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.
OL7 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the OL7 postcode area.
18,070
39
£ 33,300 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Canon Burrows CofE Primary School
St Peter's CofE Primary School
Ashton West End Primary Academy
Waterloo Primary School
Canon Johnson CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Village Urban Resorts
- Wilshawdale B And B
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, Cafe
33 nearby- 900 Degrees
- Amann Threads UK Limited
- Atlas Cafe
- Bella Italia
- Bentleys Cafe
- + 28 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- B And M Bargains
- Farmfoods
- Premier Crowhill Supermarket
- Tesco
Takeaway Shop
23 nearby- The Sandwich Station
- Ashton Balti House
- Big Dans Butties
- Birch Street Chippy
- BP Subway
- + 18 more
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
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Area Profile: OL7 · Data under Open Government Licence