Ashton-under-Lyne · OL5

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Covering Mossley, Mossley Cross, including Saddleworth South, Stalybridge North. Find qualified electricians nearby.

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OL5 (Mossley) in a nutshell

OL5 covers Mossley, Mossley Cross, in Oldham and Tameside. Give your full postcode when you ask for quotes, so the pro can confirm they cover your street.

Local tips for OL5

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Two councils in one district

OL5 is split between Oldham and Tameside. Some councils run their own landlord licensing, so check which one your home is in.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) local authority
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Give your full postcode

OL5 stretches across Mossley, Saddleworth South, Stalybridge North, so give your full postcode, not just 'OL5', when you ask for quotes.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) wards
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Own your home? This is for you too.

It's not just for landlords. Homeowners and buyers use these checks for peace of mind too.

Where's this from?ONS Census 2021, Ashton-under-Lyne: 51.0% owner-occupied
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England landlord rules: quick version

  • Every 5 years: an electrical inspection and test by a qualified person.
  • Within 28 days: give your tenants a copy of the report.
  • If asked: send it to the council within 7 days.

Always double-check on GOV.UK.

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Frequently asked questions

Which areas does OL5 cover?

OL5 (Mossley, Mossley Cross) includes the wards of Mossley, Saddleworth South, Stalybridge North (ONS Postcode Directory via postcodes.io).

Which postcode districts are next to OL5?

Neighbouring districts include SK15 (Stalybridge), OL4 (Austerlands), OL3 (Delph), SK14 (Hyde), OL6 (Ashton-under-Lyne) (ONS Postcode Directory via Doogal). A pro covering OL5 may well cover these too, so it's worth asking.

How many homes are in OL5?

About 4,937 households and 10,957 residents at the 2011 Census, across 370 active postcodes (Doogal / ONS Postcode Directory).

Which council area is OL5 in?

OL5 sits in Oldham, Tameside (postcodes.io). Parliamentary constituency: Oldham East and Saddleworth, Stalybridge and Hyde.

📊 The numbers behind this page
Postcode district
OL5 1
Areas covered
Mossley, Mossley Cross 2
Active postcodes
370 3
Households (2011 Census, via Doogal)
4,937 2
Population (2011 Census, via Doogal)
10,957 2
Electoral wards
Mossley, Saddleworth South, Stalybridge North 4
Parliamentary constituencies
Oldham East and Saddleworth, Stalybridge and Hyde 4
Local authority
Oldham, Tameside 4
Households privately renting (Ashton-under-Lyne built-up area)
21.3% 5
  1. ONS Postcode Directory
  2. Doogal
  3. Doogal / ONSPD
  4. postcodes.io
  5. ONS Census 2021

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