Postcode report
OL7 9QY Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About OL7 9QY: area rating, property, schools and local change
OL7 9QY is a postcode in Ashton Waterloo, Tameside, North West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near OL7 9QY, then scores the surrounding small area 72/100 - top 14% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around OL7 9QY are housing and safety, while property market signals is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for OL7 9QY is based on Tameside 002 Census 2021. It covers 5,865 residents, 1,013 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 45, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 79% owner-occupied, 12% privately rented, 9% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 9/10.
For property prices near OL7 9QY, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the OL7 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £190k from 75 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near OL7 9QY can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 10 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near OL7 9QY by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around OL7 9QY is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 21 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about OL7 9QY
Is OL7 9QY a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 72/100 (top 14% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near OL7 9QY?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near OL7 9QY?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for OL7 9QY?
LocaleIQ matched OL7 9QY to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in OL7 9QY?
The latest median sold price is £190k based on 75 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around OL7 9QY?
LocaleIQ currently shows 21 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.