OL5 0AQ is a mixed residential area on Sandy Acre, 0.3km from Fox Platt in Mossley. Administratively it sits within Mossley ward and the Stalybridge and Hyde constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in OL5, OL5 0AQ offers a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 79% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Property: Average house prices are around £370k.
Census 2021 statistics for OL5 0AQ are sourced from Output Area E00030687 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SANDY ACRE, OL5 0AQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SANDY ACRE, OL5 0AQ.
240
42
£ 41,800 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OL5 0AQ represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
OL5 0AQ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 42, 79% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £370k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OL5 0AQ. The average age is 41.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 370,000
1 sales · Mean £ 370,000
Semi-Detached
£ 169,000
1 sales · Mean £ 169,000
school Local Schools
Livingstone Primary School
St Joseph's RC Primary School
St George's CofE Primary School
Milton St John's CofE Primary School
Micklehurst All Saints CofE Primary School
Mossley Hollins High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Friendship Convenience0.6 km
- Pattisons0.3 km
- Raja Brothers0.7 km
- Bakers Rolls0.6 km
- Raja Brothers0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- Britannia Inn0.3 km
- Mossley Central Conservative Club0.4 km
- New Bridge Inn0.6 km
- The Commercial Hotel0.2 km
- Yorkshire Ward Conservative Club0.9 km
- + 11 more
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Doodle Pots0.7 km
- Emmaus Cafe0.3 km
- Red Rose Restaurant0.3 km
- San Giorgio0.6 km
- The Allotment Cafe0.9 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-op Late Shop0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Mossley Pizza And Fast Food0.3 km
- Mossley Tandoori Take Away0.3 km
- Ashiana1.0 km
- Balti Chef0.2 km
- Bellas Sandwich Bar0.5 km
- + 8 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Mossley (Grtr Manchester)0.3 km
- Greenfield3.5 km
- Stalybridge3.5 km
Bus Stops
- Mossley0.2 km
- Mossley Rail Station0.2 km
- Mossley Park0.3 km
- Mossley Rail Station0.3 km
- Mossley (Manchester) Rail Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: OL50AQ · Data under Open Government Licence