Dysarts Close, Mossley, Ashton-under-lyne, OL5 9DD

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OL5 9DD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	50.4%	51.8%	1.4%	51.0%	0.8%
Male	49.6%	48.2%	-1.4%	49.0%	-0.8%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of OL5 9DD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 63.5% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	26.2%	20.5%	-5.7%	37.9%	-17.4%
Married: Opposite sex	57.1%	63.5%	6.4%	44.2%	19.3%
Separated	0%	0.9%	0.9%	2.2%	-1.3%
Divorced	9.4%	7.3%	-2.1%	9.1%	-1.8%
Widowed	7.3%	7.8%	0.5%	6.1%	1.7%

Health

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	42.7%	42.5%	-0.2%	48.4%	-5.9%
Good health	37.7%	39.4%	1.7%	33.6%	5.8%
Fair health	15.8%	15.4%	-0.4%	12.7%	2.7%
Bad health	2.7%	1.6%	-1.1%	4.0%	-2.4%
Very bad health	1.2%	1.2%	0.0%	1.2%	0.0%

Education and Qualifications

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 9DD this area, 9.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 45.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	15.9%	9.1%	-6.8%	18.2%	-9.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	9.9%	9.1%	-0.8%	9.6%	-0.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.2%	13.2%	-1.0%	13.4%	-0.2%
Apprenticeship	4.7%	7.3%	2.6%	5.3%	2.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.7%	11.9%	-1.8%	16.9%	-5.0%
Degree or Similar	39.1%	45.2%	6.1%	33.8%	11.4%
Other	2.6%	4.1%	1.5%	2.8%	1.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.5% 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%	1.2%	1.2%	0.7%	0.5%
Indian	0%	1.6%	1.6%	3.1%	-1.5%
Other Asian	0%	0.8%	0.8%	1.6%	-0.8%
Black African	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.5%	-2.5%
White	99.6%	96.5%	-3.1%	81.4%	15.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.2% 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	97.7%	97.2%	-0.5%	83.2%	14.0%
European Union	1.5%	1.2%	-0.3%	6.1%	-4.9%
Africa	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	0.4%	1.2%	0.8%	5.6%	-4.4%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.3%	-0.9%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.9%	97.2%	0.3%	83.2%	14.0%
10+ Years	0%	2.8%	2.8%	9.8%	-7.0%
5-10 Years	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	2.9%	-2.9%
2-5 Years	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	1.9%	0%	-1.9%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	91.3%	76.7%	14.6%
Ireland	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Italy	0.8%	0.6%	0.2%
No passport held	7.5%	13.5%	-6.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	23.3%	37.2%	-13.9%
Christian	70.4%	46.2%	24.2%
Hindu	1.6%	1.7%	-0.1%
Not answered	4.7%	6.0%	-1.3%

Safety

Is Dysarts Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dysarts Close 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 -25.7%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£41,800

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in OL5 9DD, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 4/10 (below average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Dysarts Close are based on 10 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Tameside.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Dysarts Close, Mossley, Ashton-under-lyne, OL5 9DD

Estimated Average Property Prices for OL5 9DD

Average Price
£381,795

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£369,076

Detached
£384,975

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Dysarts Close

Average Price
£341,999

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£328,756

Detached
£347,675

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Dysarts CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
2 Dysarts Close, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building	£375,000	2025-03-10	£372,772
3 Dysarts Close, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building	£315,000	2023-02-03	£316,260
1 Dysarts Close, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building	£219,560	2013-09-12	£412,806
2 Dysarts Close, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building	£170,000	2009-10-13	£321,431
1 Dysarts Close, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building	£175,000	2005-11-25	£308,464

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for OL5 9DD

Employment

OL5 9DD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in OL5 9DD area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 44% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	97
Full-Time Employee	62
Self-Employed	22
Part-Time Employee	20
Unemployed	6
Looking after home or family	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Other	2
Long-Term Sick or disabled	0
Student (economically inactive)	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	21
Education	21
Human health and social work activities	16
Manufacturing	14
Financial and insurance activities	11
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	8
Professional, scientific and technical activities	7
Information and communication	7
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Transport and storage	7
Construction	6
Other	5
Administrative and support service activities	3
Real estate activities	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Friezland Primary School Church Road , Greenfield OL3 7LN	3out of 4	679 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Milton St John's CofE Primary School Mill Lane , Mossley OL5 0BN	3out of 4	1,246 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Micklehurst All Saints CofE Primary School The Rowans , Mossley OL5 9DR	3out of 4	1,523 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Anne's CofE Lydgate Primary School Cedar Lane , Grasscroft OL4 4DS	3out of 4	1,595 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Greenfield Primary School Shaw Street , Greenfield OL3 7AA	4out of 4	1,787 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Mossley Hollins High School Huddersfield Road , Mossley OL5 9DP	4out of 4	992 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Saddleworth School High Street , Uppermill OL3 6BU	3out of 4	3,346 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Oasis Academy Leesbrook Roxbury Avenue , OL4 5JE	- not rated	4,076 yd	Free schools	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Waterhead Academy Huddersfield Road , OL4 3NY	2out of 4	4,150 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Damian's RC Science College Lees Road , OL6 8BH	4out of 4	4,183 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bright Futures School Friezland Lane , Greenfield OL3 7EU	- not rated	1,520 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Lawrence House The Coach House , Dean Terrace OL6 8AJ	- not rated	4,711 yd	Other independent school	No	Boys	More About School
Samuel Laycock School Broadoak Road , OL6 8RF	2out of 4	4,780 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Works 4 U Summort (Norman Mackie & Associates Ltd) The Peacock , SK15 1EB	- not rated	5,067 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Iqra High School 319 Waterloo Street , OL4 1BJ	- not rated	5,142 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Lal Quila Restaurant	Restaurant Roaches Industrial Estate, Manchester Road	203 yd
Tumbles Catering Limited	Park Mill Industrial Estate, Manchester Road	409 yd
Chutney Massala	The Old Fire Station, Manchester Road	412 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Dysarts Arms	Dysarts Arms, Huddersfield Road	204 yd
The Royal George	Royal George Hotel, Manchester Road	209 yd
Tollemache Arms	Tollemache Arms, Manchester Road	364 yd
The Roaches Lock	Roaches Lock, 387 Manchester Road	412 yd
Saddleworth Cricket, Bowling & Tennis Club	Royal George Public House, Well I Hole	499 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Saddleworth Cricket Tennis And Bowling Club Well-i-hole Road	grass pitches, tennis courts	408 yd
Mossley Hollins High School HUDDERSFIELD ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	975 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	40 Mbit/s
Average download speed	36.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	49.23 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	49.23 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	7.5 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	6.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	8.94 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.