Alexandra Street is in Ashton-Under-Lyne and in Tameside district. OL6 9QR 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 Alexandra Street, Ashton-under-lyne, OL6 9QR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL6 9QU, OL6 9QH, OL6 9QZ, OL6 9QS, OL6 9QX, OL6 6ND, OL6 9QY, OL6 6NE, OL6 9SL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OL6 9QR has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 45.9% | 50% | 4.1% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 54.1% | 50% | -4.1% | 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.
In the immediate area around OL6 9QR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50% 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 | 39.7% | 50% | 10.3% | 37.9% | 12.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.5% | 37.7% | 0.2% | 44.2% | -6.5% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 3.6% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 13.6% | 4.5% | -9.1% | 9.1% | -4.6% |
| Widowed | 6% | 4.1% | -1.9% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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 | 33.5% | 45.6% | 12.1% | 48.4% | -2.8% |
| Good health | 39.9% | 33% | -6.9% | 33.6% | -0.6% |
| Fair health | 14.7% | 15.4% | 0.7% | 12.7% | 2.7% |
| Bad health | 8.3% | 3.8% | -4.5% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 3.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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.
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 22%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.1% | 27.4% | 1.3% | 18.2% | 9.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.7% | 19.3% | -1.4% | 9.6% | 9.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.2% | 9% | -6.2% | 13.4% | -4.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 4% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 13.5% | 2.1% | 16.9% | -3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 12% | 22% | 10.0% | 33.8% | -11.8% |
| Other | 12% | 4.9% | -7.1% | 2.8% | 2.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 58.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.8% | 0.9% | -1.9% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 2.8% | 1.6% | -1.2% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Pakistani | 5.5% | 20.9% | 15.4% | 2.7% | 18.2% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 2.8% | 3.8% | 1.0% | 2.5% | 1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 80.3% | 58.9% | -21.4% | 81.4% | -22.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 9.5% | 9.5% | 1.6% | 7.9% |
In this area, 64.7% 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 | 78% | 64.7% | -13.3% | 83.2% | -18.5% |
| European Union | 10.1% | 10% | -0.1% | 6.1% | 3.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.3% | 19.1% | 10.8% | 5.6% | 13.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77.5% | 65.1% | -12.4% | 83.2% | -18.1% |
| 10+ Years | 3.2% | 7.5% | 4.3% | 9.8% | -2.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.6% | 4.7% | -4.9% | 2.9% | 1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.2% | 4.7% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.4% | 17.9% | 11.5% | 1.9% | 16.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 47% | 76.7% | -29.7% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Spain | 6.3% | 0.4% | 5.9% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 10.7% | 1.5% | 9.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 6.3% | 1.2% | 5.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| No passport held | 19.7% | 13.5% | 6.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.8% | 37.2% | -6.4% |
| Christian | 33.6% | 46.2% | -12.6% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Muslim | 29.3% | 6.5% | 22.8% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Alexandra 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 .

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Alexandra Street, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £143,000 | 2025-03-04 | £145,171 |
| 58 Alexandra Street, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2023-06-16 | £102,781 |
| 50 Alexandra Street, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2023-05-19 | £132,235 |
| 43 Alexandra Street, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2023-04-24 | £121,091 |
| 26 Alexandra Street, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £113,000 | 2022-12-22 | £119,832 |
OL6 9QR area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 22% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Looking after home or family | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Other | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Retired | 15 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Education | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of Mount Carmel RC Primary School, Ashton-under-Lyne Holden Street , OL6 9JJ | 3out of 4 | 240 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hurst Knoll St James' Church of England Primary School Ladbrooke Road , OL6 8JS | 3out of 4 | 459 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Heys Primary School Whiteacre Road , OL6 9NS | 3out of 4 | 497 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' Church of England Primary School Romney Street , OL6 9HU | - not rated | 633 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parochial CofE Primary and Nursery School, Ashton-under-Lyne Keppel Street , OL6 6NN | 3out of 4 | 713 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Academy Ashton Broadoak Road , OL6 8RF | 2out of 4 | 1,390 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Hill School Thompson Cross , Stamford Street SK15 1LX | 3out of 4 | 1,391 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| St Damian's RC Science College Lees Road , OL6 8BH | 4out of 4 | 1,926 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Catholic College Birch Lane , SK16 5AP | 3out of 4 | 2,675 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rayner Stephens High School Yew Tree Lane , SK16 5BL | - not rated | 3,042 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | 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 | 430 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tameside College Beaufort Road , OL6 6NX | - not rated | 713 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samuel Laycock School Broadoak Road , OL6 8RF | 2out of 4 | 1,453 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Works 4 U Summort (Norman Mackie & Associates Ltd) The Peacock , SK15 1EB | - not rated | 1,538 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greater Manchester Alternative Provision 87 Blandford Street , Ashton Under Lyne ol6 7hw | - not rated | 1,756 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 | 1,787 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School Birbeck Street , Off High Street SK15 1SH | - not rated | 2,059 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jade Garden | Jade Garden, 4 Old Cross Street | 235 yd | |
| The Fun Depot | 7 Albion Trading Estate, Mossley Road | 303 yd | |
| Jump Depot | Unit 1b Albion Trading Estate, Mossley Road | 343 yd | |
| Infinity Centre Cafe | Wickham House, 217 Mossley Road | 486 yd | |
| Shree Bharatiya Mandal | Shree Bharatiya Mandal Indian Association, 103 Union Road | 601 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Inn | New Inn, Mossley Road | 102 yd | |
| Miners Arms | Miners Arms, 147 Mossley Road | 116 yd | |
| Halfway House | Halfway House, 123 Whiteacre Road | 254 yd | |
| Beaconsfield Conservative Club | Beaconsfield Conservative Club, 16 Stamford Street Central | 750 yd | |
| White Horse Inn | The White Horse Public House, 58 Stamford Square | 808 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welcome Fish & Chips | Welcome Fish & Chips, 8 Russell Street | 156 yd | |
| Paulas Pantry | Paulas Pantry, 178 Whiteacre Road | 177 yd | |
| Papa Johns Pizza | Unit 2 Heys Retail Park, Mossley Road | 231 yd | |
| Top Chef | Top Chef, 195 Curzon Road | 336 yd | |
| Golden Coast | Golden Coast, 27 Whiteacre Road | 557 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Express, Mossley Road | 235 yd | |
| Asda Superstore | Asda Stores Limited, 102 Queens Road | 764 yd | |
| Bargain World | Bargain World, 161 Kings Road | 818 yd | |
| Premier Hurst Cross | Late Shop Food Store, 187 Kings Road | 852 yd | |
| Warsaw Superstore | Warsaw Superstore, 143 Stamford Street Central | 1,061 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ashton-Under-Lyne Sixth Form College DARNTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 322 yd |
| The Heys Primary School WHITEACRE ROAD | grass pitches | 404 yd |
| Cedar Park (Closed) Queens Road | grass pitches | 576 yd |
| Palace Road Playing Fields PALACE ROAD | grass pitches | 600 yd |
| New Charter Academy (Silver Sprints Campus) (Closed) Mossley Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 602 yd |
| Tameside College BEAUFORT ROAD | health and fitness suite | 696 yd |
| King George V Playing Fields ORMONDE COURT | grass pitches | 761 yd |
| Small Shaw Lane Playing Fields South SMALLSHAW LANE | grass pitches | 901 yd |
| Surrey Street (Ashton United Fc) SURREY STREET | grass pitches | 904 yd |
| Total Body Fitness Centre (Closed) Henrietta Trading Estate Henrietta Trading Estate Henrietta Street | health and fitness suite | 943 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 124.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.