Area Analysis Tameside, North West

OL7 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the OL7 postcode area.

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Population

18,070

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 33,300 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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10/10
family_restroomFamily
3/10
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9/10
workEmployment
2/10
diversity_3Diversity
8/10
paymentsAffluence
1/10
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10/10
homeHome Ownership
2/10
trending_upInvestment
9/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. OL7's 50% ownership and 39-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district. Property prices are trending down 12.9% year-on-year.

home £168,788 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

OL7 is a postcode district in Tameside, North West, covering 418 active and 150 retired postcodes.

The largest share of OL7 (17%) is characterised by a council estate or housing association area with many young families, alongside a tight-knit Pakistani community with strong local ties and family networks (17%). This mix of 7 distinct neighbourhood types makes OL7 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in OL7 are around £168k, down 12.9% year-on-year. Safety: Crime rates across OL7 are low at 0 per 1,000 residents — below the national average and reassuring for families considering the area. An average age of 39 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full OL7 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British70.2%
Asian / British Asian23.1%
Black / African / Caribbean3.1%
Other / Mixed3.6%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
Robbery1

school Local Schools

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Canon Burrows CofE Primary School

Outstanding438 pupils
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St Peter's CofE Primary School

Good209 pupils
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Ashton West End Primary Academy

Good455 pupils
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Waterloo Primary School

Good323 pupils
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Canon Johnson CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement228 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Village Urban Resorts
  • Wilshawdale B And B
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Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • Dog And Pheasant
  • East Cheshire Harriers And Tameside Athletic Club
  • Guide Bridge Conservative Club
  • The Oxford Inn
  • The Ukrainian Centre
  • + 7 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

33 nearby
  • 900 Degrees
  • Amann Threads UK Limited
  • Atlas Cafe
  • Bella Italia
  • Bentleys Cafe
  • + 28 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • B And M Bargains
  • Farmfoods
  • Premier Crowhill Supermarket
  • Tesco
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

23 nearby
  • The Sandwich Station
  • Ashton Balti House
  • Big Dans Butties
  • Birch Street Chippy
  • BP Subway
  • + 18 more
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Retailers - Other

16 nearby
  • Go Local Extra - Jay's Convenience Store
  • Todays Local - Raja Bros Newsagent And Off Licence
  • Limehurst Mini Market, Off Licence And Post Office
  • Little Gem
  • Londis Krishna Stores
  • + 11 more