Postcode OL5 0LJ 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 high crime levels, with around 93.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 14% below 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.
Mossley has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,959 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 39% most deprived areas in England.
Mossley has a high crime rate, with approximately 93.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.5% 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.
The average income per household in Mossley is £46,121 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 134 ft away from OL5 0LJ.
Mossley near OL5 0LJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Mossley (Manchester) located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Mossley (Manchester) | N/A | Walking directions to Mossley (Manchester) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Mossley Park | Small | Walking directions to Mossley Park |
Based on 152 recent sales, the median property price is £199,998 (about £263 per square foot) in Mossley area, with individual transactions ranging from £47,000 up to £635,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £340,000 | £387 |
| Semi-Detached | 33 | £263,500 | £306 |
| Terraced | 100 | £188,500 | £259 |
| Flats | 10 | £145,250 | £223 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £141,500 | £280,000 | £185,000 |
| 2026 | £318,000 | £149,500 | £240,000 | £192,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £240 | £306 | £248 |
| 2026 | £332 | £258 | £295 | £262 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL5 0LJ.
In the OL5 0LJ postcode area, located within Mossley, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL5 0LJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Mossley Organic & Fine Foods | Arundel Street, Tameside, OL5 0NY | Walking directions to Mossley Organic & Fine Foods |
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | Waterton Lane, Tameside, OL5 0LU | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
Annual council tax rates for Tameside district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for OL5 0LJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Gary Roylance
Mossley - Elected 7 May 2026
Jonathan Reynolds
Stalybridge and Hyde - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around OL5 0LJ records about 93 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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.
The median sale price around OL5 0LJ in Mossley is £199,998 (about £263 per square foot) based on 152 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 6 schools close to OL5 0LJ, including Milton St John's CofE Primary School (Good), St Joseph's RC Primary School (Good) and St George's CofE Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to OL5 0LJ is Mossley (Manchester), about 570 m away.
OL5 0LJ scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,959 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Stalybridge and Hyde covering OL5 0LJ 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).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.