OL5 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

OL5 is a postcode district in Tameside, North West, covering 366 active and 60 retired postcodes.

The largest share of OL5 (30%) is characterised by a professional urban neighbourhood — young and mid-career workers, good amenities, alongside a settled suburban family area with high owner-occupation and stability (12%). This mix of 7 distinct neighbourhood types makes OL5 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in OL5 are around £174k, down 20.7% year-on-year. Safety: Crime rates across OL5 are low at 1 per 1,000 residents — below the national average and reassuring for families considering the area. An average age of 41 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full OL5 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.