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OL5 9EA

Station Road

Mossley

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Detailed insights for OL5 9EA

Overview

Postcode OL5 9EA 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 average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 55.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 49% 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 0.3 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Mossley Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
55
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
7.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Mossley has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,438 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 50% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Mossley has an average crime rate, with approximately 55.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

7.9%

Approximately 7.9% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near OL5 9EA.

Flood risk

No risk

Mossley near OL5 9EA 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 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for OL5 9EA
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Mossley (Manchester)

N/A

Walking directions to Mossley (Manchester)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for OL5 9EA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miMossley ParkSmallWalking directions to Mossley Park
0.4 miKing George FieldsSmallWalking directions to King George Fields

Area Profile

Population
319
Population density
3,633.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.11(-41%)
Burglary
7.6(+37%)
Vehicle crime
6.91(+15%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.91(-23%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.22(-65%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
295
92.48%
Other White
10
3.13%
African
3
0.94%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
0.63%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
2
0.63%
Total population: 319

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
80
31.62%
Level 3 (A level)
59
23.32%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
37
14.62%
No qualifications
32
12.65%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
9.88%
Total 16+ residents: 253

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
64
46.04%
Owns outright
39
28.06%
Private landlord or letting agency
20
14.39%
Other social rented
8
5.76%
Other forms of private rent
5
3.6%
Total households: 139

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 9EA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL5 9EA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
11 Jun 202654, King Street, Ashton-Under-Lyne, OL5 9HXTerracedFreehold£120,000
08 May 202664, King Street, Ashton-Under-Lyne, OL5 9HXTerracedFreehold£110,000
19 Dec 20254, King Street, Ashton-Under-Lyne, OL5 9HXTerracedFreehold£210,000
03 Jul 202530, King Street, Ashton-Under-Lyne, OL5 9HXTerracedFreehold£187,000
29 May 202617, Croft Row, Ashton-Under-Lyne, OL5 9NSTerracedLeasehold£365,000

Schools

In the OL5 9EA postcode area, located within Mossley, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for OL5 9EA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryMicklehurst All Saints CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

0.4 miSecondaryMossley Hollins High SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryLivingstone Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

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 9EA, 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 001FE01006059
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about OL5 9EA

Is OL5 9EA (Mossley) safe?

The area around OL5 9EA records about 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 9EA?

The median sale price around OL5 9EA 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 9EA?

There are 7 schools close to OL5 9EA, including Micklehurst All Saints CofE Primary School (Good), Mossley Hollins High School (Good) and Livingstone Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to OL5 9EA?

The closest station to OL5 9EA is Mossley (Manchester), about 426 m away.

How deprived is the area around OL5 9EA?

OL5 9EA scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,438 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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

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