Postcode insights

OL7 9QL

Downshaw Road

Ashton Waterloo

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Detailed insights for OL7 9QL

Overview

Postcode OL7 9QL 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 very high crime levels, with around 132.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× 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-Under-Lyne, about 0.9 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
132
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
41.4%
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 5,945 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 18% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Ashton Waterloo has a very high crime rate, with approximately 132.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

41.4%

Approximately 41.4% 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 309 ft away from OL7 9QL.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

The nearest station is Ashton-Under-Lyne located about 0.9 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for OL7 9QL
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Ashton-Under-Lyne

N/A

Walking directions to Ashton-Under-Lyne
0.9 mi

Ashton-under-Lyne (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Ashton-under-Lyne (Manchester Metrolink)
1 mi

Ashton West (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Ashton West (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
306
Population density
5,719.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
46.79(+25%)
Public order
18.72(+85%)
Vehicle crime
18.05(+201%)
Criminal damage and arson
18.05(+101%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.71(-7%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
248
81.05%
Pakistani
28
9.15%
Bangladeshi
14
4.58%
Other White
6
1.96%
Other Asian
4
1.31%
Total population: 306

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
107
42.63%
Level 3 (A level)
34
13.55%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
33
13.15%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
28
11.16%
Level 4+ (Degree)
28
11.16%
Total 16+ residents: 251

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
40
36.04%
Owns outright
28
25.23%
Owns with a mortgage
24
21.62%
Private landlord or letting agency
12
10.81%
Social rents from council
6
5.41%
Total households: 111

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL7 9QL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL7 9QL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Apr 202675, Downshaw Road, Ashton-Under-Lyne, OL7 9QLTerracedFreehold£135,000
06 Mar 20268, Downshaw Road, Ashton-Under-Lyne, OL7 9QLSemi-DetachedFreehold£302,500
20 Feb 202610, Downshaw Road, Ashton-Under-Lyne, OL7 9QLSemi-DetachedFreehold£272,000
12 Dec 202556, Downshaw Road, Ashton-Under-Lyne, OL7 9QLTerracedFreehold£160,000
28 Mar 202533, Downshaw Road, Ashton-Under-Lyne, OL7 9QLTerracedFreehold£178,000

Schools

In the OL7 9QL postcode area, located within Ashton Waterloo, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for OL7 9QL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryCanon Burrows CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryWaterloo Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miPrimaryOasis Academy BroadoakAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for OL7 9QL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miFarmfoods12 Picton Street, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL7 9QFWalking directions to Farmfoods
0.2 miTesco Express397 Oldham Road, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL7 9NRWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.4 miThe Clock ShopTaunton Hall Close, Tameside, OL7 9JPWalking directions to The Clock Shop

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 9QL, 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 005AE01005954
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about OL7 9QL

Is OL7 9QL (Ashton Waterloo) safe?

The area around OL7 9QL records about 132 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 9QL?

The median sale price around OL7 9QL 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 9QL?

There are 11 schools close to OL7 9QL, including Canon Burrows CofE Primary School (Good), Waterloo Primary School (Good) and Oasis Academy Broadoak (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to OL7 9QL?

The closest station to OL7 9QL is Ashton-Under-Lyne, about 1,441 m away.

How deprived is the area around OL7 9QL?

OL7 9QL scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,945 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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

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.