Postcode OL7 9JJ 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, about 28% 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 0.5 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 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 33.8% 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.
The average income per household in Ashton Waterloo is £36,321 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 163 ft away from OL7 9JJ.
Ashton Waterloo near OL7 9JJ 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) |
| 0.7 mi | Ashton-under-Lyne (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Ashton-under-Lyne (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.8 mi | Ashton-Under-Lyne | N/A | Walking directions to Ashton-Under-Lyne |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 17 | £280,000 | £326 |
| Semi-Detached | 42 | £231,500 | £256 |
| Terraced | 45 | £167,500 | £211 |
| Flats | 7 | £110,000 | £264 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 40 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL7 9JJ.
In the OL7 9JJ postcode area, located within Ashton Waterloo, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL7 9JJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | The Clock Shop | Taunton Hall Close, Tameside, OL7 9JP | Walking directions to The Clock Shop |
| 0.5 mi | Sainsbury's | 2 Lord Sheldon Way, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 7UB | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.5 mi | Farmfoods | 12 Picton Street, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL7 9QF | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
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 9JJ, 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
The area around OL7 9JJ records about 78 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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.
The median sale price around OL7 9JJ in Ashton Waterloo is £202,500 (about £250 per square foot) based on 111 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to OL7 9JJ, including The Limes School (Good), Waterloo Primary School (Good) and Canon Burrows CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to OL7 9JJ is Ashton West (Manchester Metrolink), about 755 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
OL7 9JJ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,482 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Ashton-under-Lyne covering OL7 9JJ is Angela Rayner (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Raymond Dunning (Reform UK).
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.