Tame View is in Mossley, Ashton-Under-Lyne and in Tameside district. OL5 0BX is located in the Mossley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Stalybridge and Hyde. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Tame View, Mossley, Ashton-under-lyne, OL5 0BX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL5 0BU, OL5 0SX, OL5 0BT, OL5 0BS, OL5 0BQ, OL5 0BN, OL5 0BP, OL5 0SP, OL5 0DA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OL5 0BX has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.5% | 49.8% | 2.3% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 52.5% | 50.2% | -2.3% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around OL5 0BX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.5% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 34.7% | 47.5% | 12.8% | 37.9% | 9.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50% | 37.9% | -12.1% | 44.2% | -6.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 11.4% | 8.3% | -3.1% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 1.3% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 52.9% | 56.3% | 3.4% | 48.4% | 7.9% |
| Good health | 31.6% | 32.3% | 0.7% | 33.6% | -1.3% |
| Fair health | 12.8% | 9.4% | -3.4% | 12.7% | -3.3% |
| Bad health | 2% | 2% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around OL5 0BX this area, 7.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 47.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14% | 7.6% | -6.4% | 18.2% | -10.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.3% | 8.6% | -3.7% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.1% | 11.1% | -2.0% | 13.4% | -2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 3.8% | -0.4% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 19% | 8.4% | 16.9% | 2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 41.9% | 47.6% | 5.7% | 33.8% | 13.8% |
| Other | 3.8% | 2.2% | -1.6% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.6% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 98% | 93.6% | -4.4% | 81.4% | 12.2% |
In this area, 95.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 99.3% | 95.6% | -3.7% | 83.2% | 12.4% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 3% | 2.7% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99% | 95.1% | -3.9% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 9.8% | -6.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.7% | 76.7% | 13.0% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| No passport held | 7.9% | 13.5% | -5.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.2% | 37.2% | 14.0% |
| Christian | 41.4% | 46.2% | -4.8% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tame View was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Mossley average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.2%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 61% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Tame View, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £183,000 | 2020-11-17 | £236,658 |
| 1 Tame View, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £128,000 | 2014-02-06 | £235,912 |
| 1 Tame View, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2005-06-20 | £206,122 |
| 7 Tame View, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £49,500 | 1999-05-21 | £238,071 |
| 7 Tame View, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £20,000 | 1998-08-19 | £101,000 |
OL5 0BX area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 18% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 146 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 32 |
| Education | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milton St John's CofE Primary School Mill Lane , Mossley OL5 0BN | 3out of 4 | 136 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's RC Primary School Market Street , Mossley OL5 0ES | 3out of 4 | 434 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's CofE Primary School Stamford Street , Mossley OL5 0HT | 3out of 4 | 658 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Livingstone Primary School Valeside , Mossley OL5 0AP | 3out of 4 | 797 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Micklehurst All Saints CofE Primary School The Rowans , Mossley OL5 9DR | 3out of 4 | 945 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mossley Hollins High School Huddersfield Road , Mossley OL5 9DP | 4out of 4 | 981 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Damian's RC Science College Lees Road , OL6 8BH | 4out of 4 | 2,844 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Academy Ashton Broadoak Road , OL6 8RF | 2out of 4 | 3,467 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Leesbrook Roxbury Avenue , OL4 5JE | - not rated | 3,477 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Copley Academy Huddersfield Road , SK15 3RR | 1out of 4 | 4,085 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashton Sixth Form College Darnton Road , OL6 9RL | - not rated | 4,203 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tameside College Beaufort Road , OL6 6NX | - not rated | 4,832 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bright Futures School Friezland Lane , Greenfield OL3 7EU | - not rated | 2,839 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Samuel Laycock School Broadoak Road , OL6 8RF | 2out of 4 | 3,427 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawrence House The Coach House , Dean Terrace OL6 8AJ | - not rated | 3,593 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Works 4 U Summort (Norman Mackie & Associates Ltd) The Peacock , SK15 1EB | - not rated | 3,800 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Iqra High School 319 Waterloo Street , OL4 1BJ | - not rated | 4,469 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Allotment Cafe | The Allotment Cafe, 315 Manchester Road | 223 yd | |
| San Giorgio | Ferattis, Stamford Street | 445 yd | |
| Doodle Pots | Doodle Pots, 2 Lees Road | 451 yd | |
| Pho Thong Thai Restaurant | Pho Thong Thai Restaurant, 21 Stamford Street | 492 yd | |
| Emmaus Cafe | Longlands Mill, Queen Street | 576 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yorkshire Ward Conservative Club | Yorkshire Ward Conservative Club, Carrhill Road | 221 yd | |
| Mossley Masonic Club | Westholme, Stockport Road | 325 yd | |
| The Blazing Rag | The Blazing Rag Inn, George Street | 372 yd | |
| The Butchers Arms | Butchers Arms, 7 Stockport Road | 420 yd | |
| Mossley Central Conservative Club | Conservative Club, Mountain Street | 439 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spice Of Life | Spice Of Life, 14 Stockport Road | 420 yd | |
| Tsang Supper Bar | Tsang Supper Bar, 23 Stamford Street | 485 yd | |
| Sweet Vintage | Sweet Vintage, 9 Stamford Street | 485 yd | |
| Mans Wok | Mans Wok, 41 Stamford Street | 563 yd | |
| Railway Fish And Chips | Station Square, Manchester Road | 626 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Late Shop | Co-op, 23 Arundel Street | 540 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Seel Park MARKET STREET | grass pitches | 605 yd |
| Mossley Park STAMFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 615 yd |
| Mossley Hollins High School HUDDERSFIELD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 874 yd |
| Mossley Hollins High School (Closed) Huddersfield Road | grass pitches | 1,057 yd |
| Egmont Street Playing Fields EGMONT STREET | grass pitches | 1,077 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.