Postcode Analysis Tameside, North West

VALE SIDE, OL5 0AP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VALE SIDE, OL5 0AP.

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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 0AP's 67% ownership and 45-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district. Property prices are trending up 47.3% year-on-year.

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

OL5 0AP is a mixed residential area on Vale Side, 0.3km from Fox Platt in Mossley. Administratively it sits within Mossley ward and the Stalybridge and Hyde constituency.

For families considering a move, OL5 0AP represents a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 45 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 67% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Property: With prices averaging £158k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 47.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for OL5 0AP 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 0AP. 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

£ 121,000

13 sales · Mean £ 127,576

school Local Schools

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Livingstone Primary School

Good220 pupils0.0 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 pupils0.4 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 pupils0.8 km
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Mossley Hollins High School

Outstanding879 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Friendship Convenience0.5 km
  • Pattisons0.2 km
  • Raja Brothers0.7 km
  • Bakers Rolls0.5 km
  • Mossley Convenience Store1.0 km
  • + 1 more
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Pub, NightClub

16 nearby
  • Britannia Inn0.2 km
  • Mossley Central Conservative Club0.3 km
  • New Bridge Inn0.5 km
  • The Commercial Hotel0.2 km
  • Yorkshire Ward Conservative Club0.8 km
  • + 11 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Doodle Pots0.6 km
  • Emmaus Cafe0.3 km
  • Red Rose Restaurant0.2 km
  • San Giorgio0.5 km
  • The Allotment Cafe0.8 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-op Late Shop0.5 km
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Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Mossley Pizza And Fast Food0.2 km
  • Mossley Tandoori Take Away0.2 km
  • Balti Chef0.2 km
  • Bellas Sandwich Bar0.5 km
  • Hing Wah Chippy0.2 km
  • + 7 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Mossley (Grtr Manchester)0.2 km
  • Greenfield3.4 km
  • Stalybridge3.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Mossley Park0.2 km
  • Mossley0.2 km
  • Mossley (Manchester) Rail Station0.2 km
  • Mossley (Manchester) Rail Station0.2 km
  • Mossley Rail Station0.2 km