Calf Lane is in Mossley, Ashton-Under-Lyne and in Tameside district. OL5 9BN 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 Calf Lane, Mossley, Ashton-under-lyne, OL5 9BN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL5 9GH, OL5 9FG, OL5 9GF, OL5 9GG, OL5 0RT, OL5 9BH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OL5 9BN has a slightly higher male population, with 52.7% 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 | 53% | 47.3% | -5.7% | 51.0% | -3.7% |
| Male | 47% | 52.7% | 5.7% | 49.0% | 3.7% |
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 | 34.2% | 35.7% | 1.5% | 37.9% | -2.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.4% | 50% | -0.4% | 44.2% | 5.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 3.6% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 5.4% | -2.3% | 9.1% | -3.7% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 3.6% | -3.2% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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 (91.4%) 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 | 53% | 58.3% | 5.3% | 48.4% | 9.9% |
| Good health | 31.5% | 33.1% | 1.6% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 13.4% | 6.6% | -6.8% | 12.7% | -6.1% |
| Bad health | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 12.8% | 12.2% | -0.6% | 18.2% | -6.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.1% | 7% | -4.1% | 9.6% | -2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.4% | 12.2% | -3.2% | 13.4% | -1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 3.5% | -2.5% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.7% | 26.1% | 12.4% | 16.9% | 9.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 41% | 39.1% | -1.9% | 33.8% | 5.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| White | 99.3% | 96.7% | -2.6% | 81.4% | 15.3% |
In this area, 95.3% 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% | 95.3% | -4.0% | 83.2% | 12.1% |
| European Union | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.3% | 95.3% | -4.0% | 83.2% | 12.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 9.8% | -5.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.6% | 76.7% | 11.9% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 8.7% | 13.5% | -4.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.9% | 37.2% | -0.3% |
| Christian | 59.1% | 46.2% | 12.9% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 2.7% | 6.0% | -3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Calf 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 fallen by about -26.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wright Mill Calf Lane, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2019-07-22 | £485,154 |
| Wright Mill Calf Lane, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £153,500 | 2013-08-23 | £289,688 |
OL5 9BN area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 21% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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.
OL5 9BN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Education | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friezland Primary School Church Road , Greenfield OL3 7LN | 3out of 4 | 594 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's CofE Lydgate Primary School Cedar Lane , Grasscroft OL4 4DS | 3out of 4 | 1,125 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Milton St John's CofE Primary School Mill Lane , Mossley OL5 0BN | 3out of 4 | 1,247 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's RC Primary School Market Street , Mossley OL5 0ES | 3out of 4 | 1,779 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Micklehurst All Saints CofE Primary School The Rowans , Mossley OL5 9DR | 3out of 4 | 1,806 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 | 1,353 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saddleworth School High Street , Uppermill OL3 6BU | 3out of 4 | 3,376 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Leesbrook Roxbury Avenue , OL4 5JE | - not rated | 3,574 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterhead Academy Huddersfield Road , OL4 3NY | 2out of 4 | 3,618 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Damian's RC Science College Lees Road , OL6 8BH | 4out of 4 | 3,984 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 1,894 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawrence House The Coach House , Dean Terrace OL6 8AJ | - not rated | 4,348 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Samuel Laycock School Broadoak Road , OL6 8RF | 2out of 4 | 4,595 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Iqra High School 319 Waterloo Street , OL4 1BJ | - not rated | 4,645 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsland School Whitecroft Street , Watersheddings OL1 4HX | 3out of 4 | 4,668 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lal Quila Restaurant | Restaurant Roaches Industrial Estate, Manchester Road | 338 yd | |
| Tumbles Catering Limited | Park Mill Industrial Estate, Manchester Road | 455 yd | |
| Chutney Massala | The Old Fire Station, Manchester Road | 505 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tollemache Arms | Tollemache Arms, Manchester Road | 462 yd | |
| The Royal George | Royal George Hotel, Manchester Road | 489 yd | |
| The Roaches Lock | Roaches Lock, 387 Manchester Road | 505 yd | |
| Saddleworth Cricket, Bowling & Tennis Club | Royal George Public House, Well I Hole | 655 yd | |
| Rising Sun Inn | Rising Sun Inn, Stockport Road | 684 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Saddleworth Cricket Tennis And Bowling Club Well-i-hole Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 432 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 | 60.0% |
| 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 | 40.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.