Margaret Street is in Ashton-Under-Lyne and in Tameside district. OL6 7BH is located in the St Peter'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 Margaret Street, Ashton-under-lyne, OL6 7BH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL6 7DD, OL6 7BJ, OL6 7EX, OL6 7HB, OL6 7HQ, OL6 7EU, OL6 7ET, OL6 7BQ, OL6 7HL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OL6 7BH, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.6% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.6% | 53.6% | -2.0% | 51.0% | 2.6% |
| Male | 44.4% | 46.4% | 2.0% | 49.0% | -2.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 40.7% | 40.1% | -0.6% | 37.9% | 2.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.9% | 44.9% | 0.0% | 44.2% | 0.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 2.2% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 7% | 0.2% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 5.1% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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 | 44.1% | 48.9% | 4.8% | 48.4% | 0.5% |
| Good health | 35.7% | 30.8% | -4.9% | 33.6% | -2.8% |
| Fair health | 12.5% | 13% | 0.5% | 12.7% | 0.3% |
| Bad health | 5.7% | 4.9% | -0.8% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
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 7BH this area, 29.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 18.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.1% | 29.3% | -3.8% | 18.2% | 11.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.4% | 13.2% | -4.2% | 9.6% | 3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.6% | 15.4% | 1.8% | 13.4% | 2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 5.1% | 3.4% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 12.8% | 3.1% | 16.9% | -4.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 11% | 18.3% | 7.3% | 33.8% | -15.5% |
| Other | 13.6% | 5.9% | -7.7% | 2.8% | 3.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 28.3% 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 | 16.3% | 15% | -1.3% | 1.1% | 13.9% |
| Chinese | 2.2% | 3.7% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 3.0% |
| Indian | 6.5% | 3.9% | -2.6% | 3.1% | 0.8% |
| Pakistani | 34.1% | 42.5% | 8.4% | 2.7% | 39.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 3.8% | 2.7% | -1.1% | 2.5% | 0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 33.8% | 28.3% | -5.5% | 81.4% | -53.1% |
| Arab | 1.9% | 0.2% | -1.7% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 58.3% 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 | 58% | 58.3% | 0.3% | 83.2% | -24.9% |
| European Union | 5.2% | 6.6% | 1.4% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 6.5% | 3.7% | -2.8% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 29.7% | 31.1% | 1.4% | 5.6% | 25.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 58% | 58.2% | 0.2% | 83.2% | -25.0% |
| 10+ Years | 5.2% | 24.7% | 19.5% | 9.8% | 14.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.4% | 11% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 8.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.4% | 2.7% | -8.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 18% | 3.4% | -14.6% | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.2% | 76.7% | -9.5% |
| Italy | 3.4% | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| Spain | 3.9% | 0.4% | 3.5% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 6.1% | 1.2% | 4.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 14.2% | 13.5% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 15.8% | 37.2% | -21.4% |
| Christian | 19% | 46.2% | -27.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 3.9% | 1.7% | 2.2% |
| Muslim | 57.7% | 6.5% | 51.2% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Margaret 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.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 199 Margaret Street, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £187,000 | 2023-09-26 | £202,568 |
| 192 Margaret Street, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £106,000 | 2023-03-17 | £118,222 |
| 221 Margaret Street, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2022-11-24 | £202,605 |
| 211 Margaret Street, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2022-09-16 | £246,703 |
| 221 Margaret Street, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £82,500 | 2010-06-25 | £165,151 |
OL6 7BH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in OL6 7BH area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Looking after home or family | 49 |
| Full-Time Employee | 48 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 28 |
| Other | 27 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trafalgar Nursery School John Street East , OL7 0NH | - not rated | 1,055 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whiteacre Nursery School Romney Street , OL6 9HU | - not rated | 1,422 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilshaw Nursery School Store Street , OL7 9QA | - not rated | 1,597 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Trinity CofE Primary School Kenyon Street , OL6 7DU | 3out of 4 | 321 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ann's RC Primary School Burlington Street , OL6 7DG | - not rated | 386 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton West End Primary School William Street , OL7 0BJ | - not rated | 570 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton West End Primary Academy William Street , OL7 0BJ | 3out of 4 | 570 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Canon Johnson CofE Primary School Elgin Street , OL7 9DD | - not rated | 903 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Littlemoss High School for Boys Cryer Street , Droylsden M43 7LF | - not rated | 2,065 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Laurus Ryecroft Lumb Lane , Droylsden M43 7LJ | 4out of 4 | 2,065 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stamford High School Mossley Road , OL6 9SD | - not rated | 2,676 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Academy Ashton Broadoak Road , OL6 8RF | - not rated | 2,712 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Audenshaw School Hazel Street , Audenshaw M34 5NB | 3out of 4 | 2,750 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tameside College Beaufort Road , OL6 6NX | - not rated | 1,857 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton Sixth Form College Darnton Road , OL6 9RL | - not rated | 2,290 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton Sixth Form College Darnton Road , OL6 9RL | - not rated | 2,290 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hyde-Clarendon College Clarendon Road , SK14 2JZ | - not rated | 4,465 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester Alternative Provision 87 Blandford Street , Ashton Under Lyne ol6 7hw | - not rated | 235 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Safe Start School 1, 2, 4 & 5 Henry Square Chambers , Old Street OL6 7ST | - not rated | 485 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton PRU West End Early Years Centre , Katherine Street OL7 0AG | - not rated | 604 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Limes School 73A Taunton Road , Ashton under Lyne OL7 9DU | - not rated | 923 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Grafton House Preparatory School 1 Warrington Street , OL6 6XB | - not rated | 1,006 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smiths Cafe | Unit 5c Kayley Industrial Estate, Richmond Street | 172 yd | |
| Buono Taste | Buono Taste, 1 North Street | 239 yd | |
| Hindu Temple - Shri_Ram_Mandir | Hindu Temple - Shri_Ram_Mandir, 58 Kenyon Street | 241 yd | |
| Olive Catering Services Limited At Whitecroft Lighting | Whitecroft Electrical Ltd, Burlington Street | 352 yd | |
| Chiquitos | Chiquito's Restaurant Ashton Moss Leisure Park, Fold Way | 358 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashton-Under-Lyne Masonic Club | Masonic Club, Jowetts Walk | 361 yd | |
| Ash Tree Farm | Ash Tree Farm, Pamir Drive | 463 yd | |
| The Witchwood | The Witchwood, 152 Old Street | 531 yd | |
| The Alexander | The Alexander Pub, 1 Dean Street | 567 yd | |
| Theatre Tavern | The Theatre Tavern, 42 Oldham Road | 616 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway At BP Maynestone Service Station Ashton-Under-Lyne | BP Service Station, Manchester Road | 466 yd | |
| The Cake Box | The Cake Box, 65 Oldham Road | 563 yd | |
| Tikka Massala | Tikka Massala, 49 Oldham Road | 571 yd | |
| TDK | TDK, 8 Oldham Road | 707 yd | |
| Burger Bank | Burger Bank, 8 Oldham Road | 707 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, 2 Lord Sheldon Way | 428 yd | |
| ASM Supermarket | ASM, 75 Oldham Road | 559 yd | |
| Aldi Stores | Aldi Stores Ltd, 109 Wellington Road | 577 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl, Oldham Road | 646 yd | |
| Krakow | Krakow, 199 Stamford Street Central | 825 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Olympic Sport Gymnasium PORTLAND MILL PORTLAND MILL PORTLAND STREET SOUTH | health and fitness suite | 371 yd |
| Ashton Cricket Club Reyner Lane | grass pitches | 454 yd |
| Village Gym (Ashton Moss) VILLAGE HOTEL VILLAGE HOTEL PAMIR DRIVE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 580 yd |
| Active Ashton WATER STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 623 yd |
| Unicorn Ladies Fitness Centre (Ashton) (Closed) Old Street | health and fitness suite | 646 yd |
| Pure Gym (Ashton Under Lyne) WELLINGTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 742 yd |
| Richmond Park Athletics Stadium RICHMOND STREET ATHLETICS GROUND RICHMOND STREET ATHLETICS GROUND RICHMOND STREET | athletics tracks | 791 yd |
| Richmond Street Playing Fields RICHMOND STREET | cycling, grass pitches | 838 yd |
| The Tameside Stadium Richmond Street | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,040 yd |
| International Gym & Hope Street Boxing JAMES HOWE MILL JAMES HOWE MILL LORD STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,070 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 95.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.