Howe Street is in Ashton-Under-Lyne and in Tameside district. OL7 0JA 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 Howe Street, Ashton-under-lyne, OL7 0JA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL7 0NS, OL7 0JB, OL7 0HX, OL7 0HY, OL7 0NT, OL7 0HZ, OL7 0JT, OL7 0HS, OL7 0PF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OL7 0JA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.1% | 51.9% | -1.2% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 46.9% | 48.1% | 1.2% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 0JA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.2% 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 | 47.5% | 47.2% | -0.3% | 37.9% | 9.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.8% | 32.4% | -1.4% | 44.2% | -11.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 3.7% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 12.3% | 11.6% | -0.7% | 9.1% | 2.5% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 3.7% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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 | 45.1% | 52.9% | 7.8% | 48.4% | 4.5% |
| Good health | 39% | 29.7% | -9.3% | 33.6% | -3.9% |
| Fair health | 10.8% | 12.4% | 1.6% | 12.7% | -0.3% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 3.7% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 21%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.9% | 23.3% | -8.6% | 18.2% | 5.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.7% | 15.5% | 0.8% | 9.6% | 5.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.1% | 13.2% | -8.9% | 13.4% | -0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 7.3% | 3.4% | 5.3% | 2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 14.6% | 2.3% | 16.9% | -2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.8% | 21% | 9.2% | 33.8% | -12.8% |
| Other | 3.4% | 5% | 1.6% | 2.8% | 2.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 62% 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 | 3.2% | 4% | 0.8% | 1.1% | 2.9% |
| Indian | 3.2% | 3.4% | 0.2% | 3.1% | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 7.9% | 19.6% | 11.7% | 2.7% | 16.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 2.9% | 3.4% | 0.5% | 2.5% | 0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.5% | 0.6% | -1.9% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 78% | 62% | -16.0% | 81.4% | -19.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
In this area, 72.3% 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 | 82.3% | 72.3% | -10.0% | 83.2% | -10.9% |
| European Union | 5.8% | 8.3% | 2.5% | 6.1% | 2.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 3.6% | 4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.2% | 14.5% | 7.3% | 5.6% | 8.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.6% | 72.3% | -9.3% | 83.2% | -10.9% |
| 10+ Years | 2.9% | 11.1% | 8.2% | 9.8% | 1.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.4% | 5.2% | -0.2% | 2.9% | 2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.1% | 4% | -2.1% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 4% | 7.4% | 3.4% | 1.9% | 5.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.3% | 76.7% | -13.4% |
| Italy | 4% | 0.6% | 3.4% |
| Spain | 2.8% | 0.4% | 2.4% |
| Poland | 4% | 1.3% | 2.7% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 4.3% | 1.2% | 3.1% |
| No passport held | 17.9% | 13.5% | 4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.8% | 37.2% | -2.4% |
| Christian | 25.8% | 46.2% | -20.4% |
| Hindu | 3.4% | 1.7% | 1.7% |
| Muslim | 30.2% | 6.5% | 23.7% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Howe 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Howe Street, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2017-09-20 | £209,338 |
| 1 Howe Street, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2015-01-30 | £156,150 |
| 3 Howe Street, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £93,000 | 2012-11-09 | £202,054 |
| Full-Time Employee | 65 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trafalgar Nursery School John Street East , OL7 0NH | - not rated | 586 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whiteacre Nursery School Romney Street , OL6 9HU | - not rated | 2,629 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilshaw Nursery School Store Street , OL7 9QA | - not rated | 3,058 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fir Tree Nursery School Mill Lane , North Reddish SK5 6TP | - not rated | 4,794 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Stephen's CofE Primary School Audenshaw Road , Audenshaw M34 5HD | - not rated | 183 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's CofE Primary School Oxford Street , OL7 0NB | 3out of 4 | 298 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Poplar Street Primary School Ravenwood Drive , Audenshaw M34 5EF | 3out of 4 | 915 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Poplar Street Primary School Ravenwood Drive , Audenshaw M34 5EF | - not rated | 915 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton West End Primary School William Street , OL7 0BJ | - not rated | 947 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 1,272 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Audenshaw School Hazel Street , Audenshaw M34 5NB | - not rated | 1,272 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Egerton Park Arts College Egerton Street , Denton M34 3PB | - not rated | 1,991 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Denton Community College Taylor Lane , Denton M34 3NG | - not rated | 1,991 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Denton Community Academy Taylor Lane , Denton M34 3NG | 1out of 4 | 2,270 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 2,759 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton Sixth Form College Darnton Road , OL6 9RL | - not rated | 3,347 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton Sixth Form College Darnton Road , OL6 9RL | - not rated | 3,347 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hyde-Clarendon College Clarendon Road , SK14 2JZ | - not rated | 3,756 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| LTE Group Whitworth House , Whitworth St M11 2WH | - not rated | 5,359 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guide Bridge Independent School 265 Stockport Road , Guide Bridge OL7 0NT | - not rated | 87 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton PRU West End Early Years Centre , Katherine Street OL7 0AG | - not rated | 947 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Safe Start School 1, 2, 4 & 5 Henry Square Chambers , Old Street OL6 7ST | - not rated | 1,419 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Staleydene Preparatory School Dukinfield Methodist Church , Wellington Parade SK16 4LE | - not rated | 1,617 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greater Manchester Alternative Provision 87 Blandford Street , Ashton Under Lyne ol6 7hw | - not rated | 1,630 yd | Other independent 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 | 113 yd | |
| The Honey Pot | The Honey Pot, 200 Stockport Road | 113 yd | |
| Amann Threads UK Limited | Guide Mills, South Street | 204 yd | |
| Indian Plaza | Indian Plaza, 90 Audenshaw Road | 454 yd | |
| McDonalds Restaurant | McDonalds Restaurant Snipe Retail Park, Snipe Way | 623 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corporation Arms | Corporation Arms, 286 Stockport Road | 53 yd | |
| Guide Bridge Conservative Club | Conservative Club, 253 Stockport Road | 118 yd | |
| The Boundary | Boundary Inn, 2 Audenshaw Road | 220 yd | |
| The Ukrainian Centre | Association Of Ukranians, 215 Stockport Road | 240 yd | |
| The Oxford Inn | Oxford Inn, 120 Stockport Road | 450 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Palace | Ocean Palace, 272 Stockport Road | 53 yd | |
| The Cumin | The Cumin, 267 Stockport Road | 86 yd | |
| Crunchy Chicken | Crunchy Chicken, 269 Stockport Road | 91 yd | |
| My Gourmet | My Gourmet, 273 Stockport Road | 94 yd | |
| Gourmet Grill | Gourmet Grill, 273 Stockport Road | 100 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| B And M Bargains | Snipe Retail Park, Snipe Way | 623 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oxford Park POTTINGER STREET | grass pitches | 421 yd |
| Active Oxford Park POTTINGER STREET | health and fitness suite | 426 yd |
| St Peter'S C Of E Primary School OXFORD STREET WEST | grass pitches | 595 yd |
| Groby Road Playing Fields (Closed) Groby Road | grass pitches | 885 yd |
| Poplar Street Primary School RAVENWOOD DRIVE | grass pitches | 914 yd |
| King George Playing Fields (Audenshaw) KING GEORGES PLAYING FIELD KING GEORGES PLAYING FIELD MOUNT PLEASANT STREET | grass pitches | 927 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.