OL5 0BG is a safe, established residential area on Stamford Road, 0.2km from Sandbed in Mossley. Administratively it sits within Mossley ward and the Stalybridge and Hyde constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 40) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 43% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 0 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £184k.
Census 2021 statistics for OL5 0BG are sourced from Output Area E00030674 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
STAMFORD ROAD, OL5 0BG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STAMFORD ROAD, OL5 0BG.
368
40
£ 41,800 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
OL5 0BG is a mixed residential postcode — average age 40, 48% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OL5 0BG. The average age is 40.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 199,995
3 sales · Mean £ 213,331
Terraced
£ 159,995
11 sales · Mean £ 159,408
Flat
£ 62,500
2 sales · Mean £ 62,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-10)
OL5 0BG has low crime rates — 0 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Milton St John's CofE Primary School
St Joseph's RC Primary School
St George's CofE Primary School
Livingstone Primary School
Micklehurst All Saints CofE Primary School
Mossley Hollins High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Friendship Convenience0.3 km
- Pattisons0.6 km
- Raja Brothers0.9 km
- Bakers Rolls0.3 km
- Mossley Convenience Store0.9 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
17 nearby- Britannia Inn0.5 km
- Mossley Central Conservative Club0.3 km
- New Bridge Inn0.7 km
- Rising Sun Inn0.7 km
- The Commercial Hotel0.6 km
- + 12 more
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Doodle Pots0.2 km
- Emmaus Cafe0.5 km
- Red Rose Restaurant0.6 km
- San Giorgio0.2 km
- The Allotment Cafe0.4 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-op Late Shop0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Mossley Pizza And Fast Food0.6 km
- Mossley Tandoori Take Away0.6 km
- Balti Chef0.7 km
- Bellas Sandwich Bar0.7 km
- Hing Wah Chippy0.6 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Mossley (Grtr Manchester)0.5 km
- Greenfield2.9 km
- Stalybridge4.1 km
Bus Stops
- Hanover Street0.0 km
- Hanover Street0.1 km
- Egerton Street0.1 km
- Egerton Street0.1 km
- Carrhill Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: OL50BG · Data under Open Government Licence