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About

Ashton Waterloo is a residential district in the Tameside borough, situated on elevated ground overlooking the town centre and the Tame Valley. The area is primarily composed of Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing, with local amenities centred along streets like Waterloo Street. It functions as a settled residential community with several local shops and services catering to daily needs.

The area is directly linked to the wider town by the steep Waterloo Street, which descends towards the central market area. A notable local landmark is the Waterloo Hotel, a traditional pub that has served as a community fixture for generations. The district offers views across Ashton's rooftops and maintains a quiet, neighbourhood atmosphere distinct from the busier commercial centre below.

Area overview

On average Ashton Waterloo has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 97 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 26.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Ashton Waterloo is £36,321 per year. There are 3 schools in Ashton Waterloo: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Ashton Waterloo is home to around 7,992 people, with a population density of about 3,404.9 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
97
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
26.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Ashton Waterloo Population
7,992
Population density
3,404.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
40.79(+10%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.64(-21%)
Public order
13.14(+30%)
Vehicle crime
11.89(+97%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.14(+24%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,097
76.3%
Pakistani
734
9.19%
Indian
355
4.44%
Other White
197
2.47%
Bangladeshi
158
1.98%
Total population: 7,991

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,724
27.18%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,294
20.4%
Level 3 (A level)
1,011
15.94%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
927
14.61%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
739
11.65%
Total 16+ residents: 6,343

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,049
31.08%
Owns with a mortgage
918
27.2%
Other social rented
669
19.82%
Private landlord or letting agency
356
10.55%
Social rents from council
293
8.68%
Total households: 3,375

Property prices in Ashton Waterloo

Based on 57 recent sales, the median property price is £202,500 in Ashton Waterloo area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £376,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Ashton Waterloo in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ashton Waterloo over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached2£250,000
Flats3£105,000
Semi-Detached33£216,000
Terraced19£180,000

10 years median price trend in Ashton Waterloo

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ashton Waterloo.

All postcodes in Ashton Waterloo

OL79SX

Bamburgh Drive

OL79BP

Lordsfield Avenue

OL79JX

Howbro Drive

OL79PG

Oldham Road

OL79PP

Downshaw Road

OL79AP

Oldham Road

OL79JP

Taunton Hall Close

OL79EN

Coniston Grove

OL79NN

Taunton Platting

OL79AX

Langham Street

OL79DZ

Westbourne Drive

OL79JB

Patterdale Avenue

OL79JQ

Penrith Avenue

OL79LF

Furness Avenue

OL79PH

Limehurst Road

OL79BQ

Elgin Street

OL79JE

Earnshaw Close

OL79QP

Downshaw Road

OL79EF

Clive Street

OL79JL

Furness Avenue

OL79LG

Furness Avenue

OL79SF

Lindisfarne Road

OL79EP

Derwent Avenue

OL79NJ

Anglesey Close

OL79NB

Worthington Close

OL79QN

Yew Tree Close

OL79PX

Oaken Clough Drive

OL79AG

Cedar Mews

OL79AY

Bishop Close

OL79BL

Farnsworth Avenue

OL79LY

Taunton Road

OL79LZ

Worthington Street

OL79DH

Cartmel Close

OL79ES

Crowhill Road

OL79EW

Buttermere Road

OL79LH

Springvale Close

OL79ET

Thirlmere Avenue

OL79NH

Anglesey Road

OL79PQ

Oldham Road

OL79SA

Wordsworth Crescent

OL79SH

Morpeth Close

OL79HJ

Lakeside Avenue

OL79RS

Oldham Road

OL79ND

Oldham Road

OL79PF

Highfield Terrace

OL79QF

Picton Street

OL79HY

Taunton Place

OL79NW

Harmol Grove

OL79PW

Limehurst Avenue

OL79NT

Greenways

OL79DQ

Crowhill Road

OL79EJ

Dunkerley Street

OL79JD

Newmarket Road

OL79LT

Platting Grove

OL79QE

Vale Street

OL79QL

Downshaw Road

OL79NR

Ashton Waterloo

OL79DY

Kelson Avenue

OL79BH

Cranbourne Road

OL79JH

Keswick Avenue

OL79LR

Downing Street

OL79LU

Newmarket Road

OL79SG

Marsden Close

OL79LN

Walton Street

OL79NU

Wellington Clough

OL79DU

Taunton Road

OL79HG

Richmond Street

OL79JF

Taunton Place

OL79EX

Rydal Grove

OL79HA

Ambleside Avenue

OL79HZ

Taunton Brook Lane

OL79LD

Richmond Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.