Postcode OL5 9NQ 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 0.2 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.
Mossley has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,599 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 37% least deprived areas in England.
Mossley has an average crime rate, with approximately 55.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Mossley is £46,121 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near OL5 9NQ.
Mossley near OL5 9NQ has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Mossley (Manchester) located about 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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 |
| 0.2 mi | King George Fields | Small | Walking directions to King George Fields |
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 9NQ.
In the OL5 9NQ postcode area, located within Mossley, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
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 9NQ, 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 9NQ 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.
The median sale price around OL5 9NQ in Mossley is £199,998 (about £263 per square foot) based on 152 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 7 schools close to OL5 9NQ, including Micklehurst All Saints CofE Primary School (Good), Livingstone Primary School (Good) and St Joseph's RC Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to OL5 9NQ is Mossley (Manchester), about 330 m away.
OL5 9NQ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 20,599 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 9NQ 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.