OL5 0BL is a safe, established residential area on Carrhill Road, 0.1km from Sandbed in Mossley. Administratively it sits within Mossley ward and the Stalybridge and Hyde constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 41) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
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 £336k.
Census 2021 statistics for OL5 0BL are sourced from Output Area E00030665 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CARRHILL ROAD, OL5 0BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CARRHILL ROAD, OL5 0BL.
272
41
£ 41,800 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OL5 0BL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
OL5 0BL is an established family neighbourhood — 72% owner-occupation and an average age of 41 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. £336k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OL5 0BL. The average age is 40.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 320,500
9 sales · Mean £ 350,611
Semi-Detached
£ 215,675
2 sales · Mean £ 215,675
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-10)
OL5 0BL 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
Pub, NightClub
18 nearby- Best 'O' Brass Inn0.9 km
- Britannia Inn0.7 km
- Mossley Central Conservative Club0.5 km
- New Bridge Inn0.8 km
- Rising Sun Inn0.6 km
- + 13 more
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Country Style Cafe0.8 km
- Doodle Pots0.3 km
- Tumbles Catering Limited0.9 km
- Pho Thong Thai Restaurant0.4 km
- Emmaus Cafe0.7 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Crunchy Chicken0.8 km
- Mossley Pizza And Fast Food0.8 km
- Mossley Tandoori Take Away0.8 km
- Spice Of Life0.3 km
- Tsang Supper Bar0.4 km
- + 6 more
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Friendship Convenience0.4 km
- Pattisons0.8 km
- Raja Brothers1.0 km
- Bakers Rolls0.4 km
- Mossley Convenience Store0.9 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-op Late Shop0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Mossley (Grtr Manchester)0.7 km
- Greenfield2.7 km
- Stalybridge4.3 km
Bus Stops
- Carrhill Quarry Close0.1 km
- Egerton Street0.1 km
- Stockport Road0.1 km
- Carrhill Quarry Close0.1 km
- Egerton Street0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: OL50BL · Data under Open Government Licence