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OL5 9RR

Manchester Road

Mossley

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Overview

Postcode OL5 9RR 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 Mossley (Manchester), about 0.4 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Mossley Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
47
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
3.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
High

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

3.6%

Approximately 3.6% 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 237 ft away from OL5 9RR.

Flood risk

Low

Mossley near OL5 9RR has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Mossley (Manchester) located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for OL5 9RR
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Mossley (Manchester)

N/A

Walking directions to Mossley (Manchester)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for OL5 9RR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miMossley ParkSmallWalking directions to Mossley Park

Area Profile

Population
291
Population density
1,940 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
265
91.07%
Other White
10
3.44%
White and Black African (mixed)
4
1.37%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
4
1.37%
African
2
0.69%
Total population: 291

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
98
40.83%
Level 3 (A level)
50
20.83%
No qualifications
31
12.92%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
10%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
24
10%
Total 16+ residents: 240

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
57
41.01%
Owns outright
53
38.13%
Private landlord or letting agency
22
15.83%
Other social rented
5
3.6%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.44%
Total households: 139

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL5 9RR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL5 9RR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
23 Jan 20262, Riverside, Ashton-Under-Lyne, OL5 9RBSemi-DetachedFreehold£395,000
12 Sept 20254, Woodend Manor, Manchester Road, Ashton-Under-Lyne, OL5 9FHSemi-DetachedLeasehold£320,000
10 Apr 20266, Old Mill Drive, Ashton-Under-Lyne, OL5 9RASemi-DetachedFreehold£375,000
15 Aug 202526, Woodbank Terrace, Ashton-Under-Lyne, OL5 0SPTerracedFreehold£205,000
17 Dec 202519, Border Mill Fold, Ashton-Under-Lyne, OL5 9GDFlatsLeasehold£134,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for OL5 9RR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryMilton St John's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

0.3 miSecondaryMossley Hollins High SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryMicklehurst All Saints CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL5 9RR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for OL5 9RR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.5 miMossley Organic & Fine FoodsArundel Street, Tameside, OL5 0NYWalking directions to Mossley Organic & Fine Foods
0.5 miCo-op FoodWaterton Lane, Tameside, OL5 0LUWalking directions to Co-op Food

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 9RR, 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 Introduced2001-12-01

Frequently asked questions about OL5 9RR

Is OL5 9RR (Mossley) safe?

The area around OL5 9RR 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 9RR?

The median sale price around OL5 9RR 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 9RR?

There are 7 schools close to OL5 9RR, including Milton St John's CofE Primary School (Good), Mossley Hollins High School (Good) and Micklehurst All Saints CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to OL5 9RR?

The closest station to OL5 9RR is Mossley (Manchester), about 684 m away.

How deprived is the area around OL5 9RR?

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

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