Affluence in OL6 8BD
How OL6 8BD ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Ashton North
- Council
- Tameside
- Region
- North West
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,655 (2024)
OL6 8BDAshton-under-Lyne
How well off OL6 8BD is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the OL6 8BD area averages decile 2.0 of 10 — among the most deprived fifth of England. Its weakest domain is crime (decile 1.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Crime1.0
- Employment2.0
- Health and disability2.0
- Children in low-income families2.0
- Income3.0
- Education and skills3.0
- Barriers to housing and services4.0
- Living environment5.0
- Older people in low-income households5.0
Household income
ONS's estimate of mean household income before tax, 2022/23. Published for neighbourhoods of around 7,000 people; areas spanning several are weighted by households.
Who is in work
Across England, 55.7% of adults are in work; the OL6 8BD area is broadly in line with that, at 52%. 23.6% are retired and 6.2% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the OL6 8BD area is below that, at 27.5%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the OL6 8BD area is well below that, at 24.2%. 22.7% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood OL6 8BD sits in (Ashton North): about 1,655 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.