OL7 — ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in OL7

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in OL7 is £191,218, which is 50% below the Greater Manchester average of £381,941.

Properties in OL7 cost 33.4% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in OL7 have fallen 9.9% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£338,599	39
Semi-detached	£223,515	179
Terraced	£148,677	337
Flat	£101,618	38
All types	£191,218	603

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in OL7

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 5.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, OL7 has a crime rate well 94% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in OL7

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

OL7 has 6 schools within or near its boundaries, including 3 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
St Peter's CofE Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Canon Burrows CofE Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
The Limes School	Other	Not inspected	mi
Ashton West End Primary Academy	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Waterloo Primary School	Primary	Good	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

239,643

Population

Median Age

30%

Owner-Occupied

72%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

30.0%

Private rent

16.0%

Social rent

21.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in OL7 are 340.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

340.0 Mbps

Avg Download

61.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

98%

Superfast Coverage

83%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in OL7 is collected by Tameside. The Band D rate is £2,086/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

OL7 — ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE

Area Summary

OL7 (ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE) offers affordable property prices (£191,218, 33% below national average), low crime (94% below national average), 6 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (340 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in OL7?

The average house price in OL7 (ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE) is £191,218, based on 603 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 33% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 9.9% over the past year.

Is OL7 a safe area to live?

Crime in OL7 is significantly below the national average (5.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (0.1 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (0.0 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in OL7?

There are 6 schools in or near OL7. 50% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 3 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in OL7?

Council tax in OL7 is collected by Tameside. The Band D rate is £2,086 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in OL7?

The average broadband download speed in OL7 is 340 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 98% of premises, ultrafast to 83%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in OL7 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 30% of homes in OL7 are owner-occupied. 16% are privately rented and 21% are social housing. The total population is approximately 239,643.