Canal Side Walk is in Ashton-Under-Lyne and in Tameside district. OL7 0NU 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 2007-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Canal Side Walk, Ashton-under-lyne, OL7 0NU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL7 0NN, SK16 4SE, OL7 0PR, OL7 0PP, OL7 0PZ, OL7 0QJ, OL7 0PN, SK16 4PQ, OL7 0QF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OL7 0NU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.1% | 50.5% | 5.4% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 54.9% | 49.5% | -5.4% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 0NU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57.1% 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 | 49% | 57.1% | 8.1% | 37.9% | 19.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.4% | 19.5% | -7.9% | 44.2% | -24.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 5.3% | 4.2% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Divorced | 13.3% | 15% | 1.7% | 9.1% | 5.9% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 4.2% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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 | 35.1% | 39% | 3.9% | 48.4% | -9.4% |
| Good health | 35.6% | 38.7% | 3.1% | 33.6% | 5.1% |
| Fair health | 16% | 14.1% | -1.9% | 12.7% | 1.4% |
| Bad health | 10.9% | 6.1% | -4.8% | 4.0% | 2.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 2.1% | -0.2% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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 | 34.2% | 23.7% | -10.5% | 18.2% | 5.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18% | 13.1% | -4.9% | 9.6% | 3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.6% | 13.1% | 2.5% | 13.4% | -0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 6.4% | 2.6% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 15.5% | 4.3% | 16.9% | -1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.1% | 25.1% | 13.0% | 33.8% | -8.7% |
| Other | 10% | 3.2% | -6.8% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.4% 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 | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.6% | 5.8% | 4.2% | 2.7% | 3.1% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 3.2% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Black African | 3% | 9.3% | 6.3% | 2.5% | 6.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 87% | 71.4% | -15.6% | 81.4% | -10.0% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.2% | 1.6% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 65.1% 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 | 78.4% | 65.1% | -13.3% | 83.2% | -18.1% |
| European Union | 11.9% | 21.7% | 9.8% | 6.1% | 15.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 4.2% | 5.6% | 1.4% | 2.7% | 2.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.4% | 6.9% | 2.5% | 5.6% | 1.3% |
| 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 | 76.7% | 65.3% | -11.4% | 83.2% | -17.9% |
| 10+ Years | 3.3% | 12.7% | 9.4% | 9.8% | 2.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 6% | 12.2% | 6.2% | 2.9% | 9.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.2% | 8.2% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 6.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.7% | 1.6% | -5.1% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 49.3% | 76.7% | -27.4% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Portugal | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 13.9% | 1.3% | 12.6% |
| Other EU countries | 8.8% | 1.5% | 7.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 20% | 13.5% | 6.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.1% | 37.2% | -0.1% |
| Christian | 45.9% | 46.2% | -0.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 9.1% | 6.5% | 2.6% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Canal Side Walk 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Canal Side Walk, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2024-05-09 | £70,414 |
| 16 Canal Side Walk, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2023-07-12 | £71,615 |
| 2 Canal Side Walk, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2022-12-20 | £65,644 |
| 4 Canal Side Walk, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2022-12-20 | £65,644 |
| 9 Canal Side Walk, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2022-12-20 | £65,644 |
The percentage of student residents living in OL7 0NU 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 | 93 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Other | 15 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 42 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Education | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trafalgar Nursery School John Street East , OL7 0NH | - not rated | 747 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whiteacre Nursery School Romney Street , OL6 9HU | - not rated | 1,330 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilshaw Nursery School Store Street , OL7 9QA | - not rated | 2,217 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyndhurst Community Primary School Lyndhurst Community Primary School , SK16 4JS | - not rated | 537 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyndhurst Primary School Lyndhurst Community Primary School , SK16 4JS | 2out of 4 | 537 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ann's RC Primary School Burlington Street , OL6 7DG | - not rated | 689 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity CofE Primary School Kenyon Street , OL6 7DU | 3out of 4 | 822 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clarendon Fields Primary School Clarendon Street , SK16 4LP | - not rated | 885 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints Catholic College Birch Lane , SK16 5AP | - not rated | 2,111 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Catholic College Birch Lane , SK16 5AP | - not rated | 2,111 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Hill School Thompson Cross , Stamford Street SK15 1LX | - not rated | 2,424 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| West Hill School Thompson Cross , Stamford Street SK15 1LX | 3out of 4 | 2,424 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Audenshaw School Hazel Street , Audenshaw M34 5NB | 3out of 4 | 2,463 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tameside College Beaufort Road , OL6 6NX | - not rated | 1,438 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton Sixth Form College Darnton Road , OL6 9RL | - not rated | 2,015 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton Sixth Form College Darnton Road , OL6 9RL | - not rated | 2,015 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hyde-Clarendon College Clarendon Road , SK14 2JZ | - not rated | 3,658 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Safe Start School 1, 2, 4 & 5 Henry Square Chambers , Old Street OL6 7ST | - not rated | 357 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Staleydene Preparatory School Dukinfield Methodist Church , Wellington Parade SK16 4LE | - not rated | 499 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grafton House Preparatory School 1 Warrington Street , OL6 6XB | - not rated | 623 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grafton House Preparatory School 1 Warrington Street , OL6 6XB | - not rated | 623 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stansfield House 103 Crescent Road , SK16 4HG | - not rated | 647 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridge View Cafe | 1 Heritage Wharf, Portland Place | 104 yd | |
| Hill Street Cafe | Hill Street Cafe, 77 Hill Street | 150 yd | |
| Ironworks Sandwich Bar | Ironworks Sandwich Bar, Railway Street | 172 yd | |
| Starbucks At Asda | Asda, Cavendish Street | 366 yd | |
| Cafe In The Court | Tameside Magistrates Court, Stamford Street West | 396 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Witchwood | The Witchwood, 152 Old Street | 414 yd | |
| Trafalgar Inn | Trafalgar Inn, 47 William Street | 489 yd | |
| Pyramid Snooker Hall | Pyramid Snooker Hall, 92 King Street | 516 yd | |
| Foresters Call | Forresters Call, 147 Old Street | 518 yd | |
| The Chapel House | Chapel House Inn, 192 Astley Street | 548 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muffins Sandwich Shop | Muffins Sandwich Shop, 10 King Street | 323 yd | |
| Panku Ashton | Asda Superstore, Cavendish Street | 366 yd | |
| Marvellous Lord Catering | Marvellous Lord Catering, 223 Stamford Street Central | 416 yd | |
| TDK | TDK, 8 Oldham Road | 482 yd | |
| Burger Bank | Burger Bank, 8 Oldham Road | 482 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Superstore | Asda Stores Limited, Cavendish Street | 366 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl, Oldham Road | 415 yd | |
| Krakow | Krakow, 199 Stamford Street Central | 508 yd | |
| ASM Supermarket | ASM, 75 Oldham Road | 726 yd | |
| Iceland | Iceland Frozen Foods, 33 Bow Street | 798 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Olympic Sport Gymnasium PORTLAND MILL PORTLAND MILL PORTLAND STREET SOUTH | health and fitness suite | 462 yd |
| Unicorn Ladies Fitness Centre (Ashton) (Closed) Old Street | health and fitness suite | 470 yd |
| Lyndhurst Primary School Hill Street | grass pitches | 539 yd |
| Crossfit Tameside (Closed) Wharf Parade Wharf Parade Lower Wharf Street | 689 yd | |
| Active Ashton WATER STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 734 yd |
| St Peter'S C Of E Primary School OXFORD STREET WEST | grass pitches | 742 yd |
| Clarendon Fields CHAPEL STREET | grass pitches | 865 yd |
| Dukinfield Cricket Club CLARENDON STREET | grass pitches | 926 yd |
| Ravensfield Primary School CLARENDON STREET | grass pitches | 931 yd |
| Active Oxford Park POTTINGER STREET | health and fitness suite | 932 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 74 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 58.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.