Postcode Analysis Tameside, North West

OLD BROW, OL5 0DY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLD BROW, OL5 0DY.

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Population

256

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 41,800 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10
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2/10
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5/10
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8/10
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1/10
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7/10
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10/10
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6/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. OL5 0DY's 67% ownership and 45-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 6.5% year-on-year.

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

OL5 0DY is a mixed residential area on Old Brow, 0.2km from Fox Platt 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. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 45 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 67% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Property: Average house prices are around £186k, down 6.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for OL5 0DY are sourced from Output Area E00030682 (shared with 14 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 0DY. The average age is 44.6. 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 Asian2.3%
Black / African / Caribbean1.2%
Other / Mixed3.1%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 133,000

14 sales · Mean £ 146,250

school Local Schools

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Livingstone Primary School

Good220 pupils0.1 km
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St Joseph's RC Primary School

Good184 pupils0.1 km
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St George's CofE Primary School

Good150 pupils0.3 km
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Milton St John's CofE Primary School

Good253 pupils0.7 km
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Micklehurst All Saints CofE Primary School

Good220 pupils0.9 km
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Mossley Hollins High School

Outstanding879 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Bakers Rolls0.4 km
  • Raja Brothers0.3 km
  • Friendship Convenience0.4 km
  • Pattisons0.4 km
  • Raja Brothers0.8 km
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Pub, NightClub

15 nearby
  • Aurora Caffe Bar0.3 km
  • Micklehurst Liberal Club Ltd0.8 km
  • Mossley Band Social Club0.3 km
  • The Blazing Rag0.5 km
  • The Fleece Inn0.3 km
  • + 10 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Emmaus Cafe0.4 km
  • Red Rose Restaurant0.4 km
  • San Giorgio0.4 km
  • The Allotment Cafe0.8 km
  • Doodle Pots0.5 km
  • + 2 more
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Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Balti Chef0.3 km
  • Bellas Sandwich Bar0.6 km
  • Hing Wah Chippy0.4 km
  • Mans Wok0.3 km
  • Railway Fish And Chips0.3 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-op Late Shop0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Mossley (Grtr Manchester)0.3 km
  • Greenfield3.4 km
  • Stalybridge3.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Mossley Park0.3 km
  • Stamford Road0.3 km
  • Mossley0.3 km
  • Mossley (Manchester) Rail Station0.3 km
  • Mossley (Manchester) Rail Station0.3 km