Postcode Analysis Tameside, North West

THE VALE, OL5 0EE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE VALE, OL5 0EE.

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Population

294

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 41,800 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: OL5 0EE falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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7/10
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4/10
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6/10
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3/10
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2/10
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6/10
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5/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 60% owner-occupation and average age 40, OL5 0EE has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £169k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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

OL5 0EE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on The Vale, 0.2km from Fox Platt in Mossley. Administratively it sits within Mossley ward and the Stalybridge and Hyde constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, OL5 0EE is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 40 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 28% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Property: With prices averaging £169k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for OL5 0EE are sourced from Output Area E00030685 (shared with 11 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 0EE. The average age is 40.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.3%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 34%
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

£ 173,000

1 sales · Mean £ 173,000

Semi-Detached

£ 167,500

2 sales · Mean £ 167,500

school Local Schools

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Livingstone Primary School

Good220 pupils0.2 km
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St Joseph's RC Primary School

Good184 pupils0.2 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 pupils0.8 km
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Micklehurst All Saints CofE Primary School

Good220 pupils1.0 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 Rolls0.5 km
  • Raja Brothers0.4 km
  • Friendship Convenience0.5 km
  • Pattisons0.4 km
  • Raja Brothers0.8 km
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Pub, NightClub

16 nearby
  • Aurora Caffe Bar0.4 km
  • Hare And Hounds0.9 km
  • Micklehurst Liberal Club Ltd0.9 km
  • Mossley Band Social Club0.4 km
  • The Blazing Rag0.6 km
  • + 11 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Emmaus Cafe0.4 km
  • Red Rose Restaurant0.4 km
  • San Giorgio0.5 km
  • The Allotment Cafe0.9 km
  • Doodle Pots0.6 km
  • + 2 more
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Takeaway Shop

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

1 nearby
  • Co-op Late Shop0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Mossley (Grtr Manchester)0.4 km
  • Greenfield3.5 km
  • Stalybridge3.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Luzley Road0.3 km
  • Broadcarr Lane0.3 km
  • Mossley Park0.3 km
  • Mossley0.3 km
  • Mossley Road0.3 km