Harper Place is in Ashton-Under-Lyne and in Tameside district. OL6 6LR 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 Harper Place, Ashton-under-lyne, OL6 6LR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL6 6LH, OL6 6LS, OL6 6LG, OL6 6LW, OL6 6LJ, OL6 6LT, OL6 6HG, OL6 6QN, OL6 6LP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OL6 6LR 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 6LR, 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 6LR 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 Harper Place 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 -78.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Harper Place, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £88,000 | 2024-03-27 | £96,377 |
| 13 Harper Place, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £62,000 | 2007-09-03 | £101,904 |
| 19 Harper Place, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £49,000 | 2003-05-06 | £158,453 |
| 13 Harper Place, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £42,000 | 2002-05-31 | £175,885 |
| 11 Harper Place, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £15,000 | 2000-04-07 | £77,335 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whiteacre Nursery School Romney Street , OL6 9HU | - not rated | 295 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilshaw Nursery School Store Street , OL7 9QA | - not rated | 1,866 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trafalgar Nursery School John Street East , OL7 0NH | - not rated | 1,963 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollins Nursery School Hollins Lane , Micklehurst OL5 9DP | - not rated | 5,032 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Heys Primary School Whiteacre Road , OL6 9NS | 3out of 4 | 167 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parochial CofE Primary and Nursery School, Ashton-under-Lyne Keppel Street , OL6 6NN | - not rated | 219 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parochial CofE Primary and Nursery School, Ashton-under-Lyne Keppel Street , OL6 6NN | 3out of 4 | 219 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' Church of England Primary School Romney Street , OL6 9HU | 3out of 4 | 280 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James CofE Primary School, Ashton-under-Lyne Romney Street , OL6 9HU | - not rated | 280 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stamford High School Mossley Road , OL6 9SD | - not rated | 1,285 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Hill School Thompson Cross , Stamford Street SK15 1LX | - not rated | 1,510 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| West Hill School Thompson Cross , Stamford Street SK15 1LX | 3out of 4 | 1,510 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Great Academy Ashton Broadoak Road , OL6 8RF | - not rated | 1,919 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hartshead Sports College Greenhurst Road , OL6 9DX | - not rated | 2,224 yd | Community school | 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 | 432 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton Sixth Form College Darnton Road , OL6 9RL | - not rated | 824 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton Sixth Form College Darnton Road , OL6 9RL | - not rated | 824 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hyde-Clarendon College Clarendon Road , SK14 2JZ | - not rated | 4,089 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grafton House Preparatory School 1 Warrington Street , OL6 6XB | - not rated | 599 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grafton House Preparatory School 1 Warrington Street , OL6 6XB | - not rated | 599 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stansfield House 103 Crescent Road , SK16 4HG | - not rated | 764 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tameside Hospital School Tameside General Hospital , Ward 105 OL6 9RW | - not rated | 1,087 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Staleydene Preparatory School Dukinfield Methodist Church , Wellington Parade SK16 4LE | - not rated | 1,144 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infinity Centre Cafe | Wickham House, 217 Mossley Road | 222 yd | |
| Purple Olive | Indian Ocean, 83 Stamford Street East | 222 yd | |
| Boss Butties | Boss Butties, 63 Penny Meadow | 254 yd | |
| Old Cross Tapas And Grill | Old Cross Tapas And Grill, 77 Penny Meadow | 270 yd | |
| Sanams Jalebi | Sanams At Jalebi, 76 Penny Meadow | 303 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaconsfield Conservative Club | Beaconsfield Conservative Club, 16 Stamford Street Central | 95 yd | |
| Lord Napier | Lord Napier, 3 Albion Street | 175 yd | |
| Heavenlys Bar | Heavenlys Bar, 6 Old Street | 308 yd | |
| Browtons Bar And Bottle Shop | Browtons Bar And Bottle Shop, 8 Fletcher Street | 379 yd | |
| Bowling Green Hotel | Bowling Green Hotel, 99 Penny Meadow | 385 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Coast | Golden Coast, 27 Whiteacre Road | 169 yd | |
| Pitta House | Pitta House, 47 Penny Meadow | 198 yd | |
| Munch Away | Munchaway, 49 Penny Meadow | 202 yd | |
| Al Bilal | Al Bilal, 69 Penny Meadow | 270 yd | |
| Smash 'N' Shake | Smash 'n' Shake, 70 Penny Meadow | 271 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warsaw Superstore | Warsaw Superstore, 143 Stamford Street Central | 370 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, Mossley Road | 480 yd | |
| Iceland | Iceland Frozen Foods, 33 Bow Street | 536 yd | |
| Krakow | Krakow, 199 Stamford Street Central | 756 yd | |
| Asda Superstore | Asda Stores Limited, Cavendish Street | 853 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Heys Primary School WHITEACRE ROAD | grass pitches | 302 yd |
| Tameside College BEAUFORT ROAD | health and fitness suite | 433 yd |
| Total Body Fitness Centre (Closed) Henrietta Trading Estate Henrietta Trading Estate Henrietta Street | health and fitness suite | 504 yd |
| Crossfit Tameside (Closed) Wharf Parade Wharf Parade Lower Wharf Street | 552 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 | 696 yd |
| Ashton-Under-Lyne Sixth Form College DARNTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 826 yd |
| Pure Gym (Ashton Under Lyne) WELLINGTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 862 yd |
| Active Ashton WATER STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 863 yd |
| Unicorn Ladies Fitness Centre (Ashton) (Closed) Old Street | health and fitness suite | 907 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 | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| 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.