Postcode insights

OL7 0QN

Alexandria Drive

Audenshaw

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Detailed insights for OL7 0QN

Overview

Postcode OL7 0QN is located in a major urban area, within the Audenshaw ward of Tameside in the North West region, and forms part of the Ashton Central area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 200.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.8× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Ashton Central is £31,419 per year. The nearest station is Ashton Moss (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.1 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
200
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
12.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

9/10

Ashton Central has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,762 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 14% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Ashton Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 200.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

12.4%

Approximately 12.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 45.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Ashton Central is £31,419 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 246 ft away from OL7 0QN.

Flood risk

No risk

Ashton Central near OL7 0QN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Ashton Moss (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.1 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for OL7 0QN
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

Ashton Moss (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Ashton Moss (Manchester Metrolink)
0.6 mi

Audenshaw (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Audenshaw (Manchester Metrolink)
0.6 mi

Guide Bridge

N/A

Walking directions to Guide Bridge

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
365
Population density
511.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
67.85(+82%)
Other theft
38.77(+487%)
Shoplifting
30.16(+422%)
Anti-social behaviour
29.08(+62%)
Public order
26.93(+166%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
257
70.41%
Pakistani
38
10.41%
Other White
16
4.38%
Bangladeshi
12
3.29%
Other Asian
12
3.29%
Total population: 365

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
59
22.35%
No qualifications
55
20.83%
Level 3 (A level)
50
18.94%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
44
16.67%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
30
11.36%
Total 16+ residents: 264

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
40
29.2%
Owns with a mortgage
38
27.74%
Private landlord or letting agency
36
26.28%
Other social rented
12
8.76%
Social rents from council
5
3.65%
Total households: 137

Property prices in Audenshaw

Median price£223,500
Price per sq ft£280
Sales (last 12 months)114
Typical range (middle 50%)£180K – £290K

Based on 114 recent sales, the median property price is £223,500 (about £280 per square foot) in Audenshaw area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £650,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Audenshaw over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached13£460,000£328
Semi-Detached46£263,000£307
Terraced43£182,000£230
Flats12£161,500£262

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Audenshaw

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Audenshaw.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£254,950£113,000£152,498£125,500
2017£266,975£77,000£185,000£117,625
2018£304,995£114,250£189,000£129,950
2019£309,998£118,000£185,000£125,000
2020£289,000£96,500£195,000£140,000
2021£310,000£130,000£225,000£155,100
2022£346,495£160,995£264,995£181,125
2023£371,495£187,995£298,995£190,000
2024£384,995£185,495£280,000£187,000
2025£364,000£157,500£265,500£200,000
2026£395,000£160,000£242,500£180,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Audenshaw.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Audenshaw.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£219£164£179£150
2017£230£188£198£148
2018£268£181£210£170
2019£259£193£215£168
2020£254£180£219£180
2021£285£201£239£197
2022£310£262£286£243
2023£342£306£307£249
2024£383£298£322£238
2025£307£260£294£232
2026£364£237£301£217
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Audenshaw.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Audenshaw in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 16 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL7 0QN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL7 0QN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Mar 2025151, Birch Street, Ashton-Under-Lyne, OL7 0DZTerracedFreehold£170,000
04 Jul 202522, Sharon Close, Ashton-Under-Lyne, OL7 0DWTerracedLeasehold£182,000
21 Mar 20255, Gartside Street, Ashton-Under-Lyne, OL7 0DYTerracedFreehold£125,000
26 Nov 202519, Pelham Street, Ashton-Under-Lyne, OL7 0DSTerracedFreehold£95,000
26 Nov 202519, Pelham Street, Ashton-Under-Lyne, OL7 0DSTerracedFreehold£70,000

Schools

In the OL7 0QN postcode area, located within Ashton Central, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for OL7 0QN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryAshton West End Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miPrimarySt Stephen's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.5 miPrimarySt Peter's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL7 0QN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for OL7 0QN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miLondisRyecroft Close, Tameside, OL7 0FTWalking directions to Londis

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Tameside district (2025-26).

Band A£1,541
Band B£1,798
Band C£2,055
Band D£2,312
Band E£2,826
Band F£3,339
Band G£3,853
Band H£4,624

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for OL7 0QN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Kim Roberts

Audenshaw - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Angela Rayner

Ashton-under-Lyne - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictTamesideE08000008
Parliamentary ConstituencyAshton-under-LyneE14001070
WardAudenshawE05014522
ParishTameside, unparished areaE43000162
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Ashton CentralE02001241
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Tameside 013CE01005951
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced2005-06-01

Frequently asked questions about OL7 0QN

Is OL7 0QN (Ashton Central) safe?

The area around OL7 0QN records about 200 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near OL7 0QN?

The median sale price around OL7 0QN in Ashton Central is £223,500 (about £280 per square foot) based on 114 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near OL7 0QN?

There are 9 schools close to OL7 0QN, including Ashton West End Primary Academy (Good), St Stephen's CofE Primary School (Good) and St Peter's CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to OL7 0QN?

The closest station to OL7 0QN is Ashton Moss (Manchester Metrolink), about 239 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around OL7 0QN?

OL7 0QN scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,762 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents OL7 0QN (Ashton Central) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Ashton-under-Lyne covering OL7 0QN is Angela Rayner (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Kim Roberts (Reform UK).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.