Postcode OL7 9HE 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 very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 78.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Ashton Waterloo is £36,321 per year. The nearest station is Ashton West (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.5 miles away. There are 8 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Ashton Waterloo has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,482 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 14% most deprived areas in England.
Ashton Waterloo has a high crime rate, with approximately 78.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 66.2% 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.
The average income per household in Ashton Waterloo is £36,321 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near OL7 9HE.
Ashton Waterloo near OL7 9HE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Ashton West (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.5 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Ashton West (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Ashton West (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.6 mi | Ashton-under-Lyne (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Ashton-under-Lyne (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.7 mi | Ashton-Under-Lyne | N/A | Walking directions to Ashton-Under-Lyne |
Based on 112 recent sales, the median property price is £200,500 in Ashton Waterloo area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £460,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 12 | £303,000 |
| Flats | 7 | £110,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 50 | £223,500 |
| Terraced | 43 | £167,500 |
10 year median price trend in Ashton Waterloo
In the OL7 9HE postcode area, located within Ashton Waterloo, there are 8 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL7 9HE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | The Clock Shop | Taunton Hall Close, Tameside, OL7 9JP | Walking directions to The Clock Shop |
| 0.3 mi | Best-one | Bradbury Street, Tameside, OL7 9DA | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's | 2 Lord Sheldon Way, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 7UB | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.4 mi | Farmfoods | 12 Picton Street, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL7 9QF | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.5 mi | Tesco Express | 397 Oldham Road, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL7 9NR | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
Annual council tax rates for Tameside district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for OL7 9HE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Raymond Dunning
Ashton Waterloo - Elected 7 May 2026
Angela Rayner
Ashton-under-Lyne - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.