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OL7 9SL

Hylton Drive

Ashton Waterloo

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Detailed insights for OL7 9SL

Overview

Postcode OL7 9SL 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 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 0.5 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
5.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

6/10

Ashton Waterloo has an average 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.

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

5.7%

Approximately 5.7% 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 54 ft away from OL7 9SL.

Flood risk

No risk

Ashton Waterloo near OL7 9SL 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 0.5 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for OL7 9SL
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Ashton West (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Ashton West (Manchester Metrolink)
0.8 mi

Ashton-under-Lyne (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

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

Ashton-Under-Lyne

N/A

Walking directions to Ashton-Under-Lyne

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
308
Population density
7,727.3 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
228
74.51%
Indian
36
11.76%
Pakistani
20
6.54%
White and Asian (mixed)
6
1.96%
Bangladeshi
5
1.63%
Total population: 306

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
65
25.59%
No qualifications
60
23.62%
Level 3 (A level)
47
18.5%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
13.78%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
9.06%
Total 16+ residents: 254

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
62
50.41%
Owns with a mortgage
42
34.15%
Private landlord or letting agency
9
7.32%
Other social rented
4
3.25%
Social rents from council
3
2.44%
Total households: 123

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 36 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL7 9SL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL7 9SL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Feb 202622, Furness Avenue, Ashton-Under-Lyne, OL7 9JJSemi-DetachedFreehold£200,000
07 Nov 202548, Furness Avenue, Ashton-Under-Lyne, OL7 9JLSemi-DetachedFreehold£202,500
04 Feb 202652, Keswick Avenue, Ashton-Under-Lyne, OL7 9JHSemi-DetachedFreehold£265,000
28 Nov 202513, Borrowdale Crescent, Ashton-Under-Lyne, OL7 9HLSemi-DetachedFreehold£206,500
20 Jun 20251, Borrowdale Crescent, Ashton-Under-Lyne, OL7 9HLSemi-DetachedFreehold£212,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for OL7 9SL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryWaterloo Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miNot applicableThe Limes SchoolOther independent special school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryCanon Burrows CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL7 9SL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for OL7 9SL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miThe Clock ShopTaunton Hall Close, Tameside, OL7 9JPWalking directions to The Clock Shop
0.5 miFarmfoods12 Picton Street, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL7 9QFWalking directions to Farmfoods

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 9SL, 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 005BE01005956
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1983-07-01

Frequently asked questions about OL7 9SL

Is OL7 9SL (Ashton Waterloo) safe?

The area around OL7 9SL 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 9SL?

The median sale price around OL7 9SL 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 9SL?

There are 9 schools close to OL7 9SL, including Waterloo Primary School (Good), The Limes School (Good) and Canon Burrows CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to OL7 9SL?

The closest station to OL7 9SL is Ashton West (Manchester Metrolink), about 816 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around OL7 9SL?

OL7 9SL scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,569 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Ashton-under-Lyne covering OL7 9SL 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.