Winterford Road is in Mossley, Ashton-Under-Lyne and in Tameside district. OL5 9ED 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 Winterford Road, Mossley, Ashton-under-lyne, OL5 9ED and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL5 9EZ, OL5 9EX, OL5 9EB, OL5 9EU, OL5 9EE, OL5 9HA, OL5 9HB, OL5 9DN, OL5 9EA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OL5 9ED is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.8% | 50.9% | 1.1% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 50.2% | 49.1% | -1.1% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around OL5 9ED, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.6% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 41.7% | 45.6% | 3.9% | 37.9% | 7.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.8% | 33.9% | 0.1% | 44.2% | -10.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 2.9% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 14% | 10.9% | -3.1% | 9.1% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 7.5% | 4.6% | -2.9% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50.2% | 48.1% | -2.1% | 48.4% | -0.3% |
| Good health | 25.7% | 29.3% | 3.6% | 33.6% | -4.3% |
| Fair health | 16.8% | 12.7% | -4.1% | 12.7% | 0.0% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 6.8% | 0.9% | 4.0% | 2.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 3.1% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 21%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.3% | 24.4% | -12.9% | 18.2% | 6.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.4% | 11.3% | -4.1% | 9.6% | 1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.1% | 18.5% | 1.4% | 13.4% | 5.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 7.6% | 4.5% | 5.3% | 2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 16% | 5.5% | 16.9% | -0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.3% | 21% | 8.7% | 33.8% | -12.8% |
| Other | 4.4% | 1.3% | -3.1% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.7% | 96.6% | -0.1% | 81.4% | 15.2% |
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 | 96.4% | 97.2% | 0.8% | 83.2% | 14.0% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.4% | 97.2% | 1.8% | 83.2% | 14.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 2.8% | 2.1% | 9.8% | -7.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 4% | 0% | -4.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.8% | 76.7% | 2.1% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 20.2% | 13.5% | 6.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.9% | 37.2% | 9.7% |
| Christian | 43.6% | 46.2% | -2.6% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Winterford Road 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 similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 58% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Winterford Road, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £236,000 | 2024-12-13 | £244,253 |
| 21 Winterford Road, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2021-08-27 | £161,945 |
| 19 Winterford Road, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2015-10-07 | £186,542 |
| 3 Winterford Road, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2015-01-29 | £243,984 |
| 5 Winterford Road, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2014-12-12 | £157,838 |
| Full-Time Employee | 74 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| 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 | 158 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Whiteacre Nursery School Romney Street , OL6 9HU | - not rated | 5,035 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilshaw Nursery School Store Street , OL7 9QA | - not rated | 5,429 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Micklehurst All Saints CofE Primary School The Rowans , Mossley OL5 9DR | 3out of 4 | 321 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Micklehurst Community Junior School The Rowans , Mossley OL5 9DR | - not rated | 321 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints CofE Infant School Micklehurst Road , Mossley OL5 9JF | - not rated | 404 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Milton St John's CofE Primary School Mill Lane , Mossley OL5 0BN | 3out of 4 | 579 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's RC Primary School Market Street , Mossley OL5 0ES | 3out of 4 | 801 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | - not rated | 463 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mossley Hollins High School Huddersfield Road , Mossley OL5 9DP | 3out of 4 | 463 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Damian's RC Science College Lees Road , OL6 8BH | 4out of 4 | 3,271 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hartshead Sports College Greenhurst Road , OL6 9DX | - not rated | 3,362 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Copley Academy Huddersfield Road , SK15 3RR | 3out of 4 | 3,798 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 4,351 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton Sixth Form College Darnton Road , OL6 9RL | - not rated | 4,351 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tameside College Beaufort Road , OL6 6NX | - not rated | 4,977 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 | 2,240 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bright Futures School Friezland Lane , Greenfield OL3 7EU | - not rated | 2,553 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Works 4 U Support Services (Norman Mackie & Associates Ltd) The Peacock , SK15 1EB | - not rated | 3,784 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Samuel Laycock School Broadoak Road , OL6 8RF | - not rated | 3,818 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Samuel Laycock School Broadoak Road , OL6 8RF | - not rated | 3,891 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 | 441 yd | |
| Emmaus Cafe | Longlands Mill, Queen Street | 568 yd | |
| Muscle Fuel - At Mossley Health And Fitness Centre | Squire Mill, Micklehurst Road | 633 yd | |
| Country Style Cafe | Country Style Cafe, 169 Manchester Road | 687 yd | |
| Red Rose Restaurant | Red Rose Restaurant, 149 Manchester Road | 687 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Micklehurst Liberal Club Ltd | Micklehurst Liberal Club Ltd, 38 Micklehurst Road | 399 yd | |
| New Bridge Inn | New Bridge Inn, Micklehurst Road | 437 yd | |
| Aurora Caffe Bar | Aurora Caffe Bar, 207 Manchester Road | 612 yd | |
| Britannia Inn | Britannia Inn, Manchester Road | 612 yd | |
| The Commercial Hotel | The Commercial Hotel, 58 Manchester Road | 679 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellas Sandwich Bar | Unit C1 Centre Court, Waggon Road | 491 yd | |
| Railway Fish And Chips | Station Square, Manchester Road | 666 yd | |
| Hing Wah Chippy | Hing Wah Chippy, 163 Manchester Road | 687 yd | |
| Mossley Pizza And Fast Food | Mossley Pizza And Fast Food, 161 Manchester Road | 687 yd | |
| Mossley Tandoori Take Away | Mossley Tandoori Take Away, 167 Manchester Road | 687 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Late Shop | Co-op, 23 Arundel Street | 988 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mossley Hollins High School HUDDERSFIELD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 461 yd |
| Mossley Hollins High School (Closed) Huddersfield Road | grass pitches | 549 yd |
| Mossley Park STAMFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 783 yd |
| Seel Park MARKET STREET | grass pitches | 863 yd |
| Egmont Street Playing Fields EGMONT STREET | grass pitches | 897 yd |
| Micklehurst Cricket & Social Club RICHMOND LODGE RICHMOND LODGE HUDDERSFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 898 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 | 49.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 51.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.