Postcode Analysis Tameside, North West

RICHMOND STREET, OL7 0AR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RICHMOND STREET, OL7 0AR.

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Population

348

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Avg Age

28

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Avg Income

£ 29,900 /yr

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Employed

35%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: OL7 0AR 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.

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10/10
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6/10
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8/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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8/10
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5/10
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8/10
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Area Character

OL7 0AR has a highly multicultural community character — 87% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area.

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

OL7 0AR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Richmond Street, 0.3km from West End in Ashton-under-Lyne. Administratively it sits within St Peter's ward and the Ashton-under-Lyne constituency.

For families considering a move, OL7 0AR represents 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. During the day, urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. The community skews young professional (average age 28) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 66% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. 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 £201k. 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 0AR are sourced from Output Area E00168648 (shared with 6 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 0AR. The average age is 28.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British9.1%
Asian / British Asian86.6%
Black / African / Caribbean1.1%
Other / Mixed3.1%

Economic Activity

35%Active
FT: 17%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger crowd. The neighborhood has a significantly lower average age than the national baseline.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 200,000

5 sales · Mean £ 180,000

school Local Schools

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Holy Trinity CofE Primary School

Good243 pupils0.3 km
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Ashton West End Primary Academy

Good455 pupils0.4 km
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Canon Johnson CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement228 pupils1.0 km
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Lyndhurst Community Primary School

Good233 pupils1.1 km
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St Peter's CofE Primary School

Good209 pupils1.1 km
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St James' Church of England Primary School

Good219 pupils1.3 km
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St Stephen's CofE Primary School

Good209 pupils1.4 km
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Waterloo Primary School

Good323 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

36 nearby
  • Greenhalghs Craft Bakery0.8 km
  • Greggs0.7 km
  • Wilko0.9 km
  • Poundstretcher0.8 km
  • Ali And Sons0.2 km
  • + 31 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

59 nearby
  • Costa Coffee0.8 km
  • Everest Cafe1.0 km
  • New Market Deli1.0 km
  • Small Shop And Cafe0.9 km
  • Taylor Shaw Catering at Tameside One0.9 km
  • + 54 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

42 nearby
  • Giuseppes0.9 km
  • King BBQ0.9 km
  • Caprinos Pizza1.0 km
  • Starbites0.9 km
  • The Hidden Kitchen0.9 km
  • + 37 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

22 nearby
  • Union Club0.7 km
  • Bar 151.0 km
  • The Star Inn0.6 km
  • Theatre Tavern0.6 km
  • Olivers Bar0.9 km
  • + 17 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Village Urban Resorts0.5 km
  • Lynwood Hotel0.2 km
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
  • Aldi Stores0.6 km
  • Asda Superstore0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ashton-Under-Lyne1.0 km
  • Guide Bridge1.5 km
  • Hyde North2.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Margaret Street0.1 km
  • Kenyon Street0.2 km
  • Kenyon Street0.2 km
  • Margaret Street0.2 km
  • Welbeck Street North0.2 km