The Willows, Mossley, Ashton-under-lyne, OL5 9EN

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OL5 9EN, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.1% 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	50.9%	55.1%	4.2%	51.0%	4.1%
Male	49.1%	44.9%	-4.2%	49.0%	-4.1%

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 area around OL5 9EN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.3% 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	45.4%	49.3%	3.9%	37.9%	11.4%
Married: Opposite sex	24.1%	23.3%	-0.8%	44.2%	-20.9%
Separated	2.8%	1.9%	-0.9%	2.2%	-0.3%
Divorced	16.2%	19.5%	3.3%	9.1%	10.4%
Widowed	11.6%	6%	-5.6%	6.1%	-0.1%

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	39.4%	36.3%	-3.1%	48.4%	-12.1%
Good health	31.5%	35.9%	4.4%	33.6%	2.3%
Fair health	18.6%	16.5%	-2.1%	12.7%	3.8%
Bad health	8.6%	9.5%	0.9%	4.0%	5.5%
Very bad health	1.8%	1.8%	0.0%	1.2%	0.6%

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 9EN this area, 29.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 15.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	38%	29.6%	-8.4%	18.2%	11.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	16.2%	11.1%	-5.1%	9.6%	1.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.2%	17.1%	0.9%	13.4%	3.7%
Apprenticeship	3.7%	5.1%	1.4%	5.3%	-0.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.2%	19%	8.8%	16.9%	2.1%
Degree or Similar	13.4%	15.7%	2.3%	33.8%	-18.1%
Other	2.3%	2.3%	0.0%	2.8%	-0.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.4% 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)
Indian	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	3.1%	-3.1%
Pakistani	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.7%	-2.4%
Other Asian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%
Black African	0.4%	1.4%	1.0%	2.5%	-1.1%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.0%	-0.7%
Mixed White and Asian	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and African	0.4%	1.7%	1.3%	0.4%	1.3%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.7%	0.7%	0.0%	0.9%	-0.2%
Mixed Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	97.1%	94.4%	-2.7%	81.4%	13.0%
Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 92% 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	98.2%	92%	-6.2%	83.2%	8.8%
European Union	1.1%	5.6%	4.5%	6.1%	-0.5%
Africa	0.4%	1.4%	1.0%	2.7%	-1.3%
Middle East and Asia	0.4%	0.7%	0.3%	5.6%	-4.9%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.5%	92%	-5.5%	83.2%	8.8%
10+ Years	0%	3.5%	3.5%	9.8%	-6.3%
5-10 Years	0%	3.8%	3.8%	2.9%	0.9%
2-5 Years	0.4%	0.7%	0.3%	2.2%	-1.5%
Less than 2 years	2.2%	0%	-2.2%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	69.9%	76.7%	-6.8%
Portugal	1%	0.5%	0.5%
Spain	0.7%	0.4%	0.3%
Poland	2.4%	1.3%	1.1%
Other EU countries	2.1%	1.5%	0.6%
Central and Western Africa	1%	0.3%	0.7%
Southern Asia	0.3%	1.2%	-0.9%
No passport held	22.5%	13.5%	9.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	37.1%	37.2%	-0.1%
Christian	53.8%	46.2%	7.6%
Muslim	1%	6.5%	-5.5%
Not answered	8%	6.0%	2.0%

Safety

Is The Willows Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Willows 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 -10.7%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£42,600

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in OL5 9EN, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 10/10 (very high )
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 - 10/10 (very high )
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 - 10/10 (very high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 10/10 (very high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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) - 10/10 (very high )
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) - 10/10 (very high )
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 The Willows are based on 2 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 The Willows, Mossley, Ashton-under-lyne, OL5 9EN

Estimated Average Property Prices for OL5 9EN

Average Price
£216,550

Semi-Detached
£216,550

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for The Willows

Average Price
£173,820

Semi-Detached
£173,820

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on The WillowsStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
8 The Willows, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£105,000	2012-08-23	£209,795
8 The Willows, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£39,000	2002-07-12	£137,845

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for OL5 9EN

Employment

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	71
Part-Time Employee	35
Retired	30
Long-Term Sick or disabled	30
Unemployed	11
Student (economically inactive)	11
Self-Employed	9
Looking after home or family	9
Other	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	20
Manufacturing	18
Human health and social work activities	10
Accommodation and food service activities	8
Other	8
Administrative and support service activities	7
Construction	7
Transport and storage	6
Real estate activities	4
Education	4
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	4
Information and communication	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Professional, scientific and technical activities	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Financial and insurance activities	1

Schools

Primary

	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	361 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Milton St John's CofE Primary School Mill Lane , Mossley OL5 0BN	3out of 4	821 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Joseph's RC Primary School Market Street , Mossley OL5 0ES	3out of 4	1,116 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Livingstone Primary School Valeside , Mossley OL5 0AP	3out of 4	1,284 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St George's CofE Primary School Stamford Street , Mossley OL5 0HT	3out of 4	1,412 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	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	196 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Damian's RC Science College Lees Road , OL6 8BH	4out of 4	3,585 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Copley Academy Huddersfield Road , SK15 3RR	1out of 4	3,903 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Great Academy Ashton Broadoak Road , OL6 8RF	2out of 4	4,159 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Oasis Academy Leesbrook Roxbury Avenue , OL4 5JE	- not rated	4,369 yd	Free schools	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ashton Sixth Form College Darnton Road , OL6 9RL	- not rated	4,617 yd	Academy 16-19 converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Tameside College Beaufort Road , OL6 6NX	- not rated	5,239 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	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	2,292 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Works 4 U Summort (Norman Mackie & Associates Ltd) The Peacock , SK15 1EB	- not rated	4,003 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Samuel Laycock School Broadoak Road , OL6 8RF	2out of 4	4,129 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Lawrence House The Coach House , Dean Terrace OL6 8AJ	- not rated	4,487 yd	Other independent school	No	Boys	More About School
Trinity School Birbeck Street , Off High Street SK15 1SH	- not rated	5,234 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Muscle Fuel - At Mossley Health And Fitness Centre	Squire Mill, Micklehurst Road	445 yd
The Allotment Cafe	The Allotment Cafe, 315 Manchester Road	753 yd
Emmaus Cafe	Longlands Mill, Queen Street	955 yd
Chutney Massala	The Old Fire Station, Manchester Road	994 yd
Tumbles Catering Limited	Park Mill Industrial Estate, Manchester Road	1,045 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Micklehurst Liberal Club Ltd	Micklehurst Liberal Club Ltd, 38 Micklehurst Road	609 yd
Micklehurst Cricket Club	Micklehurst Cricket Club, Castle Lane	686 yd
New Bridge Inn	New Bridge Inn, Micklehurst Road	747 yd
The Roaches Lock	Roaches Lock, 387 Manchester Road	994 yd
Dysarts Arms	Dysarts Arms, Huddersfield Road	999 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Bellas Sandwich Bar	Unit C1 Centre Court, Waggon Road	792 yd
Ashiana	Ashiana Bank Mill, Manchester Road	987 yd
Hing Wah Chippy	Hing Wah Chippy, 163 Manchester Road	1,051 yd
Mossley Pizza And Fast Food	Mossley Pizza And Fast Food, 161 Manchester Road	1,051 yd
Mossley Tandoori Take Away	Mossley Tandoori Take Away, 167 Manchester Road	1,051 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Mossley Hollins High School (Closed) Huddersfield Road	grass pitches	135 yd
Mossley Hollins High School HUDDERSFIELD ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	203 yd
Micklehurst Cricket & Social Club RICHMOND LODGE RICHMOND LODGE HUDDERSFIELD ROAD	grass pitches	723 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	58.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed	53.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	79.91 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	79.91 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	13.5 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	13.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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