Postcode Analysis Tameside, North West

MANCHESTER ROAD, OL7 0BZ House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

283

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 29,900 /yr

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Employed

30%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: OL7 0BZ 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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2/10
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9/10
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2/10
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9/10
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1/10
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8/10
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2/10
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9/10
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Area Character

49% of OL7 0BZ'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.

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

OL7 0BZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Manchester Road, 0.2km from Ryecroft 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 0BZ is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. During the day, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 33% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 49% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Tameside. Full-time employment stands at 20% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Property: Average house prices are around £184k. 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 0BZ are sourced from Output Area E00030133 (shared with 11 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 0BZ. The average age is 39.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British50.7%
Asian / British Asian34.0%
Black / African / Caribbean5.7%
Other / Mixed9.6%

Economic Activity

30%Active
FT: 20%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 255,000

1 sales · Mean £ 255,000

Terraced

£ 148,750

2 sales · Mean £ 148,750

school Local Schools

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Ashton West End Primary Academy

Good455 pupils0.1 km
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St Peter's CofE Primary School

Good209 pupils0.7 km
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Holy Trinity CofE Primary School

Good243 pupils0.8 km
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St Stephen's CofE Primary School

Good209 pupils0.9 km
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Lyndhurst Community Primary School

Good233 pupils1.2 km
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Ravensfield Primary School

Good442 pupils1.4 km
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Canon Johnson CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement228 pupils1.4 km
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Aldwyn Primary School

Good438 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

16 nearby
  • Ali And Sons0.7 km
  • Food World0.7 km
  • Little Gem0.4 km
  • Londis Krishna Stores0.8 km
  • Ryans Off Licence And Convenience Store0.5 km
  • + 11 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • The Sheldon Arms0.9 km
  • Theatre Tavern1.0 km
  • Ash Tree Farm0.4 km
  • The Witchwood0.8 km
  • Corporation Arms0.8 km
  • + 6 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

34 nearby
  • Amann Threads UK Limited0.9 km
  • Biggies Cafe0.7 km
  • Buono Taste0.6 km
  • Chiquitos0.6 km
  • Hollywood Bowl0.6 km
  • + 29 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

20 nearby
  • Gourmet Grill0.8 km
  • Ocean Palace0.8 km
  • Romano Pizzeria0.3 km
  • Roosters Ranch0.3 km
  • Waffle Works0.4 km
  • + 15 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Village Urban Resorts0.4 km
  • Lynwood Hotel0.4 km
  • Travelodge1.0 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Guide Bridge1.0 km
  • Ashton-Under-Lyne1.4 km
  • Hyde North2.7 km

Bus Stops

  • William Street0.1 km
  • William Street0.1 km
  • Hawthorne Grove0.2 km
  • Chester Square0.2 km
  • Hawthorne Grove0.2 km