Adam Street is in Ashton-Under-Lyne and in Tameside district. OL6 6LH is located in the Ashton St Michael's electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ashton-under-Lyne. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Adam Street, Ashton-under-lyne, OL6 6LH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL6 6LR, OL6 6LG, OL6 6LW, OL6 6LJ, OL6 6LL, OL6 6QN, OL6 6LS, OL6 6HG, OL6 6QE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OL6 6LH is primarily male, with 59% of the population 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 | 43.1% | 41% | -2.1% | 51.0% | -10.0% |
| Male | 56.9% | 59% | 2.1% | 49.0% | 10.0% |
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 OL6 6LH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.8% 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 | 43.3% | 54.8% | 11.5% | 37.9% | 16.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.4% | 25.5% | -10.9% | 44.2% | -18.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 5.1% | 3.1% | -2.0% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 11% | 9.9% | -1.1% | 9.1% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 6.2% | 2.0% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
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 | 33.2% | 43% | 9.8% | 48.4% | -5.4% |
| Good health | 42.1% | 33.9% | -8.2% | 33.6% | 0.3% |
| Fair health | 15.8% | 17% | 1.2% | 12.7% | 4.3% |
| Bad health | 6.2% | 4.1% | -2.1% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 2% | -0.6% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 OL6 6LH this area, 28.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.2% | 28.1% | -4.1% | 18.2% | 9.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.4% | 14.8% | 4.4% | 9.6% | 5.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.1% | 12.2% | -0.9% | 13.4% | -1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 4.4% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.5% | 13.2% | 0.7% | 16.9% | -3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.8% | 24.4% | 11.6% | 33.8% | -9.4% |
| Other | 15.5% | 2.9% | -12.6% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 62.9% 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 | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| Indian | 4.9% | 3.8% | -1.1% | 3.1% | 0.7% |
| Pakistani | 15.1% | 14.2% | -0.9% | 2.7% | 11.5% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 1.6% | -0.7% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 2.5% | 1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 0.7% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.2% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 72.2% | 62.9% | -9.3% | 81.4% | -18.5% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 5.8% | 5.8% | 1.6% | 4.2% |
In this area, 67% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.1% | 67% | -1.1% | 83.2% | -16.2% |
| European Union | 17.1% | 14.3% | -2.8% | 6.1% | 8.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 4.1% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 14% | 13.8% | -0.2% | 5.6% | 8.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 67.5% | 67% | -0.5% | 83.2% | -16.2% |
| 10+ Years | 4.7% | 14.3% | 9.6% | 9.8% | 4.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 12.7% | 8.1% | -4.6% | 2.9% | 5.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.8% | 6.6% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 4.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.3% | 4.1% | -4.2% | 1.9% | 2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.3% | 76.7% | -12.4% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Portugal | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Spain | 2.3% | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Poland | 7.9% | 1.3% | 6.6% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 4.1% | 1.2% | 2.9% |
| No passport held | 10.6% | 13.5% | -2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.5% | 37.2% | -1.7% |
| Christian | 31.7% | 46.2% | -14.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 4.3% | 1.7% | 2.6% |
| Muslim | 19.2% | 6.5% | 12.7% |
| Sikh | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Adam Street was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Ashton St Michael's 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 -81.9%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 97% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Adam Street, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £136,000 | 2024-06-07 | £142,667 |
| 5 Adam Street, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £121,000 | 2024-01-26 | £131,043 |
| 7 Adam Street, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £83,000 | 2019-04-25 | £126,510 |
| 11 Adam Street, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £96,000 | 2018-05-29 | £150,175 |
| 26 Adam Street, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £72,000 | 2014-08-29 | £137,082 |
| Full-Time Employee | 130 |
| Other | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Unemployed | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Manufacturing | 34 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St James' Church of England Primary School Romney Street , OL6 9HU | - not rated | 223 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Heys Primary School Whiteacre Road , OL6 9NS | 3out of 4 | 227 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parochial CofE Primary and Nursery School, Ashton-under-Lyne Keppel Street , OL6 6NN | 3out of 4 | 318 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Mount Carmel RC Primary School, Ashton-under-Lyne Holden Street , OL6 9JJ | 3out of 4 | 527 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hurst Knoll St James' Church of England Primary School Ladbrooke Road , OL6 8JS | 3out of 4 | 775 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Hill School Thompson Cross , Stamford Street SK15 1LX | 3out of 4 | 1,628 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Great Academy Ashton Broadoak Road , OL6 8RF | 2out of 4 | 1,934 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Catholic College Birch Lane , SK16 5AP | 3out of 4 | 2,299 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Damian's RC Science College Lees Road , OL6 8BH | 4out of 4 | 2,546 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rayner Stephens High School Yew Tree Lane , SK16 5BL | - not rated | 2,729 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 544 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton Sixth Form College Darnton Road , OL6 9RL | - not rated | 935 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Safe Start Education 1,2 and 4 Henry Square Chambers , Ashton Under Lyne OL6 7ST | - not rated | 1,086 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greater Manchester Alternative Provision 87 Blandford Street , Ashton Under Lyne ol6 7hw | - not rated | 1,131 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Samuel Laycock School Broadoak Road , OL6 8RF | 2out of 4 | 1,998 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Works 4 U Summort (Norman Mackie & Associates Ltd) The Peacock , SK15 1EB | - not rated | 2,014 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School Birbeck Street , Off High Street SK15 1SH | - not rated | 2,087 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purple Olive | Indian Ocean, 83 Stamford Street East | 198 yd | |
| Boss Butties | Boss Butties, 63 Penny Meadow | 244 yd | |
| Infinity Centre Cafe | Wickham House, 217 Mossley Road | 247 yd | |
| Old Cross Tapas And Grill | Old Cross Tapas And Grill, 77 Penny Meadow | 259 yd | |
| Food And Thorn Bistro | Food And Thorn Bistro, 119 Stamford Street Central | 282 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaconsfield Conservative Club | Beaconsfield Conservative Club, 16 Stamford Street Central | 78 yd | |
| Lord Napier | Lord Napier, 3 Albion Street | 163 yd | |
| Heavenlys Bar | Heavenlys Bar, 6 Old Street | 286 yd | |
| Browtons Bar And Bottle Shop | Browtons Bar And Bottle Shop, 8 Fletcher Street | 364 yd | |
| Bowling Green Hotel | Bowling Green Hotel, 99 Penny Meadow | 372 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pitta House | Pitta House, 47 Penny Meadow | 190 yd | |
| Munch Away | Munchaway, 49 Penny Meadow | 194 yd | |
| Golden Coast | Golden Coast, 27 Whiteacre Road | 196 yd | |
| Al Bilal | Al Bilal, 69 Penny Meadow | 259 yd | |
| Smash 'N' Shake | Smash 'n' Shake, 70 Penny Meadow | 263 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warsaw Superstore | Warsaw Superstore, 143 Stamford Street Central | 344 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, Mossley Road | 507 yd | |
| Iceland | Iceland Frozen Foods, 33 Bow Street | 517 yd | |
| Krakow | Krakow, 199 Stamford Street Central | 731 yd | |
| Asda Superstore | Asda Stores Limited, Cavendish Street | 826 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Heys Primary School WHITEACRE ROAD | grass pitches | 330 yd |
| Tameside College BEAUFORT ROAD | health and fitness suite | 437 yd |
| Total Body Fitness Centre (Closed) Henrietta Trading Estate Henrietta Trading Estate Henrietta Street | health and fitness suite | 505 yd |
| Crossfit Tameside (Closed) Wharf Parade Wharf Parade Lower Wharf Street | 524 yd | |
| International Gym & Hope Street Boxing JAMES HOWE MILL JAMES HOWE MILL LORD STREET | health and fitness suite | 619 yd |
| King George V Playing Fields ORMONDE COURT | grass pitches | 713 yd |
| Active Ashton WATER STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 846 yd |
| Ashton-Under-Lyne Sixth Form College DARNTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 849 yd |
| Pure Gym (Ashton Under Lyne) WELLINGTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 853 yd |
| Unicorn Ladies Fitness Centre (Ashton) (Closed) Old Street | health and fitness suite | 884 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 | 95.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.0% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 132 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.