Postcode insights

OL7 9BN

Farnsworth Close

Ashton Waterloo

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Detailed insights for OL7 9BN

Overview

Postcode OL7 9BN is located in a major urban area, within the Ashton Waterloo ward of Tameside in the North West region, and forms part of the Ashton Waterloo area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 110.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Ashton Waterloo is £36,321 per year. The nearest station is Ashton-Under-Lyne, about 0.4 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is King George V Playing Fields.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
111
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
0.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Ashton Waterloo has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,195 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 31% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Ashton Waterloo has a very high crime rate, with approximately 110.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.8%

Approximately 0.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 28.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Ashton Waterloo is £36,321 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near OL7 9BN.

Flood risk

No risk

Ashton Waterloo near OL7 9BN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Ashton-Under-Lyne located about 0.4 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for OL7 9BN
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Ashton-Under-Lyne

N/A

Walking directions to Ashton-Under-Lyne
0.4 mi

Ashton-under-Lyne (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Ashton-under-Lyne (Manchester Metrolink)
0.7 mi

Ashton West (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Ashton West (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for OL7 9BN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miKing George V Playing FieldsLargeWalking directions to King George V Playing Fields

Area Profile

Population
312
Population density
9,043.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
39.08(+5%)
Vehicle crime
17.3(+189%)
Public order
16.66(+64%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.73(+64%)
Burglary
12.17(+120%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
174
55.59%
Indian
58
18.53%
Pakistani
49
15.65%
Bangladeshi
18
5.75%
Other White
5
1.6%
Total population: 313

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
67
26.17%
No qualifications
61
23.83%
Level 3 (A level)
53
20.7%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
13.67%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
19
7.42%
Total 16+ residents: 256

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
57
48.31%
Owns with a mortgage
43
36.44%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
11.86%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.54%
Other social rented
1
0.85%
Total households: 118

Property prices in Ashton Waterloo

Median price£202,500
Price per sq ft£250
Sales (last 12 months)111
Typical range (middle 50%)£163K – £250K

Based on 111 recent sales, the median property price is £202,500 (about £250 per square foot) in Ashton Waterloo area, with individual transactions ranging from £69,000 up to £475,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ashton Waterloo over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached17£280,000£326
Semi-Detached42£231,500£256
Terraced45£167,500£211
Flats7£110,000£264

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Ashton Waterloo

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ashton Waterloo.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£200,000£71,000£135,000£95,000
2017£200,000£91,000£146,000£100,500
2018£239,500£77,500£145,000£105,000
2019£245,000£93,250£149,975£122,000
2020£250,000£107,000£157,750£135,000
2021£262,500£107,000£175,000£140,000
2022£342,500£100,000£228,500£166,850
2023£350,000£105,000£220,000£158,000
2024£355,000£107,500£220,000£169,250
2025£296,000£117,500£230,000£169,000
2026£275,000£109,500£265,000£162,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ashton Waterloo.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ashton Waterloo.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£208£172£151£113
2017£205£194£161£124
2018£217£138£168£129
2019£246£164£173£140
2020£245£158£169£153
2021£269£211£197£165
2022£310£248£238£197
2023£294£235£245£183
2024£293£258£250£193
2025£326£266£254£206
2026£437£261£250£204
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ashton Waterloo.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL7 9BN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL7 9BN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
04 Dec 20252, Farnsworth Close, Ashton-Under-Lyne, OL7 9BNDetachedFreehold£312,000
06 Jun 20258, Farnsworth Close, Ashton-Under-Lyne, OL7 9BNSemi-DetachedFreehold£249,995
04 Mar 202518, Farnsworth Close, Ashton-Under-Lyne, OL7 9BNSemi-DetachedFreehold£217,000
28 Nov 202537, Mallory Avenue, Ashton-Under-Lyne, OL7 9RDTerracedFreehold£125,000
17 Oct 202558, Cranbourne Road, Ashton-Under-Lyne, OL7 9BHSemi-DetachedFreehold£300,000

Schools

In the OL7 9BN postcode area, located within Ashton Waterloo, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for OL7 9BN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryCanon Johnson CofE Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miNot applicableThe Limes SchoolOther independent special school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryWaterloo Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL7 9BN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for OL7 9BN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miBest-oneBradbury Street, Tameside, OL7 9DAWalking directions to Best-one
0.4 miGo Local80 Wellington Road, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 6DPWalking directions to Go Local
0.5 miFarmfoods12 Picton Street, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL7 9QFWalking directions to Farmfoods
0.5 miAldiWellington Road, Tameside, OL6 7FNWalking directions to Aldi
0.5 miSainsbury's2 Lord Sheldon Way, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 7UBWalking directions to Sainsbury's

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 9BN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Raymond Dunning

Ashton Waterloo - 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
WardAshton WaterlooE05014521
ParishTameside, unparished areaE43000162
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Ashton WaterlooE02001233
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Tameside 005CE01005957
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about OL7 9BN

Is OL7 9BN (Ashton Waterloo) safe?

The area around OL7 9BN records about 111 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 public order.

What is the average house price near OL7 9BN?

The median sale price around OL7 9BN in Ashton Waterloo is £202,500 (about £250 per square foot) based on 111 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near OL7 9BN?

There are 16 schools close to OL7 9BN, including Canon Johnson CofE Primary School (Good), The Limes School (Good) and Waterloo Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to OL7 9BN?

The closest station to OL7 9BN is Ashton-Under-Lyne, about 667 m away.

How deprived is the area around OL7 9BN?

OL7 9BN scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,195 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents OL7 9BN (Ashton Waterloo) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Ashton-under-Lyne covering OL7 9BN is Angela Rayner (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Raymond Dunning (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.