OL7 0AX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km from West End in Ashton-under-Lyne. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within St Peter's ward and the Ashton-under-Lyne constituency.
OL7 0AX 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 industrial units zone — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. The 30 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Tameside.
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 0AX are sourced from Output Area E00168647 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OL7 0AX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OL7 0AX.
436
30
£ 29,900 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OL7 0AX 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
OL7 0AX has a highly multicultural community character — 64% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. 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 0AX. The average age is 30.1. 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: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
school Local Schools
Ashton West End Primary Academy
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School
St Peter's CofE Primary School
Canon Johnson CofE Primary School
St Stephen's CofE Primary School
Lyndhurst Community Primary School
Waterloo Primary School
Aldwyn Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- Greggs1.0 km
- Poundstretcher1.0 km
- Greggs1.0 km
- Ashton Sweet Mart (ASM)0.8 km
- Rathman Traders Ltd At BP Maynestone Service Station0.4 km
- + 13 more
Restaurant, Cafe
39 nearby- 900 Degrees0.3 km
- Bella Italia0.3 km
- Costa Coffee Drive Thru0.3 km
- Five Guys0.3 km
- Hindu Temple - Shri_Ram_Mandir0.5 km
- + 34 more
Takeaway Shop
22 nearby- Millies Cookies1.0 km
- Sandwich Pound1.0 km
- Subway1.0 km
- The Cake Box0.8 km
- BP Subway0.4 km
- + 17 more
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- Curzon Ashton Football Club0.9 km
- Beau Geste0.9 km
- The Alexander0.8 km
- Ashton Under Lyne Masonic Hall0.2 km
- East Cheshire Harriers And Tameside Athletic Club0.9 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Aldi Stores0.8 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Lynwood Hotel0.4 km
- Village Urban Resorts0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ashton-Under-Lyne1.2 km
- Guide Bridge1.4 km
- Fairfield2.9 km
Bus Stops
- Ashton Leisure Park0.2 km
- Kenyon Street0.3 km
- Kenyon Street0.3 km
- Chester Square0.3 km
- William Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: OL70AX · Data under Open Government Licence