Fox Platt Road is in Mossley, Ashton-Under-Lyne and in Tameside district. OL5 0EL 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 Fox Platt Road, Mossley, Ashton-under-lyne, OL5 0EL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL5 0EQ, OL5 0EG, OL5 0EJ, OL5 0EN, OL5 0EF, OL5 0EH, OL5 0JA, OL5 0HX, OL5 0EW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OL5 0EL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.7% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.1% | 53.7% | 0.6% | 51.0% | 2.7% |
| Male | 46.9% | 46.3% | -0.6% | 49.0% | -2.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 31.6% | 39.5% | 7.9% | 37.9% | 1.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.6% | 41.2% | -4.4% | 44.2% | -3.0% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 8.2% | 0.7% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 14% | 9.9% | -4.1% | 6.1% | 3.8% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 38.3% | 46.8% | 8.5% | 48.4% | -1.6% |
| Good health | 30.7% | 32.8% | 2.1% | 33.6% | -0.8% |
| Fair health | 23.1% | 13.3% | -9.8% | 12.7% | 0.6% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 5.8% | 0.4% | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 1.4% | -1.1% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 0EL this area, 28.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 16.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.7% | 28.6% | -9.1% | 18.2% | 10.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.8% | 12.6% | 0.8% | 9.6% | 3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.6% | 13.9% | 0.3% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 6.9% | 3.4% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.6% | 19.5% | 5.9% | 16.9% | 2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.8% | 16.5% | 0.7% | 33.8% | -17.3% |
| Other | 3.9% | 2.2% | -1.7% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.3% 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 | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 96% | 98.3% | 2.3% | 81.4% | 16.9% |
In this area, 95.9% 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 | 97.5% | 95.9% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 12.7% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
| Africa | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96% | 95.9% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 12.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 4.1% | 3.7% | 9.8% | -5.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.3% | 76.7% | 6.6% |
| Ireland | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 13.9% | 13.5% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.8% | 37.2% | 4.6% |
| Christian | 55.5% | 46.2% | 9.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 2.4% | 6.0% | -3.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fox Platt Road 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 -17.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Fox Platt Road, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2023-09-29 | £177,423 |
| 8 Fox Platt Road, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £82,550 | 2012-11-02 | £167,884 |
| 12 Fox Platt Road, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £59,995 | 2002-06-19 | £219,625 |
| 12 Fox Platt Road, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £34,000 | 1996-02-12 | £188,378 |
| 4 Fox Platt Road, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £35,000 | 1995-12-21 | £189,815 |
OL5 0EL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 86 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St George's CofE Primary School Stamford Street , Mossley OL5 0HT | 3out of 4 | 126 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's RC Primary School Market Street , Mossley OL5 0ES | 3out of 4 | 417 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Livingstone Primary School Valeside , Mossley OL5 0AP | 3out of 4 | 428 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Milton St John's CofE Primary School Mill Lane , Mossley OL5 0BN | 3out of 4 | 915 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Micklehurst All Saints CofE Primary School The Rowans , Mossley OL5 9DR | 3out of 4 | 1,378 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 | 1,653 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Damian's RC Science College Lees Road , OL6 8BH | 4out of 4 | 2,080 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Academy Ashton Broadoak Road , OL6 8RF | 2out of 4 | 2,691 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Leesbrook Roxbury Avenue , OL4 5JE | - not rated | 3,275 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Copley Academy Huddersfield Road , SK15 3RR | 1out of 4 | 3,699 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 | 3,461 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tameside College Beaufort Road , OL6 6NX | - not rated | 4,088 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samuel Laycock School Broadoak Road , OL6 8RF | 2out of 4 | 2,653 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawrence House The Coach House , Dean Terrace OL6 8AJ | - not rated | 2,998 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Works 4 U Summort (Norman Mackie & Associates Ltd) The Peacock , SK15 1EB | - not rated | 3,163 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bright Futures School Friezland Lane , Greenfield OL3 7EU | - not rated | 3,617 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Iqra High School 319 Waterloo Street , OL4 1BJ | - not rated | 4,171 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pho Thong Thai Restaurant | Pho Thong Thai Restaurant, 21 Stamford Street | 346 yd | |
| San Giorgio | Ferattis, Stamford Street | 404 yd | |
| Doodle Pots | Doodle Pots, 2 Lees Road | 479 yd | |
| Emmaus Cafe | Longlands Mill, Queen Street | 628 yd | |
| Country Style Cafe | Country Style Cafe, 169 Manchester Road | 630 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Billy Goat | Billy Goat Inn, 71 Stamford Street | 162 yd | |
| Mossley Association Football Club (inc Bar And Pie Hut) | Mossley Associated Football Club, Market Street | 239 yd | |
| The Fleece Inn | Fleece Inn, 53 Stamford Street | 244 yd | |
| Mossley Band Social Club | Mossley Band Social Club, 3 Argyle Street | 335 yd | |
| Mossley Central Conservative Club | Conservative Club, Mountain Street | 349 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mans Wok | Mans Wok, 41 Stamford Street | 260 yd | |
| Tsang Supper Bar | Tsang Supper Bar, 23 Stamford Street | 364 yd | |
| Sweet Vintage | Sweet Vintage, 9 Stamford Street | 364 yd | |
| Spice Of Life | Spice Of Life, 14 Stockport Road | 482 yd | |
| Railway Fish And Chips | Station Square, Manchester Road | 551 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Late Shop | Co-op, 23 Arundel Street | 311 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Seel Park MARKET STREET | grass pitches | 264 yd |
| Mossley Park STAMFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 382 yd |
| Egmont Street Playing Fields EGMONT STREET | grass pitches | 923 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% |
| Median download speed | 47.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 50.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 76.34 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 76.34 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 19.99 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.