Postcode Analysis Tameside, North West

CROWTHORN ROAD, OL7 0DH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CROWTHORN ROAD, OL7 0DH.

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Population

414

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 29,900 /yr

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Employed

37%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

OL7 0DH has a significant social housing presence — 64% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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OL7 0DH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Crowthorn Road, 0.3km 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 0DH is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a industrial units zone — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. The 35 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 64% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 35% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Tameside. Full-time employment stands at 19% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Property: With prices averaging £165k, 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 0DH are sourced from Output Area E00030134 (shared with 14 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 0DH. The average age is 34.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British64.7%
Asian / British Asian26.4%
Black / African / Caribbean1.7%
Other / Mixed7.2%

Economic Activity

37%Active
FT: 19%
Unemployed: 4%
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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

Terraced

£ 125,000

9 sales · Mean £ 129,333

school Local Schools

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Ashton West End Primary Academy

Good455 pupils0.4 km
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St Peter's CofE Primary School

Good209 pupils0.6 km
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St Stephen's CofE Primary School

Good209 pupils0.7 km
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Holy Trinity CofE Primary School

Good243 pupils1.1 km
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Hawthorns School

Outstanding170 pupils1.2 km
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Aldwyn Primary School

Good438 pupils1.2 km
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Audenshaw Primary School

Good207 pupils1.3 km
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Poplar Street Primary School

Good453 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

13 nearby
  • Ali And Sons1.0 km
  • Little Gem0.5 km
  • Londis Krishna Stores0.5 km
  • Ryans Off Licence And Convenience Store0.4 km
  • Cineworld Multiplex Cinema0.9 km
  • + 8 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • The Sheldon Arms0.7 km
  • Ash Tree Farm0.6 km
  • Corporation Arms0.5 km
  • The Boundary0.7 km
  • The Oxford Inn0.4 km
  • + 5 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

32 nearby
  • Amann Threads UK Limited0.7 km
  • Biggies Cafe0.5 km
  • Buono Taste0.9 km
  • Chiquitos0.9 km
  • Hollywood Bowl0.9 km
  • + 27 more
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Takeaway Shop

16 nearby
  • Gourmet Grill0.6 km
  • Ocean Palace0.5 km
  • Pizza Hut0.9 km
  • Romano Pizzeria0.5 km
  • Roosters Ranch0.5 km
  • + 11 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Village Urban Resorts0.5 km
  • Lynwood Hotel0.7 km
  • Travelodge0.7 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • B And M Bargains0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Guide Bridge0.8 km
  • Ashton-Under-Lyne1.7 km
  • Fairfield2.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Hawthorne Grove0.1 km
  • Hawthorne Grove0.2 km
  • Manchester Road (to define route)0.2 km
  • Manchester Road (to define route)0.2 km
  • Manchester Road (to def rte)0.3 km