Postcode Analysis Tameside, North West

OL7 0BT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OL7 0BT.

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Population

611

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 29,900 /yr

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Employed

33%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: OL7 0BT 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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5/10
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7/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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9/10
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Area Character

With 58% social renting, OL7 0BT is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

OL7 0BT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.1km 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 0BT 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 — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 35 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 58% 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 19% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Property: With prices averaging £155k, 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 0BT are sourced from Output Area E00030131 (shared with 29 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 0BT. 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 / British42.1%
Asian / British Asian48.6%
Black / African / Caribbean2.9%
Other / Mixed6.3%

Economic Activity

33%Active
FT: 19%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

Detached

£ 155,000

2 sales · Mean £ 155,000

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 pupils0.5 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 pupils1.0 km
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Lyndhurst Community Primary School

Good233 pupils1.2 km
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Ravensfield Primary School

Good442 pupils1.3 km
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Hawthorns School

Outstanding170 pupils1.4 km
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Aldwyn Primary School

Good438 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

15 nearby
  • Ali And Sons0.9 km
  • Food World0.9 km
  • Little Gem0.2 km
  • Londis Krishna Stores0.5 km
  • Ryans Off Licence And Convenience Store0.3 km
  • + 10 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • The Sheldon Arms0.9 km
  • Ash Tree Farm0.6 km
  • The Witchwood0.9 km
  • Corporation Arms0.5 km
  • The Boundary0.7 km
  • + 7 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

32 nearby
  • Amann Threads UK Limited0.7 km
  • Biggies Cafe0.5 km
  • Buono Taste0.8 km
  • Chiquitos0.9 km
  • Hollywood Bowl0.9 km
  • + 27 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

15 nearby
  • Gourmet Grill0.5 km
  • Ocean Palace0.5 km
  • Romano Pizzeria0.3 km
  • Roosters Ranch0.3 km
  • Waffle Works0.2 km
  • + 10 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Village Urban Resorts0.6 km
  • Lynwood Hotel0.6 km
  • Travelodge0.9 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • B And M Bargains1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Guide Bridge0.8 km
  • Ashton-Under-Lyne1.6 km
  • Hyde North2.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Hawthorne Grove0.2 km
  • Trafalgar Square0.2 km
  • William Street0.2 km
  • Grosvenor Street0.2 km
  • Trafalgar Square0.2 km