OL7 0AS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Richmond Street, 0.4km 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 0AS 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. Outside of residential hours, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. At 29 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 59% 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: With prices averaging £132k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 0AS are sourced from Output Area E00030153 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RICHMOND STREET, OL7 0AS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RICHMOND STREET, OL7 0AS.
589
29
£ 29,900 /yr
28%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OL7 0AS 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
87% of OL7 0AS's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OL7 0AS. The average age is 29.3. 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: Predominantly a younger crowd. The neighborhood has a significantly lower average age than the national baseline.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 165,000
1 sales · Mean £ 165,000
Semi-Detached
£ 100,000
1 sales · Mean £ 100,000
school Local Schools
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School
Ashton West End Primary Academy
Canon Johnson CofE Primary School
Lyndhurst Community Primary School
St Peter's CofE Primary School
St James' Church of England Primary School
Waterloo Primary School
Parochial CofE Primary and Nursery School, Ashton-under-Lyne
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
36 nearby- Greenhalghs Craft Bakery0.8 km
- Greggs0.7 km
- Wilko0.9 km
- Poundstretcher0.7 km
- Ali And Sons0.2 km
- + 31 more
Restaurant, Cafe
56 nearby- Costa Coffee0.8 km
- Small Shop And Cafe1.0 km
- Taylor Shaw Catering at Tameside One0.9 km
- Wrights Alfresco Cafe0.9 km
- Gibsons Backstage Cafe1.0 km
- + 51 more
Takeaway Shop
41 nearby- Giuseppes0.9 km
- King BBQ0.9 km
- Caprinos Pizza1.0 km
- Starbites1.0 km
- The Hidden Kitchen0.9 km
- + 36 more
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, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Village Urban Resorts0.5 km
- Lynwood Hotel0.2 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Aldi Stores0.6 km
- Asda Superstore0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ashton-Under-Lyne1.0 km
- Guide Bridge1.5 km
- Hyde North2.9 km
Bus Stops
- Kenyon Street0.1 km
- Kenyon Street0.1 km
- Margaret Street0.1 km
- Welbeck Street North0.2 km
- Margaret Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: OL70AS · Data under Open Government Licence