Boatmans Walk is in Ashton-Under-Lyne and in Tameside district. OL7 0QF 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 2006-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Boatmans Walk, Ashton-under-lyne, OL7 0QF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL7 0PS, OL7 0QJ, OL7 0PA, OL7 0SL, OL7 0PN, OL7 0PP, OL7 0NN, OL7 0SW, SK16 4SE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OL7 0QF 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 0QF, 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 Boatmans 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. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -12.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34 Boatmans Walk, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2024-10-21 | £77,493 |
| 10 Boatmans Walk, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £66,000 | 2022-06-13 | £67,293 |
| 12 Boatmans Walk, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £66,000 | 2022-06-13 | £67,293 |
| 9 Boatmans Walk, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £66,000 | 2022-06-13 | £67,293 |
| 2 Boatmans Walk, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2018-05-24 | £81,066 |
The percentage of student residents living in OL7 0QF 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashton West End Primary Academy William Street , OL7 0BJ | 3out of 4 | 674 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyndhurst Community Primary School Lyndhurst Community Primary School , SK16 4JS | 3out of 4 | 778 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity CofE Primary School Kenyon Street , OL6 7DU | 3out of 4 | 852 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's CofE Primary School Oxford Street , OL7 0NB | 3out of 4 | 857 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ravensfield Primary School Clarendon Street , SK16 4JG | 3out of 4 | 1,022 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 | 2,248 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| All Saints Catholic College Birch Lane , SK16 5AP | 3out of 4 | 2,282 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Laurus Ryecroft Lumb Lane , Droylsden M43 7LJ | - not rated | 2,598 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Hill School Thompson Cross , Stamford Street SK15 1LX | 3out of 4 | 2,703 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Rayner Stephens High School Yew Tree Lane , SK16 5BL | - not rated | 2,759 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 | 1,715 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton Sixth Form College Darnton Road , OL6 9RL | - not rated | 2,284 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 | 404 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greater Manchester Alternative Provision 87 Blandford Street , Ashton Under Lyne ol6 7hw | - not rated | 752 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tameside Pupil Referral Service Globe Lane , SK16 4UJ | 2out of 4 | 1,797 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawthorns School Sunnyside Moss Campus , Lumb Lane M34 5SF | 4out of 4 | 2,114 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakdale School Cheetham Hill Road , SK16 5LD | 3out of 4 | 2,634 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridge View Cafe | 1 Heritage Wharf, Portland Place | 123 yd | |
| Hill Street Cafe | Hill Street Cafe, 77 Hill Street | 208 yd | |
| Ironworks Sandwich Bar | Ironworks Sandwich Bar, Railway Street | 305 yd | |
| Cafe In The Court | Tameside Magistrates Court, Stamford Street West | 429 yd | |
| CK's Kitchen | CK's Kitchen, 71 King Street | 550 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trafalgar Inn | Trafalgar Inn, 47 William Street | 300 yd | |
| The Chapel House | Chapel House Inn, 192 Astley Street | 502 yd | |
| The Witchwood | The Witchwood, 152 Old Street | 526 yd | |
| Ashton-Under-Lyne Masonic Club | Masonic Club, Jowetts Walk | 552 yd | |
| Pyramid Snooker Hall | Pyramid Snooker Hall, 92 King Street | 582 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Romano Pizzeria | Romano Pizzeria, 30 Stockport Road | 404 yd | |
| Caribbean African Food Shop | Caribbean African Food Shop, 34 Stockport Road | 408 yd | |
| Serranos | Serranos, 40 Stockport Road | 414 yd | |
| Roosters Ranch | Roosters Ranch, 36 Stockport Road | 414 yd | |
| Woondaal | Woondaal, 44 Stockport Road | 418 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Superstore | Asda Stores Limited, Cavendish Street | 559 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl, Oldham Road | 564 yd | |
| Krakow | Krakow, 199 Stamford Street Central | 688 yd | |
| ASM Supermarket | ASM, 75 Oldham Road | 847 yd | |
| Aldi Stores | Aldi Stores Ltd, 109 Wellington Road | 973 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Olympic Sport Gymnasium PORTLAND MILL PORTLAND MILL PORTLAND STREET SOUTH | health and fitness suite | 495 yd |
| St Peter'S C Of E Primary School OXFORD STREET WEST | grass pitches | 548 yd |
| Unicorn Ladies Fitness Centre (Ashton) (Closed) Old Street | health and fitness suite | 619 yd |
| Lyndhurst Primary School Hill Street | grass pitches | 670 yd |
| Active Oxford Park POTTINGER STREET | health and fitness suite | 740 yd |
| Oxford Park POTTINGER STREET | grass pitches | 784 yd |
| Clarendon Fields CHAPEL STREET | grass pitches | 797 yd |
| Active Ashton WATER STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 867 yd |
| Crossfit Tameside (Closed) Wharf Parade Wharf Parade Lower Wharf Street | 884 yd | |
| Dukinfield Cricket Club CLARENDON STREET | grass pitches | 901 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 | 67.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 55.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.