Richmond Street is in Ashton-Under-Lyne and in Tameside district. OL6 7BJ 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 Richmond Street, Ashton-under-lyne, OL6 7BJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL6 7HB, OL6 7BH, OL6 7DD, OL6 7EX, OL6 7HQ, OL6 7EU, OL6 7ET, OL7 0AS, OL6 7BQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OL6 7BJ, 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 7BJ 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 Richmond 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 -13.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80 Richmond Street, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,500 | 2020-01-13 | £254,876 |
| 72 Richmond Street, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2015-10-15 | £336,913 |
| 78 Richmond Street, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2007-01-24 | £207,071 |
| 72 Richmond Street, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2002-03-06 | £291,263 |
| 78 Richmond Street, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £45,600 | 2001-04-18 | £193,140 |
OL6 7BJ 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 7BJ 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Trinity CofE Primary School Kenyon Street , OL6 7DU | 3out of 4 | 434 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton West End Primary Academy William Street , OL7 0BJ | 3out of 4 | 536 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Canon Johnson CofE Primary School Elgin Street , OL7 9DD | 2out of 4 | 961 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterloo Primary School Worthington Street , OL7 9NA | 2out of 4 | 1,337 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's CofE Primary School Oxford Street , OL7 0NB | 3out of 4 | 1,415 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laurus Ryecroft Lumb Lane , Droylsden M43 7LJ | - not rated | 1,919 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Audenshaw School Hazel Street , Audenshaw M34 5NB | 3out of 4 | 2,748 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Great Academy Ashton Broadoak Road , OL6 8RF | 2out of 4 | 2,772 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Catholic College Birch Lane , SK16 5AP | 3out of 4 | 3,062 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Hill School Thompson Cross , Stamford Street SK15 1LX | 3out of 4 | 3,085 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 | 1,998 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton Sixth Form College Darnton Road , OL6 9RL | - not rated | 2,419 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | 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 | 368 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Safe Start Education 1,2 and 4 Henry Square Chambers , Ashton Under Lyne OL6 7ST | - not rated | 624 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawthorns School Sunnyside Moss Campus , Lumb Lane M34 5SF | 4out of 4 | 1,947 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tameside Pupil Referral Service Globe Lane , SK16 4UJ | 2out of 4 | 2,635 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Samuel Laycock School Broadoak Road , OL6 8RF | 2out of 4 | 2,824 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smiths Cafe | Unit 5c Kayley Industrial Estate, Richmond Street | 141 yd | |
| Hindu Temple - Shri_Ram_Mandir | Hindu Temple - Shri_Ram_Mandir, 58 Kenyon Street | 259 yd | |
| Buono Taste | Buono Taste, 1 North Street | 276 yd | |
| Chiquitos | Chiquito's Restaurant Ashton Moss Leisure Park, Fold Way | 325 yd | |
| Olive Catering Services Limited At Whitecroft Lighting | Whitecroft Electrical Ltd, Burlington Street | 331 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashton-Under-Lyne Masonic Club | Masonic Club, Jowetts Walk | 372 yd | |
| Ash Tree Farm | Ash Tree Farm, Pamir Drive | 436 yd | |
| The Witchwood | The Witchwood, 152 Old Street | 569 yd | |
| The Alexander | The Alexander Pub, 1 Dean Street | 595 yd | |
| Theatre Tavern | The Theatre Tavern, 42 Oldham Road | 651 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway At BP Maynestone Service Station Ashton-Under-Lyne | BP Service Station, Manchester Road | 475 yd | |
| The Cake Box | The Cake Box, 65 Oldham Road | 595 yd | |
| Tikka Massala | Tikka Massala, 49 Oldham Road | 604 yd | |
| Romano Pizzeria | Romano Pizzeria, 30 Stockport Road | 742 yd | |
| TDK | TDK, 8 Oldham Road | 744 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, 2 Lord Sheldon Way | 412 yd | |
| ASM Supermarket | ASM, 75 Oldham Road | 591 yd | |
| Aldi Stores | Aldi Stores Ltd, 109 Wellington Road | 603 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl, Oldham Road | 683 yd | |
| Krakow | Krakow, 199 Stamford Street Central | 862 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Olympic Sport Gymnasium PORTLAND MILL PORTLAND MILL PORTLAND STREET SOUTH | health and fitness suite | 406 yd |
| Ashton Cricket Club Reyner Lane | grass pitches | 425 yd |
| Village Gym (Ashton Moss) VILLAGE HOTEL VILLAGE HOTEL PAMIR DRIVE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 553 yd |
| Active Ashton WATER STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 655 yd |
| Unicorn Ladies Fitness Centre (Ashton) (Closed) Old Street | health and fitness suite | 683 yd |
| Richmond Park Athletics Stadium RICHMOND STREET ATHLETICS GROUND RICHMOND STREET ATHLETICS GROUND RICHMOND STREET | athletics tracks | 759 yd |
| Pure Gym (Ashton Under Lyne) WELLINGTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 765 yd |
| Richmond Street Playing Fields RICHMOND STREET | cycling, grass pitches | 811 yd |
| The Tameside Stadium Richmond Street | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,006 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.