Pottinger Street is in Ashton-Under-Lyne and in Tameside district. OL7 0HQ 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 Pottinger Street, Ashton-under-lyne, OL7 0HQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL7 0HF, OL7 0HG, OL7 0HE, OL7 0DS, OL7 0DJ, OL7 0HN, OL7 0DW, OL7 0HW, OL7 0HH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OL7 0HQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.3% 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 | 50.3% | 53.3% | 3.0% | 51.0% | 2.3% |
| Male | 49.7% | 46.7% | -3.0% | 49.0% | -2.3% |
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 OL7 0HQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.8% 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 | 37.9% | 44.8% | 6.9% | 37.9% | 6.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.8% | 39.4% | -1.4% | 44.2% | -4.8% |
| Separated | 4.6% | 1.2% | -3.4% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 8.9% | 0.6% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 8.3% | 5.8% | -2.5% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
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 | 43% | 42.4% | -0.6% | 48.4% | -6.0% |
| Good health | 33.8% | 38.6% | 4.8% | 33.6% | 5.0% |
| Fair health | 15.6% | 11% | -4.6% | 12.7% | -1.7% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 5% | -0.4% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 3% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
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 | 25% | 21.7% | -3.3% | 18.2% | 3.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.2% | 12.4% | -6.8% | 9.6% | 2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.4% | 15.9% | -4.5% | 13.4% | 2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 5.8% | 3.7% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 16.7% | 5.9% | 16.9% | -0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 15% | 24.8% | 9.8% | 33.8% | -9.0% |
| Other | 7.5% | 2.7% | -4.8% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 58.3% 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 | 5.1% | 2.7% | -2.4% | 1.1% | 1.6% |
| Chinese | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.5% | 3.9% | 1.4% | 3.1% | 0.8% |
| Pakistani | 14.3% | 26.5% | 12.2% | 2.7% | 23.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 1% | 2.7% | 1.7% | 2.5% | 0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| White | 73.2% | 58.3% | -14.9% | 81.4% | -23.1% |
In this area, 76.3% 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 | 88.9% | 76.3% | -12.6% | 83.2% | -6.9% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 4.7% | 4.4% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.6% | 14.2% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 8.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.9% | 76.1% | -11.8% | 83.2% | -7.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 11.8% | 11.8% | 9.8% | 2.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 2.9% | 0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 4.4% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.6% | 4.1% | -3.5% | 1.9% | 2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.5% | 76.7% | -4.2% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 5% | 0.4% | 4.6% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 7.1% | 1.2% | 5.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 9.5% | 13.5% | -4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.8% | 37.2% | -7.4% |
| Christian | 32.7% | 46.2% | -13.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Hindu | 3.5% | 1.7% | 1.8% |
| Muslim | 29.5% | 6.5% | 23.0% |
| Not answered | 2.9% | 6.0% | -3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pottinger 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 -10.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 138 Pottinger Street, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2022-08-05 | £192,708 |
| 140 Pottinger Street, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2018-09-06 | £193,679 |
| 73 Pottinger Street, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £72,000 | 2013-11-29 | £137,989 |
| 138 Pottinger Street, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £91,500 | 2007-10-19 | £146,772 |
| 140 Pottinger Street, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £81,000 | 2004-06-30 | £179,802 |
| Full-Time Employee | 86 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Stephen's CofE Primary School Audenshaw Road , Audenshaw M34 5HD | 3out of 4 | 534 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's CofE Primary School Oxford Street , OL7 0NB | 3out of 4 | 537 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton West End Primary Academy William Street , OL7 0BJ | 3out of 4 | 563 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Aldwyn Primary School Lumb Lane , Audenshaw M34 5SF | 3out of 4 | 1,276 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Audenshaw Primary School Ash Street , Audenshaw M34 5NG | 3out of 4 | 1,314 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audenshaw School Hazel Street , Audenshaw M34 5NB | 3out of 4 | 1,666 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Laurus Ryecroft Lumb Lane , Droylsden M43 7LJ | - not rated | 2,083 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Denton Community College Taylor Lane , Denton M34 3NG | 3out of 4 | 2,382 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield High School for Girls Fairfield Avenue , Droylsden M43 6AB | 4out of 4 | 2,722 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| All Saints Catholic College Birch Lane , SK16 5AP | 3out of 4 | 2,943 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 | 2,624 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton Sixth Form College Darnton Road , OL6 9RL | - not rated | 3,177 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| LTE Group Whitworth House , Whitworth St M11 2WH | - not rated | 5,373 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Safe Start Education 1,2 and 4 Henry Square Chambers , Ashton Under Lyne OL6 7ST | - not rated | 1,175 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawthorns School Sunnyside Moss Campus , Lumb Lane M34 5SF | 4out of 4 | 1,227 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greater Manchester Alternative Provision 87 Blandford Street , Ashton Under Lyne ol6 7hw | - not rated | 1,307 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tameside Pupil Referral Service Globe Lane , SK16 4UJ | 2out of 4 | 2,060 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Ashton School Bennett Street , SK14 4SS | 3out of 4 | 3,205 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biggies Cafe | Biggies Cafe, 200 Stockport Road | 349 yd | |
| The Honey Pot | The Honey Pot, 200 Stockport Road | 349 yd | |
| LOADED @ Selco | Selco Trade Centre Unit B8, Alexandria Drive | 446 yd | |
| Bentleys Cafe | Selco Trade Centre Unit B8, Alexandria Drive | 525 yd | |
| Amann Threads UK Limited | Guide Mills, South Street | 559 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Oxford Inn | Oxford Inn, 120 Stockport Road | 307 yd | |
| The Ukrainian Centre | Association Of Ukranians, 215 Stockport Road | 338 yd | |
| Corporation Arms | Corporation Arms, 286 Stockport Road | 394 yd | |
| Guide Bridge Conservative Club | Conservative Club, 253 Stockport Road | 398 yd | |
| The Boundary | Boundary Inn, 2 Audenshaw Road | 569 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birch Street Chippy | Birch Street Chippy, 186 Stockport Road | 259 yd | |
| Ocean Palace | Ocean Palace, 272 Stockport Road | 394 yd | |
| Waffle Works | Waffle Works, 104 Stockport Road | 403 yd | |
| Gourmet Grill | Gourmet Grill, 273 Stockport Road | 418 yd | |
| The Sandwich Station | The Sandwich Station, 281 Stockport Road | 418 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| B And M Bargains | Snipe Retail Park, Snipe Way | 693 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Active Oxford Park POTTINGER STREET | health and fitness suite | 430 yd |
| St Peter'S C Of E Primary School OXFORD STREET WEST | grass pitches | 471 yd |
| Oxford Park POTTINGER STREET | grass pitches | 486 yd |
| Village Gym (Ashton Moss) VILLAGE HOTEL VILLAGE HOTEL PAMIR DRIVE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 769 yd |
| Olympic Sport Gymnasium PORTLAND MILL PORTLAND MILL PORTLAND STREET SOUTH | health and fitness suite | 1,079 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 | 211.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.