OL7 0AQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Katherine Street, 0.2km 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 0AQ 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 £209k, up 60.0% 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 0AQ are sourced from Output Area E00168647 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KATHERINE STREET, OL7 0AQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KATHERINE STREET, OL7 0AQ.
436
30
£ 29,900 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OL7 0AQ 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 0AQ — 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 60.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OL7 0AQ. 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
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 134,500
8 sales · Mean £ 154,187
Semi-Detached
£ 215,000
1 sales · Mean £ 215,000
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
Ravensfield Primary School
Aldwyn Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- Ali And Sons0.5 km
- Food World0.5 km
- One Below1.0 km
- Little Gem0.5 km
- Londis Krishna Stores1.0 km
- + 15 more
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- Union Club1.0 km
- The Sheldon Arms1.0 km
- The Star Inn0.9 km
- Theatre Tavern0.8 km
- Ash Tree Farm0.3 km
- + 11 more
Restaurant, Cafe
40 nearby- Giraffe Cafe0.9 km
- Unique Fitness And Spa0.9 km
- Biggies Cafe0.9 km
- Buono Taste0.4 km
- Chiquitos0.5 km
- + 35 more
Takeaway Shop
23 nearby- Ocean Palace1.0 km
- Romano Pizzeria0.4 km
- Roosters Ranch0.4 km
- Waffle Works0.5 km
- Woondaal0.4 km
- + 18 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Village Urban Resorts0.3 km
- Lynwood Hotel0.3 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Aldi Stores0.9 km
- Asda Superstore1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Guide Bridge1.3 km
- Ashton-Under-Lyne1.3 km
- Hyde North2.8 km
Bus Stops
- Chester Square0.2 km
- William Street0.2 km
- William Street0.2 km
- Margaret Street0.3 km
- Kenyon Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: OL70AQ · Data under Open Government Licence