Board Street is in Ashton-Under-Lyne and in Tameside district. OL6 9LF 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 Board Street, Ashton-under-lyne, OL6 9LF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL6 9LQ, OL6 9LY, OL6 9LR, OL6 9LZ, OL6 9LH, OL6 9LU, OL6 9LP, OL6 9LT, OL6 8JT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OL6 9LF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52% 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 | 46.9% | 52% | 5.1% | 51.0% | 1.0% |
| Male | 53.1% | 48% | -5.1% | 49.0% | -1.0% |
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 | 29.8% | 36.6% | 6.8% | 37.9% | -1.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50% | 46.9% | -3.1% | 44.2% | 2.7% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 1.2% | -3.2% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 7% | -2.3% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 6.5% | 8.2% | 1.7% | 6.1% | 2.1% |
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 | 47.2% | 50.5% | 3.3% | 48.4% | 2.1% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 31.2% | -2.1% | 33.6% | -2.4% |
| Fair health | 14.6% | 10.6% | -4.0% | 12.7% | -2.1% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 5.6% | 1.1% | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.6% | 26.9% | 0.3% | 18.2% | 8.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.2% | 15.3% | -4.9% | 9.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.1% | 10.3% | -5.8% | 13.4% | -3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 6.2% | 1.8% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.7% | 13.2% | 5.5% | 16.9% | -3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.7% | 26.9% | 9.2% | 33.8% | -6.9% |
| Other | 7.3% | 1.2% | -6.1% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 7.1% | 7% | -0.1% | 3.1% | 3.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 4.3% | 4.0% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Other Asian | 3.9% | 3% | -0.9% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 2% | 1.4% | 2.5% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 83.8% | 77.7% | -6.1% | 81.4% | -3.7% |
| Other | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 82.8% 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 | 83.8% | 82.8% | -1.0% | 83.2% | -0.4% |
| European Union | 6.1% | 2% | -4.1% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 3.2% | 5.6% | 2.4% | 2.7% | 2.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.1% | 9.3% | 3.2% | 5.6% | 3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.8% | 82.8% | -1.0% | 83.2% | -0.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 12.9% | 12.6% | 9.8% | 3.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.6% | 1.3% | -2.3% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.5% | 0.3% | -4.2% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.8% | 2.6% | -5.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.3% | 76.7% | 3.6% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 16.3% | 13.5% | 2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.3% | 37.2% | 0.1% |
| Christian | 45.7% | 46.2% | -0.5% |
| Hindu | 6.7% | 1.7% | 5.0% |
| Muslim | 7.7% | 6.5% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 2.7% | 6.0% | -3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Board Street 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 -33.2%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 75% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32 Board Street, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £174,500 | 2026-03-03 | £174,500 |
| 47 Board Street, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £186,000 | 2025-03-04 | £193,249 |
| 40 Board Street, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2024-04-26 | £183,219 |
| 56 Board Street, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2024-04-26 | £453,305 |
| 28 Board Street, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £138,000 | 2023-06-27 | £151,565 |
| Full-Time Employee | 94 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Other | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Education | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whiteacre Nursery School Romney Street , OL6 9HU | - not rated | 590 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilshaw Nursery School Store Street , OL7 9QA | - not rated | 1,558 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trafalgar Nursery School John Street East , OL7 0NH | - not rated | 2,638 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollins Nursery School Hollins Lane , Micklehurst OL5 9DP | - not rated | 4,413 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurst Knoll St James' Church of England Primary School Ladbrooke Road , OL6 8JS | 3out of 4 | 181 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Mount Carmel RC Primary School, Ashton-under-Lyne Holden Street , OL6 9JJ | 3out of 4 | 319 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's RC Primary School Holden Street , OL6 9JJ | - not rated | 367 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hurst Infant School Alderley Street , OL6 8EW | - not rated | 516 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Heys Primary School Whiteacre Road , OL6 9NS | 3out of 4 | 624 yd | Community 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 | 839 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Academy Ashton Broadoak Road , OL6 8RF | - not rated | 1,135 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hartshead Sports College Greenhurst Road , OL6 9DX | - not rated | 1,437 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Hill School Thompson Cross , Stamford Street SK15 1LX | - not rated | 1,708 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| West Hill School Thompson Cross , Stamford Street SK15 1LX | 3out of 4 | 1,708 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashton Sixth Form College Darnton Road , OL6 9RL | - not rated | 740 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton Sixth Form College Darnton Road , OL6 9RL | - not rated | 740 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tameside College Beaufort Road , OL6 6NX | - not rated | 984 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hyde-Clarendon College Clarendon Road , SK14 2JZ | - not rated | 4,815 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tameside Hospital School Tameside General Hospital , Ward 105 OL6 9RW | - not rated | 990 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Samuel Laycock School Broadoak Road , OL6 8RF | - not rated | 1,180 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Samuel Laycock School Broadoak Road , OL6 8RF | - not rated | 1,198 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grafton House Preparatory School 1 Warrington Street , OL6 6XB | - not rated | 1,309 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grafton House Preparatory School 1 Warrington Street , OL6 6XB | - not rated | 1,309 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shree Bharatiya Mandal | Shree Bharatiya Mandal Indian Association, 103 Union Road | 304 yd | |
| Jade Garden | Jade Garden, 4 Old Cross Street | 533 yd | |
| The Fun Depot | 7 Albion Trading Estate, Mossley Road | 561 yd | |
| Jump Depot | Unit 1b Albion Trading Estate, Mossley Road | 590 yd | |
| Infinity Centre Cafe | Wickham House, 217 Mossley Road | 662 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halfway House | Halfway House, 123 Whiteacre Road | 320 yd | |
| New Inn | New Inn, Mossley Road | 513 yd | |
| Miners Arms | Miners Arms, 147 Mossley Road | 533 yd | |
| Hare And Hounds | Hare And Hounds, 238 Kings Road | 627 yd | |
| Ashton United Football Club Ltd | Football Ground, Surrey Street | 697 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top Chef | Top Chef, 195 Curzon Road | 153 yd | |
| Welcome Fish & Chips | Welcome Fish & Chips, 8 Russell Street | 275 yd | |
| Paulas Pantry | Paulas Pantry, 178 Whiteacre Road | 285 yd | |
| Hurst Cross Tandoori | Hurst Cross Tandoori, 167 Queens Road | 516 yd | |
| Papa Johns Pizza | Unit 2 Heys Retail Park, Mossley Road | 531 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Express, Mossley Road | 533 yd | |
| Bargain World | Bargain World, 161 Kings Road | 585 yd | |
| Asda Superstore | Asda Stores Limited, 102 Queens Road | 651 yd | |
| Premier Hurst Cross | Late Shop Food Store, 187 Kings Road | 652 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cedar Park (Closed) Queens Road | grass pitches | 417 yd |
| King George V Playing Fields ORMONDE COURT | grass pitches | 452 yd |
| Small Shaw Lane Playing Fields South SMALLSHAW LANE | grass pitches | 505 yd |
| The Heys Primary School WHITEACRE ROAD | grass pitches | 519 yd |
| Palace Road Playing Fields PALACE ROAD | grass pitches | 606 yd |
| Surrey Street (Ashton United Fc) SURREY STREET | grass pitches | 697 yd |
| Smallshaw Lane Playing Fields North HEGINBOTTOM CRESCENT | grass pitches | 725 yd |
| Ashton-Under-Lyne Sixth Form College DARNTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 737 yd |
| Total Body Fitness Centre (Closed) Henrietta Trading Estate Henrietta Trading Estate Henrietta Street | health and fitness suite | 786 yd |
| New Charter Academy (Silver Sprints Campus) (Closed) Mossley Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 838 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 | 86.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 86.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 86.2% |
| 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 | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 126.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.