Stamford Square is in Ashton-Under-Lyne and in Tameside district. OL6 6QX 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 Stamford Square, Ashton-under-lyne, OL6 6QX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL6 6QU, OL6 6RE, OL6 6RD, OL6 6SH, OL6 6QT, OL6 6SE, OL6 6SW, OL6 6RU, OL6 6SD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OL6 6QX has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% 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 | 52.7% | 48.5% | -4.2% | 51.0% | -2.5% |
| Male | 47.3% | 51.5% | 4.2% | 49.0% | 2.5% |
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 6QX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49% 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 | 45% | 49% | 4.0% | 37.9% | 11.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.4% | 34.9% | -2.5% | 44.2% | -9.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 12.2% | 10% | -2.2% | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 3.3% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50.9% | 47.3% | -3.6% | 48.4% | -1.1% |
| Good health | 29.5% | 31.2% | 1.7% | 33.6% | -2.4% |
| Fair health | 14.2% | 15.4% | 1.2% | 12.7% | 2.7% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 4.1% | -0.5% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16% | 16.2% | 0.2% | 18.2% | -2.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.3% | 7.9% | -6.4% | 9.6% | -1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.1% | 17.4% | -0.7% | 13.4% | 4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 4.6% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.1% | 23.7% | 8.6% | 16.9% | 6.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.2% | 26.6% | -1.6% | 33.8% | -7.2% |
| Other | 4.6% | 3.7% | -0.9% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 2.1% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 95.4% | 89.7% | -5.7% | 81.4% | 8.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 89% 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 | 94.7% | 89% | -5.7% | 83.2% | 5.8% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 4.1% | 2.7% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.5% | 5.5% | 3.0% | 5.6% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94% | 88.4% | -5.6% | 83.2% | 5.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 5.5% | 5.1% | 9.8% | -4.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 2.9% | 0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.6% | 2% | -2.6% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.9% | 76.7% | 5.2% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 12.3% | 13.5% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.9% | 37.2% | 8.7% |
| Christian | 45.9% | 46.2% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Stamford Square was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Ashton Hurst 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 -20.2%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 73% 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 Stamford Square, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2022-03-15 | £243,048 |
| 18 Stamford Square, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2016-12-09 | £227,760 |
| 16 Stamford Square, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2007-11-09 | £212,952 |
| 14 Stamford Square, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2007-07-27 | £180,919 |
| 14 Stamford Square, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2007-02-15 | £114,032 |
OL6 6QX area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
OL6 6QX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 104 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Other | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Education | 14 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parochial CofE Primary and Nursery School, Ashton-under-Lyne Keppel Street , OL6 6NN | 3out of 4 | 603 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Heys Primary School Whiteacre Road , OL6 9NS | 3out of 4 | 851 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Mount Carmel RC Primary School, Ashton-under-Lyne Holden Street , OL6 9JJ | 3out of 4 | 977 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' Church of England Primary School Romney Street , OL6 9HU | - not rated | 1,061 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Silver Springs Primary Academy School Crescent , SK15 1EA | 2out of 4 | 1,161 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 737 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| All Saints Catholic College Birch Lane , SK16 5AP | 3out of 4 | 1,796 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rayner Stephens High School Yew Tree Lane , SK16 5BL | - not rated | 2,132 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Academy Ashton Broadoak Road , OL6 8RF | 2out of 4 | 2,293 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Copley Academy Huddersfield Road , SK15 3RR | 1out of 4 | 2,725 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 373 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton Sixth Form College Darnton Road , OL6 9RL | - not rated | 651 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity School Birbeck Street , Off High Street SK15 1SH | - not rated | 1,197 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Works 4 U Summort (Norman Mackie & Associates Ltd) The Peacock , SK15 1EB | - not rated | 1,265 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Safe Start Education 1,2 and 4 Henry Square Chambers , Ashton Under Lyne OL6 7ST | - not rated | 1,823 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greater Manchester Alternative Provision 87 Blandford Street , Ashton Under Lyne ol6 7hw | - not rated | 1,984 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cromwell High School Yew Tree Lane , SK16 5BJ | 4out of 4 | 2,132 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Gabriels Community Group | St Gabriels Community Group, 10 Audley Street | 86 yd | |
| Highfield Pavillion Cafe | Stamford Park Cafe Stamford Park, Darnton Road | 466 yd | |
| Whitelands Road Cafe | Gatefield Works 6, Whitelands Road | 572 yd | |
| Costa Coffee At Tameside General Hospital | Tameside General Hospital, Fountain Street | 679 yd | |
| League Of Friends Cafe At Tameside Hospital | Tameside General Hospital, Fountain Street | 679 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sycamore | Sycamore Inn, 4 Stamford Square | 34 yd | |
| The Warrington Arms | The Warrington Arms Public House, Stamford Square | 105 yd | |
| White Horse Inn | The White Horse Public House, 58 Stamford Square | 276 yd | |
| Tame Valley Hotel | Tame Valley Hotel, 1 Park Road | 785 yd | |
| Ridge Hill WMC | Ridge Hill Working Mens Club, 43 Ridge Hill Lane | 815 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happy Garden | Happy Garden, 20 Stamford Square | 20 yd | |
| Sizzlers Catering | Sizzlers Catering, 19 Stamford Square | 34 yd | |
| Sweet Hideout | Sweet Hideout, 48A Stamford Square | 253 yd | |
| Kings Chippy | Kings Chippy, 66 Stamford Square | 305 yd | |
| Kings Fish And Chips | Kings Fish And Chips, 66 Stamford Square | 305 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Express, Mossley Road | 785 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tameside College BEAUFORT ROAD | health and fitness suite | 480 yd |
| West Hill School Sports Centre STAMFORD STREET | health and fitness suite | 632 yd |
| Ashton-Under-Lyne Sixth Form College DARNTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 687 yd |
| Stamford Park SPRINGS RISE | grass pitches | 804 yd |
| The Heys Primary School WHITEACRE ROAD | grass pitches | 910 yd |
| Stanley Square Conservative Club DUKINFIELD CONSERVATIVE CLUB DUKINFIELD CONSERVATIVE CLUB STANLEY STREET | 998 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 108.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.