Postcode Analysis Tameside, North West

MANCHESTER ROAD, OL7 0BA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MANCHESTER ROAD, OL7 0BA.

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Population

408

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 29,900 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: OL7 0BA 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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4/10
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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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1/10
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8/10
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Area Character

OL7 0BA has a significant social housing presence — 68% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.

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

OL7 0BA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Manchester Road, 0.2km from West End in Ashton-under-Lyne. Administratively it sits within St Peter's ward and the Ashton-under-Lyne constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, OL7 0BA is 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a healthcare and public administration zone — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. The 31 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 68% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Tameside. Full-time employment stands at 22% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Property: Average house prices are around £295k. 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 0BA are sourced from Output Area E00030156 (shared with 21 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 0BA. The average age is 31.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British30.3%
Asian / British Asian63.9%
Black / African / Caribbean3.0%
Other / Mixed2.7%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 9%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 295,000

1 sales · Mean £ 295,000

school Local Schools

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Ashton West End Primary Academy

Good455 pupils0.4 km
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Holy Trinity CofE Primary School

Good243 pupils0.5 km
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Lyndhurst Community Primary School

Good233 pupils0.9 km
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St Peter's CofE Primary School

Good209 pupils0.9 km
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Canon Johnson CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement228 pupils1.1 km
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Ravensfield Primary School

Good442 pupils1.2 km
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St Stephen's CofE Primary School

Good209 pupils1.3 km
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Parochial CofE Primary and Nursery School, Ashton-under-Lyne

Good215 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

38 nearby
  • Greenhalghs Craft Bakery0.8 km
  • Greggs0.8 km
  • Wilko0.9 km
  • Poundstretcher0.9 km
  • Ali And Sons0.3 km
  • + 33 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

62 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
  • + 57 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

44 nearby
  • Giuseppes0.9 km
  • King BBQ0.9 km
  • Caprinos Pizza1.0 km
  • Golden Star1.0 km
  • Starbites0.9 km
  • + 39 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

24 nearby
  • Top End Bar1.0 km
  • Union Club0.7 km
  • Bar 151.0 km
  • The Feathers1.0 km
  • The Star Inn0.6 km
  • + 19 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Village Urban Resorts0.6 km
  • Lynwood Hotel0.1 km
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Aldi Stores0.7 km
  • Asda Superstore0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ashton-Under-Lyne1.1 km
  • Guide Bridge1.3 km
  • Hyde North2.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Margaret Street0.1 km
  • Chester Square0.1 km
  • Chester Square0.2 km
  • Chester Square0.2 km
  • Welbeck Street South0.2 km