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OL7 9HG

Richmond Street

Ashton Waterloo

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Detailed insights for OL7 9HG

Overview

Postcode OL7 9HG 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 94.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 14% below 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 West (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.3 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
94
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
23.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

9/10

Ashton Waterloo has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,015 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 9% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Ashton Waterloo has a high crime rate, with approximately 94.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

23.7%

Approximately 23.7% 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 12 ft away from OL7 9HG.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

The nearest station is Ashton West (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.3 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for OL7 9HG
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 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

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
295
Population density
1,928.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
48.16(+29%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.86(-17%)
Public order
12.3(+21%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.22(+3%)
Other crime
5.64(+127%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
245
82.77%
Pakistani
20
6.76%
Bangladeshi
8
2.7%
Indian
7
2.36%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
7
2.36%
Total population: 296

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
54
23.79%
Level 4+ (Degree)
48
21.15%
Level 3 (A level)
42
18.5%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
40
17.62%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
8.81%
Total 16+ residents: 227

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
40
30.53%
Owns with a mortgage
39
29.77%
Other social rented
20
15.27%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
9.92%
Social rents from council
11
8.4%
Total households: 131

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 27 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL7 9HG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL7 9HG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
05 Dec 2025170, Richmond Street, Ashton-Under-Lyne, OL7 9HGSemi-DetachedFreehold£205,000
22 Oct 2025173, Richmond Street, Ashton-Under-Lyne, OL7 9HGTerracedFreehold£250,000
19 May 20258, Eaton Drive, Ashton-Under-Lyne, OL7 9RWTerracedFreehold£285,000
24 Mar 20254, Eaton Drive, Ashton-Under-Lyne, OL7 9RWSemi-DetachedFreehold£200,000
07 Mar 202540, Windermere Crescent, Ashton-Under-Lyne, OL7 9HPSemi-DetachedFreehold£200,000

Schools

In the OL7 9HG postcode area, located within Ashton Waterloo, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for OL7 9HG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicableThe Limes SchoolOther independent special school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryWaterloo Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimaryHoly Trinity CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL7 9HG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for OL7 9HG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miSainsbury's2 Lord Sheldon Way, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 7UBWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.4 miThe Clock ShopTaunton Hall Close, Tameside, OL7 9JPWalking directions to The Clock Shop
0.4 miBest-oneBradbury Street, Tameside, OL7 9DAWalking directions to Best-one

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 9HG, 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 005EE01005959
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about OL7 9HG

Is OL7 9HG (Ashton Waterloo) safe?

The area around OL7 9HG records about 94 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 9HG?

The median sale price around OL7 9HG 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 9HG?

There are 10 schools close to OL7 9HG, including The Limes School (Good), Waterloo Primary School (Good) and Holy Trinity CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to OL7 9HG?

The closest station to OL7 9HG is Ashton West (Manchester Metrolink), about 448 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around OL7 9HG?

OL7 9HG scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,015 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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

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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.