OL5 0AX is a mixed residential area on Old Brow, 0.3km from Bottoms 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. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 45 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 67% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Census 2021 statistics for OL5 0AX are sourced from Output Area E00030682 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OLD BROW, OL5 0AX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLD BROW, OL5 0AX.
256
45
£ 41,800 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 67% owner-occupation and average age 45, OL5 0AX has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OL5 0AX. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
school Local Schools
Livingstone Primary School
St Joseph's RC Primary School
St George's CofE Primary School
Milton St John's CofE Primary School
Micklehurst All Saints CofE Primary School
Mossley Hollins High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Friendship Convenience0.5 km
- Pattisons0.1 km
- Raja Brothers0.5 km
- Bakers Rolls0.5 km
- Mossley Convenience Store0.9 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- Britannia Inn0.1 km
- Mossley Central Conservative Club0.4 km
- New Bridge Inn0.4 km
- The Commercial Hotel0.1 km
- Yorkshire Ward Conservative Club0.7 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Doodle Pots0.6 km
- Emmaus Cafe0.2 km
- Red Rose Restaurant0.1 km
- San Giorgio0.5 km
- The Allotment Cafe0.7 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-op Late Shop0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Mossley Pizza And Fast Food0.1 km
- Mossley Tandoori Take Away0.1 km
- Ashiana0.9 km
- Balti Chef0.1 km
- Bellas Sandwich Bar0.4 km
- + 8 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Mossley (Grtr Manchester)0.1 km
- Greenfield3.3 km
- Stalybridge3.6 km
Bus Stops
- Mossley0.1 km
- Mossley (Manchester) Rail Station0.1 km
- Mossley Park0.1 km
- Mossley (Manchester) Rail Station0.1 km
- Mossley Rail Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: OL50AX · Data under Open Government Licence