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OL5 9QB

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Mossley

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Detailed insights for OL5 9QB

Overview

Postcode OL5 9QB 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 0.8 miles away. There are 6 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
55
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
9.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

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

9.8%

Approximately 9.8% 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 105 ft away from OL5 9QB.

Flood risk

No risk

Mossley near OL5 9QB 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for OL5 9QB
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Mossley (Manchester)

N/A

Walking directions to Mossley (Manchester)

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
297
Population density
546.3 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
266
89.56%
Pakistani
12
4.04%
Other White
8
2.69%
Bangladeshi
5
1.68%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
0.67%
Total population: 297

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
69
27.94%
Level 3 (A level)
56
22.67%
No qualifications
38
15.38%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
32
12.96%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
30
12.15%
Total 16+ residents: 247

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
56
42.11%
Owns outright
34
25.56%
Private landlord or letting agency
28
21.05%
Other social rented
10
7.52%
Social rents from council
3
2.26%
Total households: 133

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 1 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL5 9QB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL5 9QB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Jul 2025Whitehall Cottage, Luzley Road, Ashton-Under-Lyne, OL6 9AJSemi-DetachedFreehold£471,000

Schools

In the OL5 9QB postcode area, located within Mossley, there are 6 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for OL5 9QB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.6 miPrimaryMillbrook Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.7 miPrimarySt Raphael's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.8 miPrimaryArlies 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 9QB, 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 9QB

Is OL5 9QB (Mossley) safe?

The area around OL5 9QB 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 9QB?

The median sale price around OL5 9QB 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 9QB?

There are 6 schools close to OL5 9QB, including Millbrook Primary School (Outstanding), St Raphael's Catholic Primary School (Good) and Arlies Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to OL5 9QB?

The closest station to OL5 9QB is Mossley (Manchester), about 1,344 m away.

How deprived is the area around OL5 9QB?

OL5 9QB 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 9QB (Mossley) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Stalybridge and Hyde covering OL5 9QB 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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