Broadcarr Lane is in Mossley, Ashton-Under-Lyne and in Tameside district. OL5 0JL 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 Broadcarr Lane, Mossley, Ashton-under-lyne, OL5 0JL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OL5 0JL has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% 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 | 50.2% | 48.8% | -1.4% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 49.8% | 51.2% | 1.4% | 49.0% | 2.2% |
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 | 34.5% | 40.9% | 6.4% | 37.9% | 3.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.8% | 37.6% | -3.2% | 44.2% | -6.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 13.2% | 10.5% | -2.7% | 9.1% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 10.3% | 8.8% | -1.5% | 6.1% | 2.7% |
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 | 39.3% | 38.5% | -0.8% | 48.4% | -9.9% |
| Good health | 31.8% | 36.2% | 4.4% | 33.6% | 2.6% |
| Fair health | 18.9% | 15.5% | -3.4% | 12.7% | 2.8% |
| Bad health | 8.5% | 8.5% | 0.0% | 4.0% | 4.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.8% | 24.7% | -8.1% | 18.2% | 6.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.4% | 11% | -3.4% | 9.6% | 1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.6% | 16.5% | 7.9% | 13.4% | 3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 3.8% | -0.8% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.9% | 11% | 4.1% | 16.9% | -5.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.9% | 33% | 7.1% | 33.8% | -0.8% |
| Other | 6.9% | 0% | -6.9% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98% | 97.2% | -0.8% | 81.4% | 15.8% |
In this area, 98.1% 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 | 94.5% | 98.1% | 3.6% | 83.2% | 14.9% |
| European Union | 3.5% | 1% | -2.5% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 0.5% | -1.0% | 5.6% | -5.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.5% | 97.2% | 3.7% | 83.2% | 14.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 1.9% | 1.4% | 9.8% | -7.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.5% | 0% | -4.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.4% | 76.7% | 8.7% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 13.6% | 13.5% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.9% | 37.2% | -4.3% |
| Christian | 60.1% | 46.2% | 13.9% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Broadcarr Lane 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 risen by about 12.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broadcarr House Broadcarr Lane, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £795,000 | 2024-11-07 | £765,584 |
| Broadcarr Cottage Broadcarr Lane, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2000-07-28 | £967,711 |
| Full-Time Employee | 62 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Education | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 766 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's RC Primary School Market Street , Mossley OL5 0ES | 3out of 4 | 995 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Livingstone Primary School Valeside , Mossley OL5 0AP | 3out of 4 | 1,146 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Milton St John's CofE Primary School Mill Lane , Mossley OL5 0BN | 3out of 4 | 1,238 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Agnes CofE Primary School Knolls Lane , Lees OL4 5RU | 3out of 4 | 1,465 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Damian's RC Science College Lees Road , OL6 8BH | 4out of 4 | 1,952 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mossley Hollins High School Huddersfield Road , Mossley OL5 9DP | 4out of 4 | 2,096 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Leesbrook Roxbury Avenue , OL4 5JE | - not rated | 2,555 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Academy Ashton Broadoak Road , OL6 8RF | 2out of 4 | 2,617 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterhead Academy Huddersfield Road , OL4 3NY | 2out of 4 | 3,779 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 3,709 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tameside College Beaufort Road , OL6 6NX | - not rated | 4,317 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldham Sixth Form College Union Street West , OL8 1XU | - not rated | 4,963 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oldham College Rochdale Road , OL9 6AA | - not rated | 5,275 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence House The Coach House , Dean Terrace OL6 8AJ | - not rated | 2,481 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Samuel Laycock School Broadoak Road , OL6 8RF | 2out of 4 | 2,567 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Iqra High School 319 Waterloo Street , OL4 1BJ | - not rated | 3,468 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Works 4 U Summort (Norman Mackie & Associates Ltd) The Peacock , SK15 1EB | - not rated | 3,612 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bright Futures School Friezland Lane , Greenfield OL3 7EU | - not rated | 3,819 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doodle Pots | Doodle Pots, 2 Lees Road | 669 yd | |
| Pho Thong Thai Restaurant | Pho Thong Thai Restaurant, 21 Stamford Street | 687 yd | |
| San Giorgio | Ferattis, Stamford Street | 706 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Billy Goat | Billy Goat Inn, 71 Stamford Street | 565 yd | |
| The Fleece Inn | Fleece Inn, 53 Stamford Street | 662 yd | |
| The Butchers Arms | Butchers Arms, 7 Stockport Road | 701 yd | |
| The Blazing Rag | The Blazing Rag Inn, George Street | 761 yd | |
| Mossley Band Social Club | Mossley Band Social Club, 3 Argyle Street | 764 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mans Wok | Mans Wok, 41 Stamford Street | 670 yd | |
| Tsang Supper Bar | Tsang Supper Bar, 23 Stamford Street | 682 yd | |
| Sweet Vintage | Sweet Vintage, 9 Stamford Street | 682 yd | |
| Spice Of Life | Spice Of Life, 14 Stockport Road | 701 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Late Shop | Co-op, 23 Arundel Street | 651 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Seel Park MARKET STREET | grass pitches | 929 yd |
| Mossley Park STAMFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 1,060 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 | 12.5% |
| 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 | 87.5% |
| Median download speed | 10.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 9.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 17.14 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 17.14 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 1.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 5 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.