March Hare Close is in Ashton-Under-Lyne and in Tameside district. OL7 9FU is located in the Ashton Waterloo electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ashton-under-Lyne. This postcode has been in use since 2016-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about March Hare Close, Ashton-under-lyne, OL7 9FU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL7 9HB, OL7 9HA, OL7 9EY, OL7 9ES, OL7 9HJ, OL7 9EX, OL7 9EZ, OL7 9HD, OL7 9HF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OL7 9FU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 57.4% | 51.2% | -6.2% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 42.6% | 48.8% | 6.2% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 | 37.7% | 39.9% | 2.2% | 37.9% | 2.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.1% | 43.6% | 8.5% | 44.2% | -0.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 6.2% | 2.7% | -3.5% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 11.7% | 8.8% | -2.9% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 9.4% | 4.6% | -4.8% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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 | 43.1% | 46.8% | 3.7% | 48.4% | -1.6% |
| Good health | 30.3% | 31.1% | 0.8% | 33.6% | -2.5% |
| Fair health | 18.2% | 12.4% | -5.8% | 12.7% | -0.3% |
| Bad health | 6.6% | 5.9% | -0.7% | 4.0% | 1.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 3.8% | 2.0% | 1.2% | 2.6% |
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 9FU this area, 31.3% 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 17.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 43.5% | 31.3% | -12.2% | 18.2% | 13.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.8% | 13.3% | -5.5% | 9.6% | 3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.9% | 16.6% | 1.7% | 13.4% | 3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.8% | 13.9% | 5.1% | 16.9% | -3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.1% | 17.8% | 10.7% | 33.8% | -16.0% |
| Other | 5.5% | 3.6% | -1.9% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 63.7% 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 | 0% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 1.1% | 2.8% |
| Indian | 4.1% | 5.4% | 1.3% | 3.1% | 2.3% |
| Pakistani | 9.6% | 18.8% | 9.2% | 2.7% | 16.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.2% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 5% | 4.3% | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Other Black | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.5% | 0.5% | -2.0% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| White | 81.5% | 63.7% | -17.8% | 81.4% | -17.7% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 73.4% 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 | 90.7% | 73.4% | -17.3% | 83.2% | -9.8% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 8.8% | 7.2% | 6.1% | 2.7% |
| Africa | 2.7% | 4.7% | 2.0% | 2.7% | 2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5% | 13.1% | 8.1% | 5.6% | 7.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.2% | 73.4% | -16.8% | 83.2% | -9.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 16% | 16.0% | 9.8% | 6.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 8.1% | 7.2% | 2.9% | 5.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 8% | 1.8% | -6.2% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69% | 76.7% | -7.7% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Spain | 3% | 0.4% | 2.6% |
| Poland | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 15.3% | 13.5% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29% | 37.2% | -8.2% |
| Christian | 38.5% | 46.2% | -7.7% |
| Hindu | 6.6% | 1.7% | 4.9% |
| Muslim | 21.5% | 6.5% | 15.0% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around March Hare Close was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Ashton Waterloo 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 -5.1%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 88% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 March Hare Close, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2016-02-15 | £236,603 |
The percentage of student residents living in OL7 9FU 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 | 104 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Looking after home or family | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Education | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterloo Primary School Worthington Street , OL7 9NA | 2out of 4 | 523 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Canon Burrows CofE Primary School Oldham Road , OL7 9ND | 4out of 4 | 734 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Canon Johnson CofE Primary School Elgin Street , OL7 9DD | 2out of 4 | 816 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity CofE Primary School Kenyon Street , OL6 7DU | 3out of 4 | 961 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton West End Primary Academy William Street , OL7 0BJ | 3out of 4 | 1,418 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laurus Ryecroft Lumb Lane , Droylsden M43 7LJ | - not rated | 1,766 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Academy Ashton Broadoak Road , OL6 8RF | 2out of 4 | 2,282 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Damian's RC Science College Lees Road , OL6 8BH | 4out of 4 | 2,915 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Failsworth Brierley Avenue , Failsworth M35 9HA | 2out of 4 | 2,977 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hathershaw College Bellfield Avenue , Hathershaw OL8 3EP | 3out of 4 | 3,221 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tameside College Beaufort Road , OL6 6NX | - not rated | 2,324 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton Sixth Form College Darnton Road , OL6 9RL | - not rated | 2,534 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldham Sixth Form College Union Street West , OL8 1XU | - not rated | 5,222 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester Alternative Provision 87 Blandford Street , Ashton Under Lyne ol6 7hw | - not rated | 1,023 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Safe Start Education 1,2 and 4 Henry Square Chambers , Ashton Under Lyne OL6 7ST | - not rated | 1,413 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Samuel Laycock School Broadoak Road , OL6 8RF | 2out of 4 | 2,320 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawthorns School Sunnyside Moss Campus , Lumb Lane M34 5SF | 4out of 4 | 2,470 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Bridge School Roman Road , Hollinwood OL8 3PH | 4out of 4 | 3,010 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dog And Partridge | Dog And Partridge, 275 Oldham Road | 540 yd | |
| Eclectic Avenue | Christ Church Community Centre, Taunton Road | 556 yd | |
| IKEA | IKEA, 110 Wellington Road | 780 yd | |
| Zing And Zest | Zing And Zest, 126 Oldham Road | 798 yd | |
| Hindu Temple - Shri_Ram_Mandir | Hindu Temple - Shri_Ram_Mandir, 58 Kenyon Street | 830 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curzon Ashton Football Club | Curzon Ashton Football Club, Richmond Street | 270 yd | |
| East Cheshire Harriers And Tameside Athletic Club | Sports Ground Dressing Rooms, Richmond Street | 307 yd | |
| Waterloo & Taunton Conservative Club | Waterloo & Taunton Conservative Club, 350 Oldham Road | 548 yd | |
| The Alexander | The Alexander Pub, 1 Dean Street | 993 yd | |
| Junction Inn | Junction Inn, 55 Turner Lane | 1,026 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crowhill Takeaway | Crowhill Takeaway, 75 Crowhill Road | 163 yd | |
| Waterloo Chippy | Waterloo Chippy, 219 Oldham Road | 442 yd | |
| The Kitchen | The Kitchen, 292 Oldham Road | 482 yd | |
| Yummy House | Yummy House, 160 Oldham Road | 640 yd | |
| Ashton Balti House | Ashton Balti House, 156 Oldham Road | 640 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premier Crowhill Supermarket | Premier Crowhill Supermarket, 61 Crowhill Road | 142 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, 2 Lord Sheldon Way | 517 yd | |
| Farmfoods | Farmfoods, 12 Picton Street | 815 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Tesco Express, 397 Oldham Road | 959 yd | |
| Aldi Stores | Aldi Stores Ltd, 109 Wellington Road | 961 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Richmond Street Playing Fields RICHMOND STREET | cycling, grass pitches | 294 yd |
| Richmond Park Athletics Stadium RICHMOND STREET ATHLETICS GROUND RICHMOND STREET ATHLETICS GROUND RICHMOND STREET | athletics tracks | 454 yd |
| Waterloo Primary School WORTHINGTON STREET | grass pitches | 483 yd |
| Ashton Cricket Club Reyner Lane | grass pitches | 558 yd |
| The Tameside Stadium Richmond Street | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 634 yd |
| Dale Grove School (Closed) Wilshaw Lane | grass pitches | 680 yd |
| Canon Burows C Of E Primary School OLDHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 689 yd |
| Waterloo Afc WATERLOO FOOTBALL GROUND WATERLOO FOOTBALL GROUND WILSHAW LANE | grass pitches | 711 yd |
| Pure Gym (Ashton Under Lyne) WELLINGTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 955 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 | 63.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 59.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 70.13 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 70.13 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.