OL7 (Ashton-Under-Lyne) in Greater Manchester has recorded a five-year compound annual growth rate of 4.6% for property prices alongside rental growth of 9.1%, outpacing price appreciation significantly. The district sits at the 89th percentile nationally with a trajectory score of 58.3/100, indicating strong market momentum. Population growth over the same period has been modest at 0.8%, suggesting rental demand is not driven by demographic expansion alone. The area is currently in an active gentrification stage, reflecting ongoing urban regeneration efforts. These metrics indicate a rental-focused market where income yields have substantially exceeded capital gains, relevant for investors evaluating different return profiles against broader economic conditions.
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- 1Property prices up 4.1% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 9.1% per year
- 3Population growing at 0.8% per year
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What's changing in Ashton-Under-Lyne · June 2026
The trajectory score moved up 3.4 points this month to 62/100, driven mainly by safety.
8 planning applications submitted in OL7 over the last six months.
- Full discharge of Condition 2 (Manure Disposal) and Condition 3 (Bat & Bird Boxes) of planning reference 25/00723/FULJun 2026 · Awaiting decision
- Proposed single storey modular SEN classroom building with ramp for accessJun 2026 · Awaiting decision
- Full discharge of Condition 3 (Materials), Condition 4 (New Stone), Condition 6 (Biodiversity Enhancement Measures), Condition 10 (Cycle Storage), Condition 11 (Waste Storage), Condition 13 (Hard and Soft Landscaping) and Condition 15 (Solar Panels) of planning reference 24/00870/FULApr 2026 · Awaiting decision
Ashton-Under-Lyne (OL7) common questions
Is Ashton-Under-Lyne up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Ashton-Under-Lyne (OL7) as Active. Its trajectory score is 62/100 (Strong), in the top 5% of districts nationally. The score is up 2.1 points over the last 12 months.
Is Ashton-Under-Lyne safe?
Ashton-Under-Lyne has a safety score of 91/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Ashton-Under-Lyne?
The average property price in Ashton-Under-Lyne (OL7) is £229k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 4.1% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Ashton-Under-Lyne?
The median monthly rent in Ashton-Under-Lyne (OL7) is £903 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Ashton-Under-Lyne?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Ashton-Under-Lyne (OL6), Dukinfield (SK16), Oldham (OL8), Ashton-Under-Lyne (OL5), Hyde (SK14). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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