OL5 postcode area
The OL5 postcode district spans 4 neighbourhoods (MSOAs) in Oldham, Tameside. Area Scores range from 1 to 65 across them.
In summary
There is a sharp split within the OL5 district: Springhead & Grasscroft scores 65 out of 100 (#2,377 of 6,856 nationally) while Ashton Central sits at 2 — neighbours on the map, 64 points apart on the index. 1 of the 4 rank in the most-deprived third of England; none reaches the least-deprived third. Median prices range from £162,000 in Ashton Central to £275,000 in Springhead & Grasscroft. Note that the district straddles 2 local authorities — Oldham and Tameside — so its neighbourhoods answer to different councils.
| Neighbourhood | Nat. rank | Area score | Median price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springhead & GrasscroftOldham | 2,377 | 65 | £275,000 |
| MossleyTameside | 3,823 | 44 | £200,000 |
| Carrbrook & MicklehurstTameside | 4,502 | 34 | £238,975 |
| Ashton CentralTameside | 6,750 | 2 | £162,000 |
Nearby areas
Postcode districts around OL5.
A postcode district overlaps several neighbourhoods, so figures are shown per neighbourhood rather than as a single postcode average — neighbouring areas can differ a lot. Neighbourhood (MSOA) boundaries contain ONS data © Crown copyright and database right 2025, Open Government Licence v3.0.