Postcode OL7 9BX is located in a major urban area, within the Ashton Waterloo ward of Tameside in the North West region, and forms part of the Smallshaw area. It has very high deprivation level. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels. The average income of residents in Smallshaw is £35,200 per year. The nearest station is Ashton-Under-Lyne located about 0.4 miles away. There are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is King George V Playing Fields.
Smallshaw has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,313 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 10% most deprived areas in England.
Smallshaw has a very high crime rate.
Approximately 54.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 32.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Smallshaw is £35,200 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near OL7 9BX.
Smallshaw near OL7 9BX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Ashton-Under-Lyne located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Ashton-Under-Lyne | N/A | Walking directions to Ashton-Under-Lyne |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | King George V Playing Fields | Large | Walking directions to King George V Playing Fields |
Based on 98 recent sales, the median property price is £200,750 in Ashton Waterloo area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £450,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 13 | £340,000 |
| Flats | 4 | £105,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 44 | £220,500 |
| Terraced | 37 | £171,000 |
10 year median price trend in Ashton Waterloo
In the OL7 9BX postcode area, located within Smallshaw, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL7 9BX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Best-one | Bradbury Street, Tameside, OL7 9DA | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.4 mi | Aldi | Wellington Road, Tameside, OL6 7FN | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's | 2 Lord Sheldon Way, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 7UB | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.4 mi | A.S.M Indian Grocery | Tameside, OL6 7GF | Walking directions to A.S.M Indian Grocery |
| 0.5 mi | Farmfoods | 12 Picton Street, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL7 9QF | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.