Trafalgar Square is in Ashton-Under-Lyne and in Tameside district. OL7 0LN 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 Trafalgar Square, Ashton-under-lyne, OL7 0LN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL7 0LW, OL7 0TD, OL7 0TE, OL7 0NJ, OL7 0TQ, OL7 0JW, OL7 0NQ, OL7 0JP, OL7 0JN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OL7 0LN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.1% | 50.3% | -1.8% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 47.9% | 49.7% | 1.8% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 | 33.8% | 39.2% | 5.4% | 37.9% | 1.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.8% | 43.2% | -0.6% | 44.2% | -1.0% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 4% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 10% | 5.3% | -4.7% | 9.1% | -3.8% |
| Widowed | 8.2% | 8.4% | 0.2% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
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 | 42.8% | 45.1% | 2.3% | 48.4% | -3.3% |
| Good health | 27.2% | 31.9% | 4.7% | 33.6% | -1.7% |
| Fair health | 17.6% | 15.4% | -2.2% | 12.7% | 2.7% |
| Bad health | 9.9% | 6.9% | -3.0% | 4.0% | 2.9% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 0.8% | -1.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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.
In the area around OL7 0LN this area, 31.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 15.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 39.8% | 31.9% | -7.9% | 18.2% | 13.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.5% | 12.2% | -2.3% | 9.6% | 2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.9% | 16% | 3.1% | 13.4% | 2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 3.3% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.7% | 14.9% | 6.2% | 16.9% | -2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 9% | 15.1% | 6.1% | 33.8% | -18.7% |
| Other | 12.1% | 6.7% | -5.4% | 2.8% | 3.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 42.1% 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 | 7.5% | 6.7% | -0.8% | 1.1% | 5.6% |
| Chinese | 1.5% | 0.5% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 5.9% | 3.3% | -2.6% | 3.1% | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 28.2% | 36.6% | 8.4% | 2.7% | 33.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.2% | 1.6% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 53% | 42.1% | -10.9% | 81.4% | -39.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 59.7% 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 | 69.1% | 59.7% | -9.4% | 83.2% | -23.5% |
| European Union | 7.9% | 9.7% | 1.8% | 6.1% | 3.6% |
| Africa | 2.7% | 3.1% | 0.4% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 19.7% | 26.8% | 7.1% | 5.6% | 21.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 68.4% | 59.6% | -8.8% | 83.2% | -23.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 24.8% | 23.5% | 9.8% | 15.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.7% | 6.9% | 1.2% | 2.9% | 4.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.3% | 6.2% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 4.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.4% | 2.5% | -14.9% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.5% | 76.7% | -13.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 4.7% | 0.6% | 4.1% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 5.9% | 0.4% | 5.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 3.3% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 5.5% | 1.2% | 4.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 11.7% | 13.5% | -1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 19.5% | 37.2% | -17.7% |
| Christian | 27.3% | 46.2% | -18.9% |
| Hindu | 2.9% | 1.7% | 1.2% |
| Muslim | 46.3% | 6.5% | 39.8% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Trafalgar Square 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 -18.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Trafalgar Square, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2020-11-27 | £129,321 |
| 1 Trafalgar Square, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2012-05-23 | £210,019 |
| 21 Trafalgar Square, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £61,000 | 2005-02-22 | £122,974 |
| 21 Trafalgar Square, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £61,000 | 2000-10-06 | £275,045 |
| 3 Trafalgar Square, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £51,500 | 1998-11-11 | £265,383 |
The percentage of student residents living in OL7 0LN area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 96 |
| Looking after home or family | 64 |
| Retired | 64 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 49 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 38 |
| Other | 18 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Education | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter's CofE Primary School Oxford Street , OL7 0NB | 3out of 4 | 383 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton West End Primary Academy William Street , OL7 0BJ | 3out of 4 | 567 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's CofE Primary School Audenshaw Road , Audenshaw M34 5HD | 3out of 4 | 711 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ravensfield Primary School Clarendon Street , SK16 4JG | 3out of 4 | 1,210 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity CofE Primary School Kenyon Street , OL6 7DU | 3out of 4 | 1,239 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 1,764 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Laurus Ryecroft Lumb Lane , Droylsden M43 7LJ | - not rated | 2,398 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Denton Community College Taylor Lane , Denton M34 3NG | 3out of 4 | 2,479 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Catholic College Birch Lane , SK16 5AP | 3out of 4 | 2,546 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hyde High School Old Road , SK14 4SP | 2out of 4 | 3,000 yd | Community school | 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 | 2,257 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton Sixth Form College Darnton Road , OL6 9RL | - not rated | 2,832 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 889 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greater Manchester Alternative Provision 87 Blandford Street , Ashton Under Lyne ol6 7hw | - not rated | 1,126 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawthorns School Sunnyside Moss Campus , Lumb Lane M34 5SF | 4out of 4 | 1,640 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tameside Pupil Referral Service Globe Lane , SK16 4UJ | 2out of 4 | 1,758 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakdale School Cheetham Hill Road , SK16 5LD | 3out of 4 | 2,855 yd | Community special 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 | 481 yd | |
| The Honey Pot | The Honey Pot, 200 Stockport Road | 481 yd | |
| Amann Threads UK Limited | Guide Mills, South Street | 631 yd | |
| Bridge View Cafe | 1 Heritage Wharf, Portland Place | 659 yd | |
| Hill Street Cafe | Hill Street Cafe, 77 Hill Street | 714 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Oxford Inn | Oxford Inn, 120 Stockport Road | 141 yd | |
| Trafalgar Inn | Trafalgar Inn, 47 William Street | 280 yd | |
| The Ukrainian Centre | Association Of Ukranians, 215 Stockport Road | 362 yd | |
| Guide Bridge Conservative Club | Conservative Club, 253 Stockport Road | 504 yd | |
| Corporation Arms | Corporation Arms, 286 Stockport Road | 553 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waffle Works | Waffle Works, 104 Stockport Road | 105 yd | |
| Sunny (Fish & Chips) | Sunny (Fish & Chips), 84 Stockport Road | 140 yd | |
| Sahara Fried And Grill Chicken | Sahara Fried And Grill Chicken, 83 Stockport Road | 164 yd | |
| Big Dans Butties | Big Dans Butties, 46 Stockport Road | 259 yd | |
| Woondaal | Woondaal, 44 Stockport Road | 264 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Lidl, Oldham Road | 1,066 yd | |
| B And M Bargains | Snipe Retail Park, Snipe Way | 1,086 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Peter'S C Of E Primary School OXFORD STREET WEST | grass pitches | 81 yd |
| Active Oxford Park POTTINGER STREET | health and fitness suite | 232 yd |
| Oxford Park POTTINGER STREET | grass pitches | 300 yd |
| Clarendon Fields CHAPEL STREET | grass pitches | 849 yd |
| Olympic Sport Gymnasium PORTLAND MILL PORTLAND MILL PORTLAND STREET SOUTH | health and fitness suite | 864 yd |
| Village Gym (Ashton Moss) VILLAGE HOTEL VILLAGE HOTEL PAMIR DRIVE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 923 yd |
| Dukinfield Cricket Club CLARENDON STREET | grass pitches | 1,042 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 | 93.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 80.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 80.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 80.0% |
| 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 | 6.7% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 103.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.