Taunton Road | 832 yd | |
| Country Park Catering Ltd | Visitors Centre, Stannybrook Road | 1,010 yd | |
| Cafe Riverside | Daisy Nook Garden Centre, Stannybrook Road | 1,010 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterloo & Taunton Conservative Club | Waterloo & Taunton Conservative Club, 350 Oldham Road | 424 yd | |
| Curzon Ashton Football Club | Curzon Ashton Football Club, Richmond Street | 610 yd | |
| East Cheshire Harriers And Tameside Athletic Club | Sports Ground Dressing Rooms, Richmond Street | 616 yd | |
| Dog And Pheasant | Dog And Pheasant, 528 Oldham Road | 796 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crowhill Takeaway | Crowhill Takeaway, 75 Crowhill Road | 244 yd | |
| The Great Wall | The Great Wall, 432 - 434 Oldham Road | 433 yd | |
| The Kitchen | The Kitchen, 292 Oldham Road | 527 yd | |
| Waterloo Chippy | Waterloo Chippy, 219 Oldham Road | 529 yd | |
| Yummy House | Yummy House, 160 Oldham Road | 923 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premier Crowhill Supermarket | Premier Crowhill Supermarket, 61 Crowhill Road | 267 yd | |
| Farmfoods | Farmfoods, 12 Picton Street | 499 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Tesco Express, 397 Oldham Road | 600 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, 2 Lord Sheldon Way | 922 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Waterloo Primary School WORTHINGTON STREET | grass pitches | 299 yd |
| Canon Burows C Of E Primary School OLDHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 379 yd |
| Waterloo Afc WATERLOO FOOTBALL GROUND WATERLOO FOOTBALL GROUND WILSHAW LANE | grass pitches | 551 yd |
| Dale Grove School (Closed) Wilshaw Lane | grass pitches | 568 yd |
| Richmond Street Playing Fields RICHMOND STREET | cycling, grass pitches | 608 yd |
| Richmond Park Athletics Stadium RICHMOND STREET ATHLETICS GROUND RICHMOND STREET ATHLETICS GROUND RICHMOND STREET | athletics tracks | 756 yd |
| The Tameside Stadium Richmond Street | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 811 yd |
| Ashton Cricket Club Reyner Lane | grass pitches | 949 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 | 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 | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.