Manchester Road is in Mossley, Ashton-Under-Lyne and in Tameside district. OL5 9LU 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 Manchester Road, Mossley, Ashton-under-lyne, OL5 9LU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL5 9LX, OL5 9LY, OL5 9LZ, OL5 9ND, OL5 9HH, OL5 0DW, OL5 9NB, OL5 9AA, OL5 0DT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OL5 9LU is primarily male, with 53.1% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 46.9% | -3.3% | 51.0% | -4.1% |
| Male | 49.8% | 53.1% | 3.3% | 49.0% | 4.1% |
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 | 34.3% | 39.3% | 5.0% | 37.9% | 1.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.2% | 42.9% | -7.3% | 44.2% | -1.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.9% | 0.9% | -1.0% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 1.4% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 12.3% | 4.8% | 9.1% | 3.2% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 3.2% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
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 | 52.6% | 46.2% | -6.4% | 48.4% | -2.2% |
| Good health | 32.1% | 36.4% | 4.3% | 33.6% | 2.8% |
| Fair health | 10.4% | 12.7% | 2.3% | 12.7% | 0.0% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 3.3% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 9LU this area, 8.3% 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 44.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.8% | 8.3% | -9.5% | 18.2% | -9.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.3% | 6.5% | -3.8% | 9.6% | -3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.7% | 13.8% | 2.1% | 13.4% | 0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 5.1% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.1% | 19.4% | 6.3% | 16.9% | 2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 38% | 44.2% | 6.2% | 33.8% | 10.4% |
| Other | 5.2% | 2.8% | -2.4% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.4% | 2.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 97.6% | 92.7% | -4.9% | 81.4% | 11.3% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 96.7% 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 | 94.4% | 96.7% | 2.3% | 83.2% | 13.5% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 2.2% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.8% | 96.7% | 3.9% | 83.2% | 13.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 9.8% | -6.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.8% | 0.4% | -4.4% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.8% | 76.7% | 5.1% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 15.6% | 13.5% | 2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.9% | 37.2% | 13.7% |
| Christian | 40.7% | 46.2% | -5.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Manchester 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 -20.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 105 Manchester Road, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £216,000 | 2024-08-23 | £210,376 |
| 101 Manchester Road, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £202,000 | 2023-03-02 | £208,184 |
| 109 Manchester Road, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2023-01-30 | £207,050 |
| 107 Manchester Road, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £183,000 | 2022-01-28 | £198,528 |
| 101 Manchester Road, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £157,500 | 2020-03-20 | £216,135 |
OL5 9LU 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 | 82 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 32 |
| Education | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Livingstone Primary School Valeside , Mossley OL5 0AP | 3out of 4 | 369 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's RC Primary School Market Street , Mossley OL5 0ES | 3out of 4 | 653 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's CofE Primary School Stamford Street , Mossley OL5 0HT | 3out of 4 | 758 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Micklehurst All Saints CofE Primary School The Rowans , Mossley OL5 9DR | 3out of 4 | 891 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Milton St John's CofE Primary School Mill Lane , Mossley OL5 0BN | 3out of 4 | 1,068 yd | Voluntary controlled 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 | 4out of 4 | 1,376 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Damian's RC Science College Lees Road , OL6 8BH | 4out of 4 | 2,528 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Academy Ashton Broadoak Road , OL6 8RF | 2out of 4 | 3,044 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Copley Academy Huddersfield Road , SK15 3RR | 1out of 4 | 3,086 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Hill School Thompson Cross , Stamford Street SK15 1LX | 3out of 4 | 3,540 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 | 3,425 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tameside College Beaufort Road , OL6 6NX | - not rated | 4,050 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works 4 U Summort (Norman Mackie & Associates Ltd) The Peacock , SK15 1EB | - not rated | 2,874 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Samuel Laycock School Broadoak Road , OL6 8RF | 2out of 4 | 3,020 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bright Futures School Friezland Lane , Greenfield OL3 7EU | - not rated | 3,479 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawrence House The Coach House , Dean Terrace OL6 8AJ | - not rated | 3,686 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Trinity School Birbeck Street , Off High Street SK15 1SH | - not rated | 4,146 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Country Style Cafe | Country Style Cafe, 169 Manchester Road | 281 yd | |
| Red Rose Restaurant | Red Rose Restaurant, 149 Manchester Road | 281 yd | |
| Emmaus Cafe | Longlands Mill, Queen Street | 426 yd | |
| Pho Thong Thai Restaurant | Pho Thong Thai Restaurant, 21 Stamford Street | 943 yd | |
| San Giorgio | Ferattis, Stamford Street | 970 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best 'O' Brass Inn | Best 'O' Brass Inn, 147 Manchester Road | 226 yd | |
| The Commercial Hotel | The Commercial Hotel, 58 Manchester Road | 346 yd | |
| Aurora Caffe Bar | Aurora Caffe Bar, 207 Manchester Road | 446 yd | |
| Britannia Inn | Britannia Inn, Manchester Road | 446 yd | |
| New Bridge Inn | New Bridge Inn, Micklehurst Road | 457 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crunchy Chicken | Crunchy Chicken, 175 Manchester Road | 281 yd | |
| Hing Wah Chippy | Hing Wah Chippy, 163 Manchester Road | 281 yd | |
| Mossley Pizza And Fast Food | Mossley Pizza And Fast Food, 161 Manchester Road | 281 yd | |
| Mossley Tandoori Take Away | Mossley Tandoori Take Away, 167 Manchester Road | 281 yd | |
| Mr Kabab | Mr Kabab, 46 Manchester Road | 302 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Late Shop | Co-op, 23 Arundel Street | 949 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Egmont Street Playing Fields EGMONT STREET | grass pitches | 128 yd |
| Mossley Park STAMFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 494 yd |
| Seel Park MARKET STREET | grass pitches | 612 yd |
| Area 5 Fitness WEIR MILL WEIR MILL MANCHESTER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 742 yd |
| Stamford Golf Club OAKFIELD OAKFIELD HUDDERSFIELD ROAD | golf | 1,020 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.