Postcode insights

OL5 9DA

Shadworth Close

Mossley

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Detailed insights for OL5 9DA

Overview

Postcode OL5 9DA 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 low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 47.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 57% 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 Greenfield, about 0.9 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
47
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
0.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

4/10

Mossley has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,552 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 34% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Mossley has an average crime rate, with approximately 47.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.9%

Approximately 0.9% 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

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 242 ft away from OL5 9DA.

Flood risk

No risk

Mossley near OL5 9DA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Greenfield located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for OL5 9DA
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Greenfield

N/A

Walking directions to Greenfield

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
253
Population density
1,317.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
13.87(-63%)
Vehicle crime
10.27(+71%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.7(-14%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.19(-60%)
Burglary
5.65(+2%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
240
94.12%
Irish
5
1.96%
Indian
4
1.57%
Chinese
3
1.18%
Other Asian
2
0.78%
Total population: 255

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
99
45.21%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
13.24%
Level 3 (A level)
26
11.87%
No qualifications
20
9.13%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
9.13%
Total 16+ residents: 219

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
71
60.68%
Owns with a mortgage
40
34.19%
Private landlord or letting agency
3
2.56%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.71%
Other social rented
1
0.85%
Total households: 117

Property prices in Mossley

Median price£199,998
Price per sq ft£263
Sales (last 12 months)152
Typical range (middle 50%)£167K – £252K

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.

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£387
Semi-Detached33£263,500£306
Terraced100£188,500£259
Flats10£145,250£223

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£141,500£280,000£185,000
2026£318,000£149,500£240,000£192,500
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£240£306£248
2026£332£258£295£262
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 35 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL5 9DA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL5 9DA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Mar 20252, Dysarts Close, Ashton-Under-Lyne, OL5 9DDDetachedLeasehold£375,000
15 Aug 202514, Shadows Lane, Ashton-Under-Lyne, OL5 9BSTerracedFreehold£215,000
26 Sept 20251, Claybank Terrace, Ashton-Under-Lyne, OL5 9BWTerracedFreehold£182,500
02 Dec 20254, Moorlands Drive, Ashton-Under-Lyne, OL5 9DBSemi-DetachedLeasehold£300,000
21 Mar 202527, Moorlands Drive, Ashton-Under-Lyne, OL5 9DBSemi-DetachedLeasehold£340,000

Schools

In the OL5 9DA postcode area, located within Mossley, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for OL5 9DA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryFriezland Primary SchoolFoundation school

Good

0.6 miSecondaryMossley Hollins High SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.7 miNot applicableBright Futures SchoolOther independent special school

Good

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Tameside district (2025-26).

Band A£1,541
Band B£1,798
Band C£2,055
Band D£2,312
Band E£2,826
Band F£3,339
Band G£3,853
Band H£4,624

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 9DA, 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 001AE01006053
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about OL5 9DA

Is OL5 9DA (Mossley) safe?

The area around OL5 9DA records about 47 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 9DA?

The median sale price around OL5 9DA in Mossley is £199,998 (about £263 per square foot) based on 152 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near OL5 9DA?

There are 7 schools close to OL5 9DA, including Friezland Primary School (Good), Mossley Hollins High School (Good) and Bright Futures School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to OL5 9DA?

The closest station to OL5 9DA is Greenfield, about 1,392 m away.

How deprived is the area around OL5 9DA?

OL5 9DA scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 21,552 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents OL5 9DA (Mossley) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Stalybridge and Hyde covering OL5 9DA 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).

Data Sources

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.