Wilds Square Brook Bottom, Tameside
5 addresses across 1 postcode (OL5), about 30 m long. USRN 39309086.
- Sales: 7 recorded sales since 1995; in 2014 the median was £122,500 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 3 homes have an energy certificate (D: 2, E: 1).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Tameside costs £2,447 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Mossley (Manchester), about 640 m (0.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 80 m away, and Mossley Park (2.7 hectares) is about 500 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 199 to 204 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 5 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Pike Medical Practice, about 290 m away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 270 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 66% of households owned their home and 38% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 1 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 2 | £122,500 | £87,000 | £158,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £139,950 | £139,950 | £139,950 |
| 2003 | 1 | £70,000 | £70,000 | £70,000 |
| 1999 | 1 | £59,000 | £59,000 | £59,000 |
| 1996 | 1 | £21,000 | £21,000 | £21,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 May 2018 | 1 OL5 0QU | Semi-detached | £120,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 20 Nov 2014 | 7 OL5 0QU | Terraced | £158,000 | |
| 24 Sep 2014 | 3 OL5 0QU | Terraced | £87,000 | |
| 25 Apr 2008 | 7 OL5 0QU | Terraced | £139,950 | |
| 18 Dec 2003 | 3 OL5 0QU | Terraced | £70,000 | |
| 30 Mar 1999 | 7 OL5 0QU | Terraced | £59,000 | |
| 9 Aug 1996 | 3 OL5 0QU | Terraced | £21,000 |
Energy performance certificates
3 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 58 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (3). Built: before 1900 (3). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (3).
Council tax
What each band costs in Tameside in 2026-27: Band D £2,447 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,631 | £1,903 | £2,175 | £2,447 | £2,991 | £3,535 | £4,079 | £4,894 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (51% of about 690 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Yorkshire Ward Conservative Club, Yorkshire Ward Conservative Club, Carrhill Road, Mossley, OL5 0BL: up to 11 homes, not permissioned (270 m)
- Fleece Inn 53 Stamford Street, Mossley, OL5 0HR: up to 5 homes, not permissioned (330 m)
- Former Drill Hall, Manchester Road, Mossley, OL5 9AJ: up to 6 homes, not permissioned (490 m (0.3 miles))
- Land at the Highland Laddie PH, The Highland Laddie, Market Street, Mossley, OL5 0ES: up to 6 homes, permissioned (500 m (0.3 miles))
- Britannia Mill, Britannia Mill, Manchester Road, Mossley, OL5 9AJ: up to 62 homes, permissioned (570 m (0.4 miles))
- Britannia New Mill, Britannia New Mill, Queen Street, Mossley, OL5 9AL: up to 73 homes, not permissioned (640 m (0.4 miles))
- Site of River Mill, 6-32 Waggon Road, Mossley: up to 23 homes, not permissioned (790 m (0.5 miles))
- Land between Station Road and Audley Street, Audley Street, Mossley: up to 17 homes, not permissioned (800 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 5 addresses are between 199 m and 204 m above sea level (201 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OL5 0QU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Mossley (Manchester) 260,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| Greenfield 351,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) | |
| Stalybridge 840,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 22 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 50 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Carrhill Road Top Mossley | 30 m |
| Bus or coach station | Stalybridge Bus Station | 4.1 km (2.6 miles) |
| Car parks | Co-Op Grotton, Oldham Car Park | 2 km (1.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | Be.EV Charging Station | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 24.6 km (15 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Pike Medical Practice | 290 m |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Mckeevers Chemists | 190 m |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Mossley Dental Care | 290 m |
| Hospital | Tameside General Hospital | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) |
| Police station | Greater Manchester Police | 3.8 km (2.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Mossley, Mossley | 290 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,140 m² | 80 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Mossley Park 2.7 ha | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 380 m² | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4,690 m² | 350 m |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 7,260 m² | 340 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 3.5 hectares in all.
Landmarks
29 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Holly Bank | Hill | 750 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| Scout Green | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south |
| Willow Lake | Lake or reservoir | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south |
| New Covert | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) south-west |
| Crow Hill | Hill | 1.6 km (1 mile) north-west |
| Castle Clough | Valley | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.6 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0 |
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 3 | 5 |
2 of the street's 5 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Tameside: see them on the Tameside page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milton St John's CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 300 m | No published inspection |
| St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 370 m | No published inspection |
| St George's CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 2–11 | 490 m (0.3 miles) | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Livingstone Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 710 m (0.4 miles) | Report card (Jul 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Micklehurst All Saints CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Mossley Hollins High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Agnes CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Friezland Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Butchers Arms OL5 0QX | Pub/bar/nightclub | 130 m | 5 Very good | 21 Nov 2025 |
| Spice Of Life OL5 0QX | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 130 m | 4 Good | 11 Nov 2025 |
| The Blazing Rag Inn OL5 0HW | Pub/bar/nightclub | 130 m | 5 Very good | 29 Apr 2026 |
| Seven Stars OL7 0LQ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 150 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 8 Jul 2026 |
| Doodle Pots OL5 0PF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 m | 5 Very good | 24 Jan 2025 |
| Yorkshire Ward Conservative Club OL5 0BL | Pub/bar/nightclub | 170 m | 5 Very good | 23 Oct 2024 |
| Rania Mini Market OL5 0NY | Retailers - other | 180 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 26 Mar 2026 |
| George Lawton Hall OL5 0HR | Other catering premises | 190 m | 5 Very good | 10 Jun 2025 |
| Mellors Catering Services Ltd At Milton St Johns CE Primary School OL5 0BN | School/college/university | 220 m | 5 Very good | 1 Oct 2025 |
| Mossley Whole Foods T/a Mossley Organic And Fine Foods OL5 0NY | Retailers - other | 220 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 5 Aug 2026 |
| A. Taylor & Son OL5 0LL | Retailers - other | 230 m | 5 Very good | 19 Nov 2025 |
| Bakers Rolls OL5 0LL | Retailers - other | 230 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 9 Jun 2025 |
| Tsang Supper Bar OL5 0LL | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 230 m | 4 Good | 4 Feb 2026 |
| Sweet Vintage OL5 0LL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 230 m | 5 Very good | 3 Dec 2024 |
| Friendship Convenience OL5 0LL | Retailers - other | 240 m | 4 Good | 27 Aug 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Lees Street (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 66% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 32% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 5% | 17% |
| Private rented | 28% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 69% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 1% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 18% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 27% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 57% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 5% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 10% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 67% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 5% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 38% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 11% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 6 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- OL5 0QU: 5 addresses
Nearby streets
Sandbed Lane · Egerton Street · Manor Street · Webster Street · Lees Street · Birbeck Street · Stamford Road · Stamford Road · Greaves Street · Cross Street · Highland View · George Street
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.