OL5 0EB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on The Highlands, 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 0EB 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 40) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 28% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
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 0EB are sourced from Output Area E00030685 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE HIGHLANDS, OL5 0EB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE HIGHLANDS, OL5 0EB.
294
40
£ 41,800 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OL5 0EB 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.
Area Character
OL5 0EB is an established family neighbourhood — 60% owner-occupation and an average age of 40 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OL5 0EB. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
school Local Schools
St Joseph's RC Primary School
St George's CofE Primary School
Livingstone Primary School
Milton St John's CofE Primary School
Micklehurst All Saints CofE Primary School
Mossley Hollins High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Bakers Rolls0.3 km
- Raja Brothers0.4 km
- Friendship Convenience0.3 km
- Pattisons0.4 km
- Raja Brothers0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- Aurora Caffe Bar0.4 km
- Micklehurst Liberal Club Ltd0.9 km
- Mossley Band Social Club0.3 km
- The Blazing Rag0.4 km
- The Fleece Inn0.3 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Emmaus Cafe0.5 km
- Red Rose Restaurant0.4 km
- San Giorgio0.4 km
- The Allotment Cafe0.8 km
- Doodle Pots0.5 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Balti Chef0.4 km
- Bellas Sandwich Bar0.7 km
- Hing Wah Chippy0.4 km
- Mans Wok0.3 km
- Railway Fish And Chips0.4 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-op Late Shop0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Mossley (Grtr Manchester)0.4 km
- Greenfield3.4 km
- Stalybridge3.6 km
Bus Stops
- The Billy Goat0.2 km
- St George's School0.2 km
- Market Place0.2 km
- Market Place0.3 km
- Luzley Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: OL50EB · Data under Open Government Licence