Sydney Street is in Mossley, Ashton-Under-Lyne and in Tameside district. OL5 9PG 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 Sydney Street, Mossley, Ashton-under-lyne, OL5 9PG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL5 9PE, OL5 9PF, OL5 9PD, OL5 9PB, OL5 9JA, OL5 9NX, OL5 9NU, OL5 9NT, OL5 9NY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OL5 9PG, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.8% 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 | 54.5% | 52.8% | -1.7% | 51.0% | 1.8% |
| Male | 45.5% | 47.2% | 1.7% | 49.0% | -1.8% |
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 9PG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.8% 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 | 38.6% | 50.8% | 12.2% | 37.9% | 12.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.8% | 26.8% | -14.0% | 44.2% | -17.4% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 3.8% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 14.1% | 13.1% | -1.0% | 9.1% | 4.0% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 5.5% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
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 | 44.5% | 52.8% | 8.3% | 48.4% | 4.4% |
| Good health | 38.6% | 32.1% | -6.5% | 33.6% | -1.5% |
| Fair health | 13.6% | 11.9% | -1.7% | 12.7% | -0.8% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 2.8% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 | 21.2% | 16% | -5.2% | 18.2% | -2.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.3% | 11.6% | -4.7% | 9.6% | 2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.1% | 12.7% | -1.4% | 13.4% | -0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 4.4% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13% | 23.8% | 10.8% | 16.9% | 6.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.2% | 29.8% | 2.6% | 33.8% | -4.0% |
| Other | 3.8% | 1.7% | -2.1% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.5% 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 | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.5% | 0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| White | 95% | 95.5% | 0.5% | 81.4% | 14.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 95% 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 | 94.5% | 95% | 0.5% | 83.2% | 11.8% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 1.4% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Africa | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.6% | 94.5% | 0.9% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 2.7% | 0.9% | 9.8% | -7.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 1.4% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.4% | 76.7% | 4.7% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| No passport held | 16.3% | 13.5% | 2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.1% | 37.2% | 11.9% |
| Christian | 42.2% | 46.2% | -4.0% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sydney Street 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 risen by about 5.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Sydney Street, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £61,500 | 2017-11-22 | £92,571 |
| 8 Sydney Street, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £126,000 | 2017-07-14 | £192,526 |
| 4 Sydney Street, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £68,000 | 2011-02-09 | £127,421 |
| 4 Sydney Street, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £64,000 | 2010-06-23 | £118,388 |
| 2 Sydney Street, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £22,500 | 1997-11-24 | £116,538 |
OL5 9PG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 83 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Other | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Education | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 365 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Livingstone Primary School Valeside , Mossley OL5 0AP | 3out of 4 | 886 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's RC Primary School Market Street , Mossley OL5 0ES | 3out of 4 | 953 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Milton St John's CofE Primary School Mill Lane , Mossley OL5 0BN | 3out of 4 | 1,055 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buckton Vale Primary School Swallow Lane , Carrbrook SK15 3NU | 3out of 4 | 1,100 yd | Community 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 | 922 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Damian's RC Science College Lees Road , OL6 8BH | 4out of 4 | 3,147 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Copley Academy Huddersfield Road , SK15 3RR | 1out of 4 | 3,207 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Academy Ashton Broadoak Road , OL6 8RF | 2out of 4 | 3,662 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Hill School Thompson Cross , Stamford Street SK15 1LX | 3out of 4 | 3,965 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 | 3,952 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tameside College Beaufort Road , OL6 6NX | - not rated | 4,568 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 | 2,992 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 | 3,288 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Samuel Laycock School Broadoak Road , OL6 8RF | 2out of 4 | 3,639 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawrence House The Coach House , Dean Terrace OL6 8AJ | - not rated | 4,258 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Trinity School Birbeck Street , Off High Street SK15 1SH | - not rated | 4,510 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 | 436 yd | |
| Country Style Cafe | Country Style Cafe, 169 Manchester Road | 650 yd | |
| Red Rose Restaurant | Red Rose Restaurant, 149 Manchester Road | 650 yd | |
| Emmaus Cafe | Longlands Mill, Queen Street | 667 yd | |
| The Allotment Cafe | The Allotment Cafe, 315 Manchester Road | 1,045 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Micklehurst Liberal Club Ltd | Micklehurst Liberal Club Ltd, 38 Micklehurst Road | 258 yd | |
| New Bridge Inn | New Bridge Inn, Micklehurst Road | 391 yd | |
| Micklehurst Cricket Club | Micklehurst Cricket Club, Castle Lane | 434 yd | |
| Stamford Arms | Stamford Arms, 815 Huddersfield Road | 516 yd | |
| Best 'O' Brass Inn | Best 'O' Brass Inn, 147 Manchester Road | 634 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashiana | Ashiana Bank Mill, Manchester Road | 315 yd | |
| Bellas Sandwich Bar | Unit C1 Centre Court, Waggon Road | 380 yd | |
| Hing Wah Chippy | Hing Wah Chippy, 163 Manchester Road | 650 yd | |
| Mossley Pizza And Fast Food | Mossley Pizza And Fast Food, 161 Manchester Road | 650 yd | |
| Crunchy Chicken | Crunchy Chicken, 175 Manchester Road | 650 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Micklehurst Cricket & Social Club RICHMOND LODGE RICHMOND LODGE HUDDERSFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 496 yd |
| Egmont Street Playing Fields EGMONT STREET | grass pitches | 536 yd |
| Mossley Hollins High School (Closed) Huddersfield Road | grass pitches | 777 yd |
| Stamford Golf Club OAKFIELD OAKFIELD HUDDERSFIELD ROAD | golf | 825 yd |
| Mossley Park STAMFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 898 yd |
| Mossley Hollins High School HUDDERSFIELD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 907 yd |
| Seel Park MARKET STREET | grass pitches | 1,027 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.