Howe Street is in Ashton-Under-Lyne and in Tameside district. OL7 0JB 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 0JB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL7 0HS, OL7 0JA, OL7 0HY, OL7 0HR, OL7 0NS, OL7 0HT, OL7 0JT, OL7 0JE, OL7 0JD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OL7 0JB has a slightly higher male population, with 52.7% 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 | 49% | 47.3% | -1.7% | 51.0% | -3.7% |
| Male | 51% | 52.7% | 1.7% | 49.0% | 3.7% |
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 0JB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45% 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 | 41.4% | 45% | 3.6% | 37.9% | 7.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30% | 33.3% | 3.3% | 44.2% | -10.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 6.2% | 3.9% | -2.3% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 10.5% | 12.1% | 1.6% | 9.1% | 3.0% |
| Widowed | 11.9% | 4.8% | -7.1% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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 | 36.5% | 48.2% | 11.7% | 48.4% | -0.2% |
| Good health | 33.7% | 31.8% | -1.9% | 33.6% | -1.8% |
| Fair health | 17.3% | 11.7% | -5.6% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 10.6% | 6% | -4.6% | 4.0% | 2.0% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 2.3% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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 | 36.7% | 27.7% | -9.0% | 18.2% | 9.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.2% | 12.1% | -4.1% | 9.6% | 2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.9% | 6.9% | -5.0% | 13.4% | -6.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 10.8% | 6.0% | 5.3% | 5.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.3% | 15.2% | 1.9% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.5% | 23.4% | 12.9% | 33.8% | -10.4% |
| Other | 6.7% | 3.9% | -2.8% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 60% 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 | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 0.7% | 2.7% |
| Indian | 4.7% | 4.4% | -0.3% | 3.1% | 1.3% |
| Pakistani | 11.8% | 26.4% | 14.6% | 2.7% | 23.7% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 2.7% | 1.5% | 2.5% | 0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.7% | 0.7% | -2.0% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 77.3% | 60% | -17.3% | 81.4% | -21.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 73.5% 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 | 85.5% | 73.5% | -12.0% | 83.2% | -9.7% |
| European Union | 4.7% | 4.4% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
| Africa | 3.1% | 3.4% | 0.3% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.9% | 18.8% | 12.9% | 5.6% | 13.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.7% | 73.7% | -11.0% | 83.2% | -9.5% |
| 10+ Years | 2.4% | 11.4% | 9.0% | 9.8% | 1.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 7.1% | 4.7% | 2.9% | 4.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.1% | 4% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.5% | 3.7% | -3.8% | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68% | 76.7% | -8.7% |
| Italy | 3.7% | 0.6% | 3.1% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 3% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Southern Asia | 4.7% | 1.2% | 3.5% |
| No passport held | 15.2% | 13.5% | 1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.4% | 37.2% | -2.8% |
| Christian | 29.3% | 46.2% | -16.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 4.4% | 1.7% | 2.7% |
| Muslim | 23.8% | 6.5% | 17.3% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
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. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -89.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Howe Street, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £183,000 | 2021-12-13 | £220,528 |
| 22 Howe Street, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2020-10-06 | £171,523 |
| 24 Howe Street, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £62,000 | 2012-06-13 | £128,336 |
| 16 Howe Street, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £93,450 | 2007-01-05 | £166,353 |
| 24 Howe Street, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £31,000 | 1999-09-24 | £157,884 |
OL7 0JB 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 70 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trafalgar Nursery School John Street East , OL7 0NH | - not rated | 571 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whiteacre Nursery School Romney Street , OL6 9HU | - not rated | 2,599 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilshaw Nursery School Store Street , OL7 9QA | - not rated | 3,000 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fir Tree Nursery School Mill Lane , North Reddish SK5 6TP | - not rated | 4,836 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 | 214 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's CofE Primary School Oxford Street , OL7 0NB | 3out of 4 | 324 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton West End Primary School William Street , OL7 0BJ | - not rated | 887 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton West End Primary Academy William Street , OL7 0BJ | 3out of 4 | 887 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Poplar Street Primary School Ravenwood Drive , Audenshaw M34 5EF | 3out of 4 | 978 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,329 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Audenshaw School Hazel Street , Audenshaw M34 5NB | - not rated | 1,329 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Egerton Park Arts College Egerton Street , Denton M34 3PB | - not rated | 2,048 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Denton Community College Taylor Lane , Denton M34 3NG | - not rated | 2,048 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Denton Community Academy Taylor Lane , Denton M34 3NG | 1out of 4 | 2,327 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 | 2,745 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton Sixth Form College Darnton Road , OL6 9RL | - not rated | 3,328 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton Sixth Form College Darnton Road , OL6 9RL | - not rated | 3,328 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hyde-Clarendon College Clarendon Road , SK14 2JZ | - not rated | 3,814 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| LTE Group Whitworth House , Whitworth St M11 2WH | - not rated | 5,345 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 | 154 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton PRU West End Early Years Centre , Katherine Street OL7 0AG | - not rated | 885 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 | 1,384 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greater Manchester Alternative Provision 87 Blandford Street , Ashton Under Lyne ol6 7hw | - not rated | 1,583 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | 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 |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biggies Cafe | Biggies Cafe, 200 Stockport Road | 127 yd | |
| The Honey Pot | The Honey Pot, 200 Stockport Road | 127 yd | |
| Amann Threads UK Limited | Guide Mills, South Street | 271 yd | |
| Indian Plaza | Indian Plaza, 90 Audenshaw Road | 467 yd | |
| McDonalds Restaurant | McDonalds Restaurant Snipe Retail Park, Snipe Way | 588 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corporation Arms | Corporation Arms, 286 Stockport Road | 102 yd | |
| Guide Bridge Conservative Club | Conservative Club, 253 Stockport Road | 155 yd | |
| The Ukrainian Centre | Association Of Ukranians, 215 Stockport Road | 243 yd | |
| The Boundary | Boundary Inn, 2 Audenshaw Road | 251 yd | |
| The Oxford Inn | Oxford Inn, 120 Stockport Road | 429 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Palace | Ocean Palace, 272 Stockport Road | 102 yd | |
| Gourmet Grill | Gourmet Grill, 273 Stockport Road | 149 yd | |
| The Sandwich Station | The Sandwich Station, 281 Stockport Road | 149 yd | |
| The Cumin | The Cumin, 267 Stockport Road | 153 yd | |
| Crunchy Chicken | Crunchy Chicken, 269 Stockport Road | 160 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| B And M Bargains | Snipe Retail Park, Snipe Way | 588 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Active Oxford Park POTTINGER STREET | health and fitness suite | 430 yd |
| Oxford Park POTTINGER STREET | grass pitches | 437 yd |
| St Peter'S C Of E Primary School OXFORD STREET WEST | grass pitches | 585 yd |
| Groby Road Playing Fields (Closed) Groby Road | grass pitches | 936 yd |
| Poplar Street Primary School RAVENWOOD DRIVE | grass pitches | 977 yd |
| King George Playing Fields (Audenshaw) KING GEORGES PLAYING FIELD KING GEORGES PLAYING FIELD MOUNT PLEASANT STREET | grass pitches | 995 yd |
| Village Gym (Ashton Moss) VILLAGE HOTEL VILLAGE HOTEL PAMIR DRIVE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,090 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 102.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.