John Street is in Ashton-Under-Lyne and in Tameside district. OL7 0TQ 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 1983-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about John Street, Ashton-under-lyne, OL7 0TQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL7 0TE, OL7 0TD, OL7 0TH, OL7 0SU, OL7 0TF, OL7 0LN, OL7 0SZ, OL7 0LQ, OL7 0LH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OL7 0TQ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% 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 | 44.9% | 49.3% | 4.4% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 55.1% | 50.7% | -4.4% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
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 | 37.9% | 39.1% | 1.2% | 37.9% | 1.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33% | 32.4% | -0.6% | 44.2% | -11.8% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 6.2% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 4.0% |
| Divorced | 16.5% | 12.9% | -3.6% | 9.1% | 3.8% |
| Widowed | 8.9% | 8.9% | 0.0% | 6.1% | 2.8% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (66.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 31.3% | 35.5% | 4.2% | 48.4% | -12.9% |
| Good health | 27% | 30.8% | 3.8% | 33.6% | -2.8% |
| Fair health | 26.6% | 19.7% | -6.9% | 12.7% | 7.0% |
| Bad health | 13.3% | 10.4% | -2.9% | 4.0% | 6.4% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 2.4% |
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 0TQ this area, 32% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 42.9% | 32% | -10.9% | 18.2% | 13.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.8% | 10.7% | -3.1% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.1% | 13.8% | 1.7% | 13.4% | 0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.4% | 6.2% | 0.8% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.5% | 12% | 3.5% | 16.9% | -4.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.3% | 23.6% | 13.3% | 33.8% | -10.2% |
| Other | 7.1% | 1.8% | -5.3% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 63.1% 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 | 6.3% | 5.7% | -0.6% | 1.1% | 4.6% |
| Indian | 4.7% | 4.7% | 0.0% | 3.1% | 1.6% |
| Pakistani | 11.3% | 10.4% | -0.9% | 2.7% | 7.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 4.7% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 3.1% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 6.8% | 6.4% | 2.5% | 4.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 74.2% | 63.1% | -11.1% | 81.4% | -18.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 70% 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 | 80.1% | 70% | -10.1% | 83.2% | -13.2% |
| European Union | 6.6% | 7.1% | 0.5% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 7.1% | 4.8% | 2.7% | 4.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.5% | 14.6% | 4.1% | 5.6% | 9.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.9% | 70% | -8.9% | 83.2% | -13.2% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 18.6% | 16.6% | 9.8% | 8.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.3% | 8.2% | 1.9% | 2.9% | 5.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 2.5% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.5% | 0.7% | -9.8% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.4% | 76.7% | -10.3% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 3.9% | 0.4% | 3.5% |
| Poland | 5.4% | 1.3% | 4.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| Southern Asia | 2.9% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
| No passport held | 15.7% | 13.5% | 2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.1% | 37.2% | -8.1% |
| Christian | 37.4% | 46.2% | -8.8% |
| Hindu | 6.8% | 1.7% | 5.1% |
| Muslim | 22.3% | 6.5% | 15.8% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around John 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 -16.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 John Street, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2009-05-29 | £110,591 |
| Full-Time Employee | 57 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 463 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton West End Primary Academy William Street , OL7 0BJ | 3out of 4 | 564 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's CofE Primary School Audenshaw Road , Audenshaw M34 5HD | 3out of 4 | 826 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyndhurst Community Primary School Lyndhurst Community Primary School , SK16 4JS | 3out of 4 | 1,125 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ravensfield Primary School Clarendon Street , SK16 4JG | 3out of 4 | 1,135 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 | 1,858 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Laurus Ryecroft Lumb Lane , Droylsden M43 7LJ | - not rated | 2,449 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Catholic College Birch Lane , SK16 5AP | 3out of 4 | 2,467 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Denton Community College Taylor Lane , Denton M34 3NG | 3out of 4 | 2,570 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rayner Stephens High School Yew Tree Lane , SK16 5BL | - not rated | 2,932 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 | 2,137 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton Sixth Form College Darnton Road , OL6 9RL | - not rated | 2,712 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 | 782 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greater Manchester Alternative Provision 87 Blandford Street , Ashton Under Lyne ol6 7hw | - not rated | 1,042 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tameside Pupil Referral Service Globe Lane , SK16 4UJ | 2out of 4 | 1,736 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawthorns School Sunnyside Moss Campus , Lumb Lane M34 5SF | 4out of 4 | 1,748 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakdale School Cheetham Hill Road , SK16 5LD | 3out of 4 | 2,785 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 | 542 yd | |
| Biggies Cafe | Biggies Cafe, 200 Stockport Road | 598 yd | |
| The Honey Pot | The Honey Pot, 200 Stockport Road | 598 yd | |
| Hill Street Cafe | Hill Street Cafe, 77 Hill Street | 602 yd | |
| Ironworks Sandwich Bar | Ironworks Sandwich Bar, Railway Street | 702 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trafalgar Inn | Trafalgar Inn, 47 William Street | 182 yd | |
| The Oxford Inn | Oxford Inn, 120 Stockport Road | 261 yd | |
| The Ukrainian Centre | Association Of Ukranians, 215 Stockport Road | 476 yd | |
| Astley Arms | Astley Arms, 293 Astley Street | 598 yd | |
| Ashton-Under-Lyne Masonic Club | Masonic Club, Jowetts Walk | 614 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sahara Fried And Grill Chicken | Sahara Fried And Grill Chicken, 83 Stockport Road | 130 yd | |
| Waffle Works | Waffle Works, 104 Stockport Road | 136 yd | |
| Sunny (Fish & Chips) | Sunny (Fish & Chips), 84 Stockport Road | 144 yd | |
| Big Dans Butties | Big Dans Butties, 46 Stockport Road | 216 yd | |
| Woondaal | Woondaal, 44 Stockport Road | 220 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Lidl, Oldham Road | 958 yd | |
| Asda Superstore | Asda Stores Limited, Cavendish Street | 988 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Peter'S C Of E Primary School OXFORD STREET WEST | grass pitches | 130 yd |
| Active Oxford Park POTTINGER STREET | health and fitness suite | 324 yd |
| Oxford Park POTTINGER STREET | grass pitches | 382 yd |
| Olympic Sport Gymnasium PORTLAND MILL PORTLAND MILL PORTLAND STREET SOUTH | health and fitness suite | 776 yd |
| Clarendon Fields CHAPEL STREET | grass pitches | 791 yd |
| Village Gym (Ashton Moss) VILLAGE HOTEL VILLAGE HOTEL PAMIR DRIVE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 941 yd |
| Dukinfield Cricket Club CLARENDON STREET | grass pitches | 972 yd |
| Unicorn Ladies Fitness Centre (Ashton) (Closed) Old Street | health and fitness suite | 1,010 yd |
| Lyndhurst Primary School Hill Street | grass pitches | 1,024 yd |
| Ravensfield Primary School CLARENDON STREET | grass pitches | 1,024 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 132 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.