OL7 0DQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Manchester Road, 0.2km 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 0DQ is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. The daytime character shifts — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 33% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 49% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Tameside. Full-time employment stands at 20% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Property: Average house prices are around £235k. 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 0DQ are sourced from Output Area E00030133 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MANCHESTER ROAD, OL7 0DQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MANCHESTER ROAD, OL7 0DQ.
283
40
£ 29,900 /yr
30%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OL7 0DQ 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 0DQ has a highly multicultural community character — 49% 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 0DQ. The average age is 39.9. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 235,000
1 sales · Mean £ 235,000
school Local Schools
Ashton West End Primary Academy
St Peter's CofE Primary School
St Stephen's CofE Primary School
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School
Hawthorns School
Aldwyn Primary School
Lyndhurst Community Primary School
Audenshaw Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Ali And Sons0.9 km
- Food World1.0 km
- Little Gem0.4 km
- Londis Krishna Stores0.6 km
- Ryans Off Licence And Convenience Store0.4 km
- + 10 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- The Sheldon Arms0.7 km
- Ash Tree Farm0.5 km
- Corporation Arms0.6 km
- The Boundary0.8 km
- The Oxford Inn0.4 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
32 nearby- Amann Threads UK Limited0.8 km
- Biggies Cafe0.6 km
- Buono Taste0.9 km
- Chiquitos0.8 km
- Hollywood Bowl0.8 km
- + 27 more
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Gourmet Grill0.6 km
- Ocean Palace0.6 km
- Pizza Hut1.0 km
- Romano Pizzeria0.4 km
- Roosters Ranch0.4 km
- + 10 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Village Urban Resorts0.4 km
- Lynwood Hotel0.7 km
- Travelodge0.8 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- B And M Bargains0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Guide Bridge0.9 km
- Ashton-Under-Lyne1.7 km
- Fairfield2.5 km
Bus Stops
- Hawthorne Grove0.0 km
- Hawthorne Grove0.1 km
- Manchester Road (to define route)0.2 km
- Manchester Road (to define route)0.2 km
- William Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: OL70DQ · Data under Open Government Licence