Portland Street South is in Ashton-Under-Lyne and in Tameside district. OL7 0PR 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 2004-11-01.
StreetScan combines information about Portland Street South, Ashton-under-lyne, OL7 0PR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL7 0PZ, OL7 0PP, OL7 0PN, OL7 0NN, OL7 0NU, OL7 0QJ, OL7 0PA, OL7 0SH, OL7 0QF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OL7 0PR, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.9% 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 | 45.1% | 55.9% | 10.8% | 51.0% | 4.9% |
| Male | 54.9% | 44.1% | -10.8% | 49.0% | -4.9% |
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 0PR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.8% 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 | 49% | 43.8% | -5.2% | 37.9% | 5.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.4% | 34.6% | 7.2% | 44.2% | -9.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 5.3% | 3.8% | -1.5% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 13.3% | 10.8% | -2.5% | 9.1% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 6.9% | 2.5% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
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% | 44.1% | 9.0% | 48.4% | -4.3% |
| Good health | 35.6% | 36% | 0.4% | 33.6% | 2.4% |
| Fair health | 16% | 13.4% | -2.6% | 12.7% | 0.7% |
| Bad health | 10.9% | 5.4% | -5.5% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 1.1% | -1.2% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 34.2% | 14.6% | -19.6% | 18.2% | -3.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18% | 16.9% | -1.1% | 9.6% | 7.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.6% | 16.2% | 5.6% | 13.4% | 2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 3.8% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 17.7% | 6.5% | 16.9% | 0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.1% | 30.8% | 18.7% | 33.8% | -3.0% |
| Other | 10% | 0% | -10.0% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69% 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% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Pakistani | 1.6% | 13.6% | 12.0% | 2.7% | 10.9% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 3% | 5.4% | 2.4% | 2.5% | 2.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.4% | 0.5% | -0.9% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| White | 87% | 69% | -18.0% | 81.4% | -12.4% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.2% | 6% | 5.8% | 1.6% | 4.4% |
In this area, 75.8% 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 | 78.4% | 75.8% | -2.6% | 83.2% | -7.4% |
| European Union | 11.9% | 11.8% | -0.1% | 6.1% | 5.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 4.2% | 3.8% | -0.4% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.4% | 7% | 2.6% | 5.6% | 1.4% |
| 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% | 75.4% | -1.3% | 83.2% | -7.8% |
| 10+ Years | 3.3% | 12.3% | 9.0% | 9.8% | 2.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 6% | 7% | 1.0% | 2.9% | 4.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.2% | 3.7% | -3.5% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.7% | 1.6% | -5.1% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.6% | 76.7% | -13.1% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Spain | 2.1% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Poland | 9.6% | 1.3% | 8.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 3.7% | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| No passport held | 15% | 13.5% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.9% | 37.2% | -2.3% |
| Christian | 35.5% | 46.2% | -10.7% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Muslim | 18.8% | 6.5% | 12.3% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 8.6% | 6.0% | 2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Portland Street South 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 remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -39.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Portland Street South, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £117,000 | 2018-07-20 | £183,211 |
| 1 Portland Street South, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Terraced, a newly built property | £117,995 | 2005-04-18 | £253,376 |
| 5 Portland Street South, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Terraced, a newly built property | £136,995 | 2005-04-18 | £294,176 |
| 7 Portland Street South, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £116,995 | 2005-03-31 | £252,718 |
| 9 Portland Street South, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £114,995 | 2005-03-29 | £247,386 |
The percentage of student residents living in OL7 0PR 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 | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Retired | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| 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 | 731 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whiteacre Nursery School Romney Street , OL6 9HU | - not rated | 1,325 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilshaw Nursery School Store Street , OL7 9QA | - not rated | 2,124 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Ann's RC Primary School Burlington Street , OL6 7DG | - not rated | 591 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyndhurst Community Primary School Lyndhurst Community Primary School , SK16 4JS | - not rated | 653 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyndhurst Primary School Lyndhurst Community Primary School , SK16 4JS | 2out of 4 | 653 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity CofE Primary School Kenyon Street , OL6 7DU | 3out of 4 | 717 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton West End Primary School William Street , OL7 0BJ | - not rated | 813 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 2,232 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Catholic College Birch Lane , SK16 5AP | - not rated | 2,232 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Audenshaw School Hazel Street , Audenshaw M34 5NB | 3out of 4 | 2,478 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Audenshaw School Hazel Street , Audenshaw M34 5NB | - not rated | 2,478 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| West Hill School Thompson Cross , Stamford Street SK15 1LX | - not rated | 2,500 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 1,490 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton Sixth Form College Darnton Road , OL6 9RL | - not rated | 2,049 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton Sixth Form College Darnton Road , OL6 9RL | - not rated | 2,049 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hyde-Clarendon College Clarendon Road , SK14 2JZ | - not rated | 3,773 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 | 246 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Staleydene Preparatory School Dukinfield Methodist Church , Wellington Parade SK16 4LE | - not rated | 618 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greater Manchester Alternative Provision 87 Blandford Street , Ashton Under Lyne ol6 7hw | - not rated | 636 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grafton House Preparatory School 1 Warrington Street , OL6 6XB | - not rated | 641 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grafton House Preparatory School 1 Warrington Street , OL6 6XB | - not rated | 641 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hill Street Cafe | Hill Street Cafe, 77 Hill Street | 29 yd | |
| Bridge View Cafe | 1 Heritage Wharf, Portland Place | 82 yd | |
| Cafe In The Court | Tameside Magistrates Court, Stamford Street West | 277 yd | |
| Ironworks Sandwich Bar | Ironworks Sandwich Bar, Railway Street | 294 yd | |
| Starbucks At Asda | Asda, Cavendish Street | 396 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Witchwood | The Witchwood, 152 Old Street | 329 yd | |
| Trafalgar Inn | Trafalgar Inn, 47 William Street | 450 yd | |
| Foresters Call | Forresters Call, 147 Old Street | 472 yd | |
| Ashton-Under-Lyne Masonic Club | Masonic Club, Jowetts Walk | 522 yd | |
| The Star Inn | Star Inn Public House, 108 Old Street | 525 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marvellous Lord Catering | Marvellous Lord Catering, 223 Stamford Street Central | 386 yd | |
| Panku Ashton | Asda Superstore, Cavendish Street | 396 yd | |
| Muffins Sandwich Shop | Muffins Sandwich Shop, 10 King Street | 437 yd | |
| TDK | TDK, 8 Oldham Road | 444 yd | |
| Burger Bank | Burger Bank, 8 Oldham Road | 444 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Lidl, Oldham Road | 363 yd | |
| Asda Superstore | Asda Stores Limited, Cavendish Street | 396 yd | |
| Krakow | Krakow, 199 Stamford Street Central | 498 yd | |
| ASM Supermarket | ASM, 75 Oldham Road | 650 yd | |
| Aldi Stores | Aldi Stores Ltd, 109 Wellington Road | 778 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Olympic Sport Gymnasium PORTLAND MILL PORTLAND MILL PORTLAND STREET SOUTH | health and fitness suite | 344 yd |
| Unicorn Ladies Fitness Centre (Ashton) (Closed) Old Street | health and fitness suite | 418 yd |
| Lyndhurst Primary School Hill Street | grass pitches | 655 yd |
| Active Ashton WATER STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 667 yd |
| Crossfit Tameside (Closed) Wharf Parade Wharf Parade Lower Wharf Street | 734 yd | |
| St Peter'S C Of E Primary School OXFORD STREET WEST | grass pitches | 734 yd |
| Active Oxford Park POTTINGER STREET | health and fitness suite | 928 yd |
| Pure Gym (Ashton Under Lyne) WELLINGTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 933 yd |
| Clarendon Fields CHAPEL STREET | grass pitches | 960 yd |
| Oxford Park POTTINGER STREET | grass pitches | 977 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 | 79.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 78.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.