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OL5 Area Report

Tameside

Data from 22 official government & open-data sources · Updated July 2026

£200,673
Median Price
Postcode district (OL5)
LOW
Crime Level
Postcode district (OL5)
6
Schools Nearby
40/100
Transport Score
~50 Mbps
Broadband Est.
6.9/10

Investment Score

Good

Based on rental yield, price growth, safety, schools, transport & flood risk in OL5

Rental Yield
5.7
Price Growth
7.9
Safety
9
Schools
7.4
Transport
4
Flood Risk
6
Planning Friction
10
Climate Resilience
6

Crime Statistics

LOW CRIMEPostcode district (OL5)

Low crime area - significantly below average for this region.

Crime is low overall here, but the 12-month trend is rising — see the trend below.

1
Crimes/month
77
Area average

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12-Month Crime Trend↑ Increasing

2025-06: 0
2025-07: 0
2025-08: 0
2025-09: 0
2025-10: 0
2025-11: 0
2025-12: 0
2026-01: 0
2026-02: 0
2026-03: 0
2026-04: 1
2026-05: 1
2025-062026-05

Source: Police.uk • Open Government Licence

Deprivation Index (IMD)Local authority (Tameside)

DECILE 4/10 — 30–40% most deprived

Tameside has above-average deprivation, in the bottom 40% of areas nationally.

income
4
employment
4
education
5
health
3
crime
3
housing
6
environment
5

1 = most deprived 10%, 10 = least deprived 10% nationally

Source: MHCLG Index of Multiple Deprivation 2025 • Open Government Licence

House Price Index

Local-authority-wide figures for Tameside (the HPI is only published at LAD level). OL5 spans 2 local authorities; Tameside is the one covering the bulk of the outcode. For the OL5-specific median see the headline above and the sales sections below.

£214,120
Tameside average
+3.9%
Annual Change
Rising
Market

Average Price by Type

£375,170
Detached
£244,356
Semi-Detached
£187,312
Terraced
£127,934
Flat

Long-Term Price Trend

01/12/2002: £61,755
01/12/2003: £77,732
01/12/2004: £100,033
01/12/2005: £110,105
01/12/2006: £120,168
01/12/2007: £128,049
01/12/2008: £110,700
01/12/2009: £109,680
01/12/2010: £104,100
01/12/2011: £102,534
01/12/2012: £100,716
01/12/2013: £103,759
01/12/2014: £109,315
01/12/2015: £115,649
01/12/2016: £126,371
01/12/2017: £132,696
01/12/2018: £138,128
01/12/2019: £145,703
01/12/2020: £156,054
01/12/2021: £177,412
01/12/2022: £196,347
01/12/2023: £195,694
01/12/2024: £206,023
01/12/2025: £214,120
01/12/200201/12/2025

Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index (as of 01/12/2025) • Open Government Licence

Schools & Education

5
Primary
1
Secondary
6
Within 1 mile

Breakdown of all 6 schools within 1 mile, by phase.

GCSE Performance (2024/25)

41.6
Avg Attainment 8
-1.7% vs national (42.3)
38%
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths
National: 41%
AVERAGE NATIONAL AVERAGE

Based on 19 secondary schools in Tameside

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Source: Department for Education • School Performance Tables 2024/25 · Deeper school scoring at schoolsnearme.ai

Transport Links

40/100
Moderate transport - bus links available, may need connections for tube/rail.

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Source: TfL API & National Rail

Browse by property type

Median prices in OL5 broken out by HMLR property type, last 5 years.

Detached
£328,500
71 sales
Semi-detached
£260,000
207 sales
Terraced
£173,000
539 sales
Flat
£124,000
84 sales

Pages only appear above where at least 10 sales were registered in the last 5 years.

Price Trends

Momentum for Tameside. For the headline OL5 median see the top of the page; for the smoothed local-authority average see the House Price Index section above.

+3.9%
1 Year Change
rising
Market Status
Tameside
Area Tracked

12 Month Trend

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Source: ONS House Price Index • Open Government Licence

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Council Tax📍Postcode-level

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C
Band C
£52,001 - £68,000 (1991 valuation)
Est. £1,778/year
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Band A
Up to £40,000
Band B
£40,001 - £52,000
Band C
£52,001 - £68,000
Band D
£68,001 - £88,000
Band E
£88,001 - £120,000
Band F
£120,001 - £160,000
Band G
£160,001 - £320,000
Band H
Over £320,000

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Planning Applications & Constraints📍Postcode-level

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Planning Friction
0/10
No restrictions
Designation Stack
0
No designations
Climate Resilience
6/10
Mixed
Planning Constraints:
Built-up Area
What can I actually do here?
✓ Likely allowed (8)
  • Single-storey rear extension (under 4 m)
  • Loft conversion with rear dormer
  • Replace windows (uPVC, double-glazed)
  • Solar PV panels on roof
  • Heat pump (air source) external unit
  • Front porch (under 3 m²)
  • Outbuilding / garden room
  • Fell or significantly prune a tree
⚠ Needs consent (2)
  • Drop kerb / new vehicle access
  • Demolish + rebuild
✗ Blocked (0)
  • —

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Source: planning.data.gov.uk

Heritage & Listed Buildings📍Postcode-level

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Listed Buildings Nearby
10
Grade II
low heritage impact
Multiple listed buildings in the area - heritage considerations may apply.

Source: Historic England

Noise Levels

quiet
This location falls outside DEFRA strategic noise contours, indicating low environmental noise levels.

Source: DEFRA Strategic Noise Maps (Round 3)

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BroadbandEst.

Avg Download~50 Mbps
Max Available~500 Mbps
Superfast+ Yes
Full Fibre× No

Estimated from area data • Verify on Ofcom

Air Quality

Very High

Very high pollution. Avoid outdoor activities.

Source: DEFRA UK-AIR

Flood Risk

NONE RISK

No active Environment Agency flood warnings right now. This is not a flood-zone assessment — check the long-term flood-risk service for this address.

Source: Environment Agency

Walkability

75/100

Good walkability with most amenities within walking distance.

Within ½ mile:23 places

Source: OpenStreetMap

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Local Climate

5-year average from Open-Meteo

9.4°C
Avg Temperature
1422mm
Annual Rainfall
2542h
Sunshine/Year
21.3 km/h
Avg Wind
Warmest: July
Coldest: January
Wettest: December
Driest: June
Now: 16.6°C, OvercastHumidity: 74%

Source: Open-Meteo Historical Weather API

Food Hygiene Ratings

49 rated establishments within 1 mile

4.2/5
Average Rating
73%
Rated Good or Very Good
49
Total Establishments
Cafe@Woodend MillRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen
4/5
EmmausRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen
5/5
Aurora Caffe BarPub/bar/nightclub
5/5
Mellors Catering Services Ltd At Milton St Johns CE Primary SchoolSchool/college/university
5/5
Bees BitesTakeaway/sandwich shop
3/5

Source: Food Standards Agency

Energy & Carbon Intensity

8%
Renewable Energy
79g
CO₂/kWh
low
Intensity Level

Generation Mix

nuclear 53.3%gas 17.4%imports 13.0%biomass 7.9%wind 4.3%solar 4.1%

Source: National Grid ESO Carbon Intensity API

Elevation

141m
Highabove sea level

At 141m above sea level, this location is well-elevated, significantly reducing flood risk from coastal and river sources.

Source: Open Topo Data (SRTM 30m)

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