OL7 0AY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 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 0AY 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. The daytime character shifts — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. An average age of 31 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 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.
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 0AY are sourced from Output Area E00030156 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OL7 0AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OL7 0AY.
408
31
£ 29,900 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OL7 0AY 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
With 68% social renting, OL7 0AY is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OL7 0AY. 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
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.
school Local Schools
Ashton West End Primary Academy
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School
Lyndhurst Community Primary School
St Peter's CofE Primary School
Canon Johnson CofE Primary School
Ravensfield Primary School
St Stephen's CofE Primary School
St James' Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
38 nearby- Greenhalghs Craft Bakery0.8 km
- Greggs0.7 km
- Wilko0.9 km
- Poundstretcher0.8 km
- Ali And Sons0.3 km
- + 33 more
Restaurant, Cafe
60 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
- + 55 more
Takeaway Shop
44 nearby- Giuseppes0.9 km
- King BBQ0.9 km
- Caprinos Pizza0.9 km
- Golden Star1.0 km
- Starbites0.9 km
- + 39 more
Pub, NightClub
25 nearby- Top End Bar1.0 km
- Union Club0.7 km
- Bar 151.0 km
- The Feathers1.0 km
- The Star Inn0.6 km
- + 20 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Village Urban Resorts0.6 km
- Lynwood Hotel0.0 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi Stores0.7 km
- Asda Superstore0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ashton-Under-Lyne1.0 km
- Guide Bridge1.3 km
- Hyde North2.6 km
Bus Stops
- Margaret Street0.1 km
- Margaret Street0.2 km
- Chester Square0.2 km
- Chester Square0.2 km
- Chester Square0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: OL70AY · Data under Open Government Licence