Quickwood is in Mossley, Ashton-Under-Lyne and in Tameside district. OL5 0SF 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 Quickwood, Mossley, Ashton-under-lyne, OL5 0SF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL5 0SG, OL5 0SB, OL5 0SS, OL5 0SQ, OL5 0RF, OL5 0SJ, OL5 0RD, OL5 0SE, OL5 0SA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OL5 0SF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.9% | 50.7% | -5.2% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 44.1% | 49.3% | 5.2% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 | 38.1% | 40.7% | 2.6% | 37.9% | 2.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.4% | 35.3% | -7.1% | 44.2% | -8.9% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 2.7% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 13.9% | 15.4% | 1.5% | 9.1% | 6.3% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 5.9% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
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 (86.4%) 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 | 54.5% | 53.3% | -1.2% | 48.4% | 4.9% |
| Good health | 32.6% | 33.1% | 0.5% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 9.7% | 7.7% | -2.0% | 12.7% | -5.0% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 4% | 1.5% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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.
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 43.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.4% | 10% | -0.4% | 18.2% | -8.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.7% | 9.5% | -2.2% | 9.6% | -0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.6% | 13.1% | -2.5% | 13.4% | -0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 6.8% | 3.3% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.9% | 15.4% | 1.5% | 16.9% | -1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 42% | 43.4% | 1.4% | 33.8% | 9.6% |
| Other | 3% | 1.8% | -1.2% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| White | 98.9% | 97.1% | -1.8% | 81.4% | 15.7% |
In this area, 97.4% 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% | 97.4% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 14.2% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 1.5% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.8% | 97.4% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 14.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 9.8% | -8.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 0.4% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.8% | 76.7% | 11.1% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 10.3% | 13.5% | -3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.4% | 37.2% | 10.2% |
| Christian | 45.9% | 46.2% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Quickwood 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 remained broadly unchanged year on year.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Quickwood, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2024-04-29 | £252,810 |
| 9 Quickwood, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £196,000 | 2020-08-14 | £279,671 |
| 7 Quickwood, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2020-06-16 | £270,247 |
| 9 Quickwood, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2018-11-14 | £248,409 |
| 15 Quickwood, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £171,500 | 2017-04-13 | £294,269 |
OL5 0SF 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 | 98 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Education | 34 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hollins Nursery School Hollins Lane , Micklehurst OL5 9DP | - not rated | 871 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Whiteacre Nursery School Romney Street , OL6 9HU | - not rated | 5,237 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilshaw Nursery School Store Street , OL7 9QA | - not rated | 5,420 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 324 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's RC Primary School Market Street , Mossley OL5 0ES | 3out of 4 | 870 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Micklehurst All Saints CofE Primary School The Rowans , Mossley OL5 9DR | 3out of 4 | 1,039 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Micklehurst Community Junior School The Rowans , Mossley OL5 9DR | - not rated | 1,039 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's CofE Primary School Stamford Street , Mossley OL5 0HT | 3out of 4 | 1,089 yd | Academy converter | 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 | - not rated | 821 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mossley Hollins High School Huddersfield Road , Mossley OL5 9DP | 3out of 4 | 821 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Damian's RC Science College Lees Road , OL6 8BH | 4out of 4 | 3,244 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hartshead Sports College Greenhurst Road , OL6 9DX | - not rated | 3,396 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Leesbrook Roxbury Avenue , OL4 5JE | 3out of 4 | 3,550 yd | Free schools | 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 | 4,640 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton Sixth Form College Darnton Road , OL6 9RL | - not rated | 4,640 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tameside College Beaufort Road , OL6 6NX | - not rated | 5,269 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grasscroft Independent School Stockport Road , Lydgate OL4 5RZ | - not rated | 1,545 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bright Futures School Friezland Lane , Greenfield OL3 7EU | - not rated | 2,437 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Samuel Laycock School Broadoak Road , OL6 8RF | - not rated | 3,836 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawrence House The Coach House , Dean Terrace OL6 8AJ | - not rated | 3,881 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Samuel Laycock School Broadoak Road , OL6 8RF | - not rated | 3,906 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 300 yd | |
| Chutney Massala | The Old Fire Station, Manchester Road | 604 yd | |
| Tumbles Catering Limited | Park Mill Industrial Estate, Manchester Road | 618 yd | |
| Doodle Pots | Doodle Pots, 2 Lees Road | 732 yd | |
| San Giorgio | Ferattis, Stamford Street | 771 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Church Inn | Church Inn, 82 Stockport Road | 95 yd | |
| Rising Sun Inn | Rising Sun Inn, Stockport Road | 253 yd | |
| Mossley Masonic Club | Westholme, Stockport Road | 314 yd | |
| Yorkshire Ward Conservative Club | Yorkshire Ward Conservative Club, Carrhill Road | 380 yd | |
| The Roaches Lock | Roaches Lock, 387 Manchester Road | 604 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spice Of Life | Spice Of Life, 14 Stockport Road | 712 yd | |
| Tsang Supper Bar | Tsang Supper Bar, 23 Stamford Street | 814 yd | |
| Sweet Vintage | Sweet Vintage, 9 Stamford Street | 814 yd | |
| Mans Wok | Mans Wok, 41 Stamford Street | 911 yd | |
| Railway Fish And Chips | Station Square, Manchester Road | 1,028 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Late Shop | Co-op, 23 Arundel Street | 873 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mossley Hollins High School HUDDERSFIELD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 822 yd |
| Seel Park MARKET STREET | grass pitches | 1,009 yd |
| Mossley Park STAMFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 1,024 yd |
| Mossley Hollins High School (Closed) Huddersfield Road | grass pitches | 1,070 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 | 37.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 39.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 55.54 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 55.54 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 12.79 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.