Postcode Analysis Tameside, North West

OL7 0AB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OL7 0AB.

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Population

365

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 29,900 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: OL7 0AB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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4/10
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8/10
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5/10
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7/10
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2/10
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6/10
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4/10
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9/10
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Area Character

OL7 0AB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 34, 57% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

OL7 0AB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.5km from Ashton Moss in Ashton-under-Lyne. Administratively it sits within St Peter's ward and the Ashton-under-Lyne constituency.

For families considering a move, OL7 0AB represents a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. The daytime character shifts — low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 57% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

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 0AB are sourced from Output Area E00030137 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OL7 0AB. The average age is 34.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British74.8%
Asian / British Asian18.1%
Black / African / Caribbean1.6%
Other / Mixed5.5%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

school Local Schools

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Aldwyn Primary School

Good438 pupils0.5 km
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Hawthorns School

Outstanding170 pupils0.5 km
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Ashton West End Primary Academy

Good455 pupils1.0 km
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St Stephen's CofE Primary School

Good209 pupils1.0 km
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Moorside Primary School

Good419 pupils1.1 km
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Audenshaw Primary School

Good207 pupils1.1 km
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St Peter's CofE Primary School

Good209 pupils1.2 km
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St Mary's CofE Primary School

Good222 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Travelodge0.2 km
  • Village Urban Resorts0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • The Snipe0.4 km
  • The Boundary1.0 km
  • The Sheldon Arms0.1 km
  • Aldwinians Rugby Union Football Club (RUFC)0.9 km
  • Strawberry Gardens Inn0.9 km
  • + 3 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

15 nearby
  • Bentleys Cafe0.4 km
  • Greater Manchester Police (PCC) Nexus House0.3 km
  • Indian Plaza0.9 km
  • Costa Coffee Drive Thru0.4 km
  • McDonalds0.6 km
  • + 10 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Fai Wong0.8 km
  • Imperial Garden0.6 km
  • Golden Bridge1.0 km
  • BP Subway1.0 km
  • Sugar Cube Desserts0.6 km
  • + 3 more
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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Rathman Traders Ltd At BP Maynestone Service Station1.0 km
  • VRK Mini Market0.8 km
  • One Stop0.8 km
  • Go Local Extra0.9 km
  • Jack Lane Convenience Store0.8 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • B And M Bargains0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Guide Bridge1.2 km
  • Fairfield1.8 km
  • Ashton-Under-Lyne2.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Ashton Park0.2 km
  • Ashton Moss (Manchester Metrolink)0.2 km
  • Ashton Moss (Manchester Metrolink)0.3 km
  • Ashton Moss (Manchester Metrolink)0.3 km
  • Ashton Moss (Manchester Metrolink)0.3 km