Micklehurst Road is in Mossley, Ashton-Under-Lyne and in Tameside district. OL5 9JB 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 Micklehurst Road, Mossley, Ashton-under-lyne, OL5 9JB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL5 9JF, OL5 9HZ, OL5 9NL, OL5 9JD, OL5 9NN, OL5 9NT, OL5 9NU, OL5 9HX, OL5 9SB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OL5 9JB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.9% | 50.5% | 4.6% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 54.1% | 49.5% | -4.6% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 9JB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.8% 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 | 52.8% | 49.8% | -3.0% | 37.9% | 11.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.6% | 35.1% | 3.5% | 44.2% | -9.1% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 1.8% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 8% | 10.2% | 2.2% | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 3.1% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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 | 55.4% | 46.2% | -9.2% | 48.4% | -2.2% |
| Good health | 30.4% | 37.3% | 6.9% | 33.6% | 3.7% |
| Fair health | 10.1% | 10.4% | 0.3% | 12.7% | -2.3% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 4.7% | 0.6% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 | 9.9% | 11.5% | 1.6% | 18.2% | -6.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.7% | 9.3% | -4.4% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.7% | 15% | -6.7% | 13.4% | 1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 6.2% | 3.4% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16% | 21.1% | 5.1% | 16.9% | 4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 34% | 37% | 3.0% | 33.8% | 3.2% |
| Other | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2% | 1.8% | -0.2% | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95.9% | 90.7% | -5.2% | 81.4% | 9.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 92.8% 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 | 97.6% | 92.8% | -4.8% | 83.2% | 9.6% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 4.3% | 3.3% | 5.6% | -1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97% | 91.8% | -5.2% | 83.2% | 8.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 9.8% | -6.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 1.1% | -0.9% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.6% | 76.7% | 7.9% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 12.5% | 13.5% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.2% | 37.2% | 11.0% |
| Christian | 38.5% | 46.2% | -7.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 5.4% | 6.5% | -1.1% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Micklehurst 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. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 4 Hollins Clough House Micklehurst Road, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2022-09-30 | £87,608 |
| Flat 1 Hollins Clough House Micklehurst Road, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2022-09-14 | £58,406 |
| Flat 3 Hollins Clough House Micklehurst Road, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2021-01-19 | £83,611 |
| 60A Micklehurst Road, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £161,500 | 2021-01-14 | £202,125 |
| Flat 1 Hollins Clough House Micklehurst Road, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2020-10-13 | £111,124 |
OL5 9JB 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 103 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Education | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| 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 | 212 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's RC Primary School Market Street , Mossley OL5 0ES | 3out of 4 | 835 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Milton St John's CofE Primary School Mill Lane , Mossley OL5 0BN | 3out of 4 | 850 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Livingstone Primary School Valeside , Mossley OL5 0AP | 3out of 4 | 858 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's CofE Primary School Stamford Street , Mossley OL5 0HT | 3out of 4 | 1,105 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 736 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Damian's RC Science College Lees Road , OL6 8BH | 4out of 4 | 3,164 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Copley Academy Huddersfield Road , SK15 3RR | 1out of 4 | 3,428 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Academy Ashton Broadoak Road , OL6 8RF | 2out of 4 | 3,706 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Hill School Thompson Cross , Stamford Street SK15 1LX | 3out of 4 | 4,136 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 4,084 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tameside College Beaufort Road , OL6 6NX | - not rated | 4,705 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,832 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 | 3,461 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Samuel Laycock School Broadoak Road , OL6 8RF | 2out of 4 | 3,680 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawrence House The Coach House , Dean Terrace OL6 8AJ | - not rated | 4,202 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Trinity School Birbeck Street , Off High Street SK15 1SH | - not rated | 4,698 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muscle Fuel - At Mossley Health And Fitness Centre | Squire Mill, Micklehurst Road | 395 yd | |
| Emmaus Cafe | Longlands Mill, Queen Street | 576 yd | |
| Country Style Cafe | Country Style Cafe, 169 Manchester Road | 610 yd | |
| Red Rose Restaurant | Red Rose Restaurant, 149 Manchester Road | 610 yd | |
| The Allotment Cafe | The Allotment Cafe, 315 Manchester Road | 832 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Micklehurst Liberal Club Ltd | Micklehurst Liberal Club Ltd, 38 Micklehurst Road | 106 yd | |
| New Bridge Inn | New Bridge Inn, Micklehurst Road | 293 yd | |
| Micklehurst Cricket Club | Micklehurst Cricket Club, Castle Lane | 512 yd | |
| Best 'O' Brass Inn | Best 'O' Brass Inn, 147 Manchester Road | 614 yd | |
| Aurora Caffe Bar | Aurora Caffe Bar, 207 Manchester Road | 640 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellas Sandwich Bar | Unit C1 Centre Court, Waggon Road | 315 yd | |
| Ashiana | Ashiana Bank Mill, Manchester Road | 538 yd | |
| Hing Wah Chippy | Hing Wah Chippy, 163 Manchester Road | 610 yd | |
| Mossley Pizza And Fast Food | Mossley Pizza And Fast Food, 161 Manchester Road | 610 yd | |
| Mossley Tandoori Take Away | Mossley Tandoori Take Away, 167 Manchester Road | 610 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Micklehurst Cricket & Social Club RICHMOND LODGE RICHMOND LODGE HUDDERSFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 576 yd |
| Mossley Hollins High School (Closed) Huddersfield Road | grass pitches | 619 yd |
| Egmont Street Playing Fields EGMONT STREET | grass pitches | 632 yd |
| Mossley Hollins High School HUDDERSFIELD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 706 yd |
| Mossley Park STAMFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 823 yd |
| Seel Park MARKET STREET | grass pitches | 942 yd |
| Stamford Golf Club OAKFIELD OAKFIELD HUDDERSFIELD ROAD | golf | 1,049 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.