OL6 6DJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Wellington Road, 0.7km from Crowhill in Ashton-under-Lyne. Administratively it sits within St Peter's ward and the Ashton-under-Lyne constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, OL6 6DJ is many residents of this subgroup are born in eu countries, but uk-born members are also more common than elsewhere in the group. many residents identify with the pakistani ethnic group. residents are more likely than members of other subgroups to reside in properties that are not flats, to declare no religious affiliation and to identify as being of mixed or multiple ethnicities. the members of the subgroup are educated to lower levels than the group average. Outside of residential hours, urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. At 28 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 59% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Tameside. Full-time employment stands at 13% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for OL6 6DJ are sourced from Output Area E00030128 (shared with 39 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WELLINGTON ROAD, OL6 6DJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WELLINGTON ROAD, OL6 6DJ.
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28
£ 29,900 /yr
28%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OL6 6DJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 59% of tenure in OL6 6DJ — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OL6 6DJ. The average age is 28.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.
school Local Schools
Canon Johnson CofE Primary School
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School
St James' Church of England Primary School
The Heys Primary School
Parochial CofE Primary and Nursery School, Ashton-under-Lyne
Our Lady of Mount Carmel RC Primary School, Ashton-under-Lyne
Hurst Knoll St James' Church of England Primary School
Waterloo Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
43 nearby- Best Way Station Shop1.0 km
- Greenhalghs Craft Bakery0.4 km
- Greggs0.2 km
- Thoroughgoods0.8 km
- Wilko0.3 km
- + 38 more
Pub, NightClub
29 nearby- Angel Hotel0.6 km
- Bowling Green Hotel0.5 km
- Top End Bar0.6 km
- Union Club0.4 km
- Bar 150.5 km
- + 24 more
Restaurant, Cafe
63 nearby- Costa Coffee0.4 km
- Everest Cafe0.5 km
- New Market Deli0.5 km
- Small Shop And Cafe0.6 km
- Taylor Shaw Catering at Tameside One0.3 km
- + 58 more
Takeaway Shop
52 nearby- Giuseppes0.3 km
- King BBQ0.4 km
- Pizza Hut0.4 km
- Caprinos Pizza0.5 km
- Golden Star0.6 km
- + 47 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- 213 Mossley Road Ltd1.0 km
- Tapsters0.5 km
- NWA Housing/Greystones0.9 km
- Lynwood Hotel0.8 km
- Wilshawdale B And B0.9 km
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Aldi Stores0.2 km
- Asda Superstore0.7 km
- Warsaw Superstore0.6 km
- Premier Crowhill Supermarket1.0 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ashton-Under-Lyne0.3 km
- Guide Bridge2.2 km
- Stalybridge2.4 km
Bus Stops
- Ashton Interchange0.1 km
- Ashton Bus Station0.1 km
- Ashton Interchange0.1 km
- Ashton-under-Lyne Interchange0.1 km
- Ashton-under-Lyne Interchange0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: OL66DJ · Data under Open Government Licence