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OL5 0BB

Mossley

Tameside

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Detailed insights for OL5 0BB

Overview

Postcode OL5 0BB is located in a major urban area, within the Mossley ward of Tameside in the North West region, and forms part of the Mossley area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 120.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Mossley is £46,121 per year. The nearest station is Mossley (Manchester), about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Mossley Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
120
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
57.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

8/10

Mossley has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,422 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 23% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Mossley has a very high crime rate, with approximately 120.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

57.6%

Approximately 57.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Mossley is £46,121 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 312 ft away from OL5 0BB.

Flood risk

No risk

Mossley near OL5 0BB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Mossley (Manchester) located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for OL5 0BB
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Mossley (Manchester)

N/A

Walking directions to Mossley (Manchester)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for OL5 0BB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miMossley ParkSmallWalking directions to Mossley Park

Area Profile

Population
325
Population density
8,441.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
55.89(+50%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.92(+11%)
Criminal damage and arson
18.26(+103%)
Public order
11.07(+9%)
Other theft
9.41(+43%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
275
84.36%
Other White
19
5.83%
Pakistani
9
2.76%
Other Asian
6
1.84%
Indian
5
1.53%
Total population: 326

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
71
29.34%
No qualifications
58
23.97%
Level 3 (A level)
36
14.88%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
30
12.4%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
9.5%
Total 16+ residents: 242

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
65
41.14%
Owns with a mortgage
47
29.75%
Social rents from council
26
16.46%
Owns outright
15
9.49%
Private landlord or letting agency
5
3.16%
Total households: 158

Property prices in Mossley

Median price£198,000
Price per sq ft£251
Sales (last 12 months)163
Typical range (middle 50%)£164K – £254K

Based on 163 recent sales, the median property price is £198,000 (about £251 per square foot) in Mossley area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £635,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Mossley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached9£340,000£358
Semi-Detached32£272,500£304
Terraced108£191,783£249
Flats14£150,000£230

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Mossley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Mossley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£295,000£115,000£166,000£119,500
2017£275,000£115,000£165,000£117,500
2018£275,000£108,500£180,000£125,000
2019£270,000£117,000£230,000£129,500
2020£370,000£122,000£265,000£136,000
2021£320,000£121,000£240,000£154,500
2022£362,500£132,000£250,000£175,500
2023£333,875£128,500£249,250£176,000
2024£315,000£131,000£269,998£177,325
2025£359,000£143,000£269,250£183,750
2026£347,000£150,000£255,000£195,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Mossley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Mossley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£230£180£180£155
2017£205£162£194£160
2018£228£168£206£168
2019£255£175£210£170
2020£227£189£229£176
2021£265£186£256£192
2022£305£226£280£235
2023£321£211£270£219
2024£344£223£289£225
2025£339£238£306£246
2026£295£243£291£238
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Mossley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Mossley in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL5 0BB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL5 0BB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
18 Jul 202525, Shire Croft, Ashton-Under-Lyne, OL5 0ARTerracedLeasehold£320,000
26 Nov 202540, Waterton Lane, Ashton-Under-Lyne, OL5 0NETerracedFreehold£200,000
27 Jan 202626, Waterton Lane, Ashton-Under-Lyne, OL5 0NFTerracedFreehold£197,000
12 Sept 202557, Lees Road, Ashton-Under-Lyne, OL5 0PGTerracedLeasehold£180,000
11 Jun 202535, Lees Road, Ashton-Under-Lyne, OL5 0PGTerracedLeasehold£110,000

Schools

In the OL5 0BB postcode area, located within Mossley, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for OL5 0BB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySt George's CofE Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.2 miPrimarySt Joseph's RC Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryMilton St John's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of OL5 0BB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for OL5 0BB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miMossley Organic & Fine FoodsArundel Street, Tameside, OL5 0NYWalking directions to Mossley Organic & Fine Foods
0.1 miCo-op FoodWaterton Lane, Tameside, OL5 0LUWalking directions to Co-op Food

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Tameside district.

Band A£1,631
Band B£1,903
Band C£2,175
Band D£2,447
Band E£2,991
Band F£3,535
Band G£4,079
Band H£4,894

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 OL5 0BB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Gary Roylance

Mossley - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Jonathan Reynolds

Stalybridge and Hyde - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictTamesideE08000008
Parliamentary ConstituencyStalybridge and HydeE14001515
WardMossleyE05014534
ParishMossleyE04000008
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)MossleyE02001229
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Tameside 001BE01006054
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced2023-09-01

Frequently asked questions about OL5 0BB

Is OL5 0BB (Mossley) safe?

The area around OL5 0BB records about 120 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near OL5 0BB?

The median sale price around OL5 0BB in Mossley is £198,000 (about £251 per square foot) based on 163 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near OL5 0BB?

There are 6 schools close to OL5 0BB, including St George's CofE Primary School, St Joseph's RC Primary School (Good) and Milton St John's CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to OL5 0BB?

The closest station to OL5 0BB is Mossley (Manchester), about 693 m away.

How deprived is the area around OL5 0BB?

OL5 0BB scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,422 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents OL5 0BB (Mossley) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Stalybridge and Hyde covering OL5 0BB is Jonathan Reynolds (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Gary Roylance (Reform UK).