OL7 0AA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Thornway Drive, 0.4km from West End in Ashton-under-Lyne. Administratively it sits within St Peter's ward and the Ashton-under-Lyne constituency.
For renters and young professionals, OL7 0AA offers many residents of this subgroup are born in eu countries, but uk-born members are also more common than elsewhere in the group. many residents identify with the pakistani ethnic group. residents are more likely than members of other subgroups to reside in properties that are not flats, to declare no religious affiliation and to identify as being of mixed or multiple ethnicities. the members of the subgroup are educated to lower levels than the group average. By day, the area transitions to a multiethnic urban high streets character: urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. With residents averaging 30 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 50% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Tameside.
Property: Average house prices are around £200k, up 14.6% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for OL7 0AA are sourced from Output Area E00168647 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THORNWAY DRIVE, OL7 0AA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THORNWAY DRIVE, OL7 0AA.
436
30
£ 29,900 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OL7 0AA falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Cultural diversity defines OL7 0AA — 64% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area. Property prices are trending up 14.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OL7 0AA. The average age is 30.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 297,500
2 sales · Mean £ 297,500
Semi-Detached
£ 197,500
4 sales · Mean £ 198,875
Terraced
£ 181,500
12 sales · Mean £ 186,479
Flat
£ 112,250
2 sales · Mean £ 112,250
school Local Schools
Ashton West End Primary Academy
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School
St Peter's CofE Primary School
St Stephen's CofE Primary School
Canon Johnson CofE Primary School
Lyndhurst Community Primary School
Aldwyn Primary School
Hawthorns School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Ali And Sons0.6 km
- Food World0.7 km
- Little Gem0.6 km
- Ryans Off Licence And Convenience Store0.8 km
- Cineworld Multiplex Cinema0.4 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
34 nearby- Giraffe Cafe1.0 km
- Unique Fitness And Spa1.0 km
- Biggies Cafe1.0 km
- Buono Taste0.6 km
- Chiquitos0.4 km
- + 29 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- The Sheldon Arms0.9 km
- The Star Inn1.0 km
- Theatre Tavern1.0 km
- Ash Tree Farm0.1 km
- The Witchwood0.8 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Romano Pizzeria0.5 km
- Roosters Ranch0.5 km
- Waffle Works0.6 km
- Woondaal0.5 km
- Pizza Pan Express1.0 km
- + 12 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Village Urban Resorts0.2 km
- Lynwood Hotel0.5 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Aldi Stores0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Guide Bridge1.3 km
- Ashton-Under-Lyne1.4 km
- Fairfield2.8 km
Bus Stops
- Ashton Leisure Park0.2 km
- William Street0.3 km
- William Street0.3 km
- Lord Sheldon Way (to define route)0.3 km
- Lord Sheldon Way (to define route)0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: OL70AA · Data under Open Government Licence