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OL7

ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE

Greater Manchester, North West, England

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OL7 covers ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE in Greater Manchester, North West.

Avg price £191,218
1yr change ▼ 9.9%
Crime 94% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£191,218

▼ 9.9% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

33% below national avg

Crime Rate

5.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

94% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

6 schools

Broadband Speed

340 Mbps

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.

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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

£180K £186K £193K £199K £206K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

0

Outstanding

3

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

239,643

Population

62

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.

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340.0 Mbps

Avg Download

61.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

98%

Superfast Coverage

83%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about OL7 ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE

What is the average house price in OL7 ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE?
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 ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE 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 is the population of OL7 ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE?
The population of OL7 (ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE) is approximately 239,643 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 30% of homes are owner-occupied, 16% are privately rented, and 21% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in OL7 ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE?
There are 6 schools in or near OL7. 50% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 3 Good. None require improvement.

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