OL5 0BT is a safe, established residential area on Vernon Street, 0.3km from Sandbed in Mossley. Administratively it sits within Mossley ward and the Stalybridge and Hyde constituency.
For families considering a move, OL5 0BT represents a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 56% 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: With prices averaging £165k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for OL5 0BT are sourced from Output Area E00030669 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
VERNON STREET, OL5 0BT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VERNON STREET, OL5 0BT.
273
41
£ 41,800 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OL5 0BT 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 0BT is an established family neighbourhood — 56% owner-occupation and an average age of 41 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OL5 0BT. The average age is 40.6. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 135,447
6 sales · Mean £ 132,482
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-10)
OL5 0BT 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 Inn0.8 km
- Britannia Inn0.6 km
- Mossley Central Conservative Club0.4 km
- New Bridge Inn0.7 km
- Rising Sun Inn0.6 km
- + 13 more
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Country Style Cafe0.7 km
- Doodle Pots0.4 km
- Tumbles Catering Limited0.9 km
- Pho Thong Thai Restaurant0.4 km
- Emmaus Cafe0.6 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Crunchy Chicken0.7 km
- Mossley Pizza And Fast Food0.7 km
- Mossley Tandoori Take Away0.7 km
- Spice Of Life0.3 km
- Tsang Supper Bar0.4 km
- + 6 more
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Friendship Convenience0.4 km
- Pattisons0.7 km
- Raja Brothers0.9 km
- Bakers Rolls0.4 km
- Mossley Convenience Store0.8 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-op Late Shop0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Mossley (Grtr Manchester)0.6 km
- Greenfield2.7 km
- Stalybridge4.2 km
Bus Stops
- Carrhill Quarry Close0.1 km
- Carrhill Quarry Close0.1 km
- Mill Lane0.1 km
- Mill Lane0.2 km
- Hanover Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: OL50BT · Data under Open Government Licence