OL7 0DW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Sharon Close, 0.4km from Ryecroft in Ashton-under-Lyne. Administratively it sits within St Peter's ward and the Ashton-under-Lyne constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. During the day, manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 57% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Property: With prices averaging £158k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 1.6% year-on-year. 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 0DW are sourced from Output Area E00030137 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SHARON CLOSE, OL7 0DW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHARON CLOSE, OL7 0DW.
365
34
£ 29,900 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OL7 0DW falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. OL7 0DW spans multiple life stages — average age 34, moderate ownership and renting. £158k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 1.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OL7 0DW. 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
£ 150,000
11 sales · Mean £ 149,545
school Local Schools
St Peter's CofE Primary School
St Stephen's CofE Primary School
Ashton West End Primary Academy
Aldwyn Primary School
Hawthorns School
Audenshaw Primary School
Poplar Street Primary School
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Little Gem0.5 km
- Londis Krishna Stores0.4 km
- Ryans Off Licence And Convenience Store0.4 km
- Mehroz Cash And Carry1.0 km
- West End Cash And Carry0.9 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Hanging Gate Inn0.9 km
- The Sheldon Arms0.7 km
- Ash Tree Farm0.8 km
- Corporation Arms0.4 km
- The Boundary0.5 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
19 nearby- Amann Threads UK Limited0.5 km
- Biggies Cafe0.4 km
- Smiths Cafe1.0 km
- Starbucks Coffee Co at Village Urban Resorts0.7 km
- McDonalds0.7 km
- + 14 more
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Gourmet Grill0.4 km
- Ocean Palace0.4 km
- Pizza Hut0.8 km
- Romano Pizzeria0.6 km
- Roosters Ranch0.6 km
- + 11 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Village Urban Resorts0.7 km
- Lynwood Hotel0.9 km
- Travelodge0.7 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- B And M Bargains0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Guide Bridge0.7 km
- Ashton-Under-Lyne1.9 km
- Fairfield2.3 km
Bus Stops
- Hawthorne Grove0.3 km
- Ashton Moss0.3 km
- Manchester Road (to def rte)0.3 km
- M60 (to def route)0.3 km
- Hawthorne Grove0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: OL70DW · Data under Open Government Licence