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OL7 9LB

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Droylsden East

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Detailed insights for OL7 9LB

Overview

Postcode OL7 9LB is located in a major urban area, within the Droylsden East ward of Tameside in the North West region, and forms part of the Ashton Waterloo area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 71.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 35% 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 0.6 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
71
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

6/10

Ashton Waterloo has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,017 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 49% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Ashton Waterloo has a high crime rate, with approximately 71.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% 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

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 117 ft away from OL7 9LB.

Flood risk

No risk

Ashton Waterloo near OL7 9LB 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 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for OL7 9LB
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Ashton West (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Ashton West (Manchester Metrolink)
0.7 mi

Ashton Moss (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Ashton Moss (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
314
Population density
736.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.09(-22%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.45(-3%)
Public order
9.45(-7%)
Burglary
8(+44%)
Vehicle crime
7.27(+21%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
226
71.97%
Indian
40
12.74%
Bangladeshi
20
6.37%
Pakistani
14
4.46%
Other White
9
2.87%
Total population: 314

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
65
24.53%
No qualifications
56
21.13%
Level 3 (A level)
45
16.98%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
40
15.09%
Apprenticeship
25
9.43%
Total 16+ residents: 265

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
68
56.67%
Owns with a mortgage
44
36.67%
Private landlord or letting agency
5
4.17%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.67%
Shared ownership
1
0.83%
Total households: 120

Property prices in Droylsden East

Median price£220,500
Price per sq ft£272
Sales (last 12 months)102
Typical range (middle 50%)£186K – £270K

Based on 102 recent sales, the median property price is £220,500 (about £272 per square foot) in Droylsden East area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £450,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Droylsden East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached16£372,500£332
Semi-Detached38£254,000£283
Terraced42£203,500£250
Flats6£111,500£165

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Droylsden East

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Droylsden East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£211,500£82,000£124,000£110,000
2017£218,000£67,500£138,000£135,000
2018£240,000£120,000£133,500£139,995
2019£236,250£90,000£141,950£130,300
2020£233,000£140,000£165,000£137,600
2021£287,500£127,000£200,000£158,000
2022£320,000£120,000£230,000£172,000
2023£365,000£128,000£200,000£172,000
2024£327,500£142,500£237,500£185,000
2025£342,000£120,000£241,000£200,000
2026£372,500£40,000£251,500£180,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Droylsden East.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Droylsden East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£193£152£141£127
2017£192£128£163£149
2018£194£173£178£152
2019£246£159£176£159
2020£252£200£217£170
2021£277£180£232£208
2022£288£219£255£219
2023£340£233£243£214
2024£331£195£295£236
2025£329£165£278£250
2026£317£106£289£243
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Droylsden East.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Droylsden East in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 1 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL7 9LB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL7 9LB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
22 Apr 20261, Meadow View Gardens, Manchester, M43 7ZPDetachedFreehold£450,000

Schools

In the OL7 9LB postcode area, located within Ashton Waterloo, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for OL7 9LB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miSecondaryLaurus RyecroftFree schools

Outstanding

0.7 miNot applicableThe Limes SchoolOther independent special school

Good

0.8 miPrimaryWaterloo Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

No amenities nearby

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Tameside district.

Band A£1,631
Band B£1,903
Band C£2,175
Band D£2,447
Band E£2,991
Band F£3,535
Band G£4,079
Band H£4,894

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

Local councillors

Caroline England

Droylsden East - 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
WardDroylsden EastE05014526
ParishTameside, unparished areaE43000162
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Ashton WaterlooE02001233
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Tameside 005BE01005956
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about OL7 9LB

Is OL7 9LB (Ashton Waterloo) safe?

The area around OL7 9LB records about 71 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.

What is the average house price near OL7 9LB?

The median sale price around OL7 9LB in Droylsden East is £220,500 (about £272 per square foot) based on 102 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near OL7 9LB?

There are 8 schools close to OL7 9LB, including Laurus Ryecroft (Outstanding), The Limes School (Good) and Waterloo Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to OL7 9LB?

The closest station to OL7 9LB is Ashton West (Manchester Metrolink), about 932 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around OL7 9LB?

OL7 9LB scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,017 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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

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