Tamebank is in Mossley, Ashton-Under-Lyne and in Tameside district. OL5 9BY is located in the Mossley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Stalybridge and Hyde. This postcode has been in use since 1992-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Tamebank, Mossley, Ashton-under-lyne, OL5 9BY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL5 9HF, OL5 9AX, OL5 9BB, OL5 9BD, OL5 0SU, OL5 0RX, OL5 0RY, OL5 9AY, OL5 0RZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OL5 9BY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.3% 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 | 53.9% | 54.3% | 0.4% | 51.0% | 3.3% |
| Male | 46.1% | 45.7% | -0.4% | 49.0% | -3.3% |
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 | 37.1% | 38.8% | 1.7% | 37.9% | 0.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.6% | 43.5% | -1.1% | 44.2% | -0.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 2.1% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 11% | 1.1% | 9.1% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 3.8% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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 (87.6%) 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 | 51.2% | 48.1% | -3.1% | 48.4% | -0.3% |
| Good health | 35.2% | 39.5% | 4.3% | 33.6% | 5.9% |
| Fair health | 9.8% | 6.5% | -3.3% | 12.7% | -6.2% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 3.8% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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 | 16% | 12.9% | -3.1% | 18.2% | -5.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.1% | 10% | -4.1% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.4% | 10% | -6.4% | 13.4% | -3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 5.4% | 0.2% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.6% | 20.8% | 6.2% | 16.9% | 3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.3% | 40.8% | 7.5% | 33.8% | 7.0% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2% | 0.7% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95.7% | 94.5% | -1.2% | 81.4% | 13.1% |
In this area, 95.5% 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 | 94.9% | 95.5% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 12.3% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 2.7% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.5% | 95.9% | 1.4% | 83.2% | 12.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 9.8% | -6.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.9% | 76.7% | 10.2% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 10.3% | 13.5% | -3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.3% | 37.2% | 5.1% |
| Christian | 49.5% | 46.2% | 3.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tamebank 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.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Tamebank, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £532,500 | 2022-11-15 | £559,073 |
| 3 Tamebank, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2004-02-20 | £625,917 |
| 3 Tamebank, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2003-10-20 | £258,554 |
| 3 Tamebank, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 1998-11-06 | £812,133 |
| 3 Tamebank, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 1995-05-05 | £827,438 |
OL5 9BY 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 | 109 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Other | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hollins Nursery School Hollins Lane , Micklehurst OL5 9DP | - not rated | 960 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | 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 | 692 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Micklehurst All Saints CofE Primary School The Rowans , Mossley OL5 9DR | 3out of 4 | 1,079 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Micklehurst Community Junior School The Rowans , Mossley OL5 9DR | - not rated | 1,079 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Friezland Primary School Church Road , Greenfield OL3 7LN | 3out of 4 | 1,162 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints CofE Infant School Micklehurst Road , Mossley OL5 9JF | - not rated | 1,173 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | 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 | 653 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mossley Hollins High School Huddersfield Road , Mossley OL5 9DP | 3out of 4 | 653 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Damian's RC Science College Lees Road , OL6 8BH | 4out of 4 | 3,655 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hartshead Sports College Greenhurst Road , OL6 9DX | - not rated | 3,802 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Leesbrook Roxbury Avenue , OL4 5JE | 3out of 4 | 3,847 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 | 4,998 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton Sixth Form College Darnton Road , OL6 9RL | - not rated | 4,998 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 | 1,741 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bright Futures School Friezland Lane , Greenfield OL3 7EU | - not rated | 2,024 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Samuel Laycock School Broadoak Road , OL6 8RF | - not rated | 4,245 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawrence House The Coach House , Dean Terrace OL6 8AJ | - not rated | 4,281 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Samuel Laycock School Broadoak Road , OL6 8RF | - not rated | 4,315 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chutney Massala | The Old Fire Station, Manchester Road | 222 yd | |
| Tumbles Catering Limited | Park Mill Industrial Estate, Manchester Road | 257 yd | |
| The Allotment Cafe | The Allotment Cafe, 315 Manchester Road | 565 yd | |
| Lal Quila Restaurant | Restaurant Roaches Industrial Estate, Manchester Road | 570 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Roaches Lock | Roaches Lock, 387 Manchester Road | 222 yd | |
| Tollemache Arms | Tollemache Arms, Manchester Road | 281 yd | |
| Rising Sun Inn | Rising Sun Inn, Stockport Road | 299 yd | |
| Church Inn | Church Inn, 82 Stockport Road | 445 yd | |
| Dysarts Arms | Dysarts Arms, Huddersfield Road | 584 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mossley Hollins High School HUDDERSFIELD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 656 yd |
| Saddleworth Cricket Tennis And Bowling Club Well-i-hole Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 911 yd |
| Mossley Hollins High School (Closed) Huddersfield Road | 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.