Postcode Analysis Tameside, North West

ARCHER STREET, OL5 0BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ARCHER STREET, OL5 0BU.

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Population

273

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 41,800 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: OL5 0BU 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.

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10/10
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1/10
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4/10
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6/10
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3/10
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6/10
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10/10
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4/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 56% owner-occupation and average age 41, OL5 0BU has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £160k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending up 10.5% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

OL5 0BU is a safe, established residential area on Archer Street, 0.3km from Sandbed in Mossley. Administratively it sits within Mossley ward and the Stalybridge and Hyde constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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 £160k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 10.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for OL5 0BU are sourced from Output Area E00030669 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OL5 0BU. 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

White / British93.4%
Asian / British Asian0.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed5.9%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 135,000

5 sales · Mean £ 134,199

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-10)

OL5 0BU 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.

Violence and sexual offences1

school Local Schools

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Milton St John's CofE Primary School

Good253 pupils0.1 km
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St Joseph's RC Primary School

Good184 pupils0.5 km
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St George's CofE Primary School

Good150 pupils0.6 km
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Livingstone Primary School

Good220 pupils0.7 km
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Micklehurst All Saints CofE Primary School

Good220 pupils0.7 km
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Mossley Hollins High School

Outstanding879 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

18 nearby
  • Best 'O' Brass Inn0.7 km
  • Britannia Inn0.5 km
  • Mossley Central Conservative Club0.4 km
  • New Bridge Inn0.7 km
  • Rising Sun Inn0.6 km
  • + 13 more
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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
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Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • Crunchy Chicken0.7 km
  • Mossley Pizza And Fast Food0.7 km
  • Mossley Tandoori Take Away0.7 km
  • Spice Of Life0.4 km
  • Tsang Supper Bar0.4 km
  • + 6 more
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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Friendship Convenience0.4 km
  • Pattisons0.7 km
  • Raja Brothers0.8 km
  • Bakers Rolls0.4 km
  • Mossley Convenience Store0.8 km
  • + 1 more
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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

  • Mill Lane0.1 km
  • Mill Lane0.1 km
  • Carrhill Quarry Close0.1 km
  • Carrhill Quarry Close0.1 km
  • Hanover Street0.2 km