OL7 0DY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Gartside Street, 0.5km from Ryecroft in Ashton-under-Lyne. Administratively it sits within St Peter's ward and the Ashton-under-Lyne constituency.
For families considering a move, OL7 0DY represents a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. By day, the area transitions to a business parks character: manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. With residents averaging 34 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 57% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Property: With prices averaging £100k, 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 0DY are sourced from Output Area E00030137 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GARTSIDE STREET, OL7 0DY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GARTSIDE STREET, OL7 0DY.
365
34
£ 29,900 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OL7 0DY falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates OL7 0DY — age 34, 57% ownership, 30% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OL7 0DY. The average age is 34.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
£ 100,000
7 sales · Mean £ 100,142
school Local Schools
St Stephen's CofE Primary School
St Peter's CofE Primary School
Ashton West End Primary Academy
Hawthorns School
Aldwyn Primary School
Audenshaw Primary School
Poplar Street Primary School
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Ali And Sons0.4 km
- Raja Brothers0.6 km
- From the Hearth1.0 km
- Little Gem0.6 km
- Londis Krishna Stores0.3 km
- + 6 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Travelodge0.6 km
- Village Urban Resorts0.8 km
- Lynwood Hotel1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- The Oxford Inn0.4 km
- The Snipe0.7 km
- Trafalgar Inn0.8 km
- Corporation Arms0.3 km
- Queens Arms1.0 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
18 nearby- Bentleys Cafe0.4 km
- Greater Manchester Police (PCC) Nexus House0.4 km
- Serranos0.7 km
- Frankie And Bennys0.6 km
- Notcutts Ashton Park Garden Centre (Cafe)0.6 km
- + 13 more
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Big Dans Butties0.7 km
- Birch Street Chippy0.3 km
- Caribbean African Food Shop0.7 km
- Imperial Garden0.9 km
- Sunny (Fish & Chips)0.6 km
- + 12 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- B And M Bargains0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Guide Bridge0.6 km
- Ashton-Under-Lyne2.0 km
- Fairfield2.2 km
Bus Stops
- M60 (to def route)0.2 km
- Ashton Moss0.3 km
- Manchester Road (to def rte)0.3 km
- Oxford Park Sports Centre0.4 km
- Ashton Moss0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: OL70DY · Data under Open Government Licence