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 moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 71.3 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-Under-Lyne located about 1.1 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Ashton Waterloo has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,569 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 41% most deprived areas in England.
Ashton Waterloo has a high crime rate, with approximately 71.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Ashton Waterloo is £36,321 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 98 ft away from OL7 9LB.
Ashton Waterloo near OL7 9LB 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 89 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 in Droylsden East area, with individual transactions ranging from £51,000 up to £490,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £360,000 |
| Flats | 7 | £120,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 28 | £239,000 |
| Terraced | 43 | £193,000 |
10 year median price trend in Droylsden East
In the OL7 9LB postcode area, located within Ashton Waterloo, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.