Mossley Road is in Ashton-Under-Lyne and in Tameside district. OL6 6LY is located in the Ashton St Michael's electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ashton-under-Lyne. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Mossley Road, Ashton-under-lyne, OL6 6LY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL6 9JT, OL6 9BF, OL6 9NN, OL6 9PJ, OL6 9PH, OL6 6LX, OL6 6PE, OL6 9PN, OL6 6PB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OL6 6LY has a slightly higher male population, with 50.1% of residents 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 | 49.5% | 49.9% | 0.4% | 51.0% | -1.1% |
| Male | 50.5% | 50.1% | -0.4% | 49.0% | 1.1% |
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 OL6 6LY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.3% 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 | 34.6% | 44.3% | 9.7% | 37.9% | 6.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.6% | 35.6% | -11.0% | 44.2% | -8.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 2.4% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 9.7% | 2.6% | 9.1% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 8.5% | 7.3% | -1.2% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
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 | 45.9% | 48.1% | 2.2% | 48.4% | -0.3% |
| Good health | 34% | 30.4% | -3.6% | 33.6% | -3.2% |
| Fair health | 14.9% | 15.9% | 1.0% | 12.7% | 3.2% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 4.8% | 0.7% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 19%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.6% | 25.3% | -3.3% | 18.2% | 7.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.3% | 12.5% | -3.8% | 9.6% | 2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.8% | 14.5% | -5.3% | 13.4% | 1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 7.3% | 5.5% | 5.3% | 2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 18.3% | 8.1% | 16.9% | 1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 17% | 19% | 2.0% | 33.8% | -14.8% |
| Other | 6.4% | 3.1% | -3.3% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 64.2% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 6% | 3.4% | -2.6% | 1.1% | 2.3% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 13.9% | 9.3% | -4.6% | 3.1% | 6.2% |
| Pakistani | 13.6% | 14.9% | 1.3% | 2.7% | 12.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 0.5% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 1.9% | 2.9% | 1.0% | 2.5% | 0.4% |
| Other Black | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 2.7% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| White | 60.1% | 64.2% | 4.1% | 81.4% | -17.2% |
In this area, 73.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.5% | 73.8% | -4.7% | 83.2% | -9.4% |
| European Union | 4.6% | 8.2% | 3.6% | 6.1% | 2.1% |
| Africa | 4.6% | 4.5% | -0.1% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12% | 13.2% | 1.2% | 5.6% | 7.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.3% | 73.4% | -4.9% | 83.2% | -9.8% |
| 10+ Years | 2.2% | 21.3% | 19.1% | 9.8% | 11.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.5% | 3.9% | 0.4% | 2.9% | 1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.3% | 1.1% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.8% | 0.3% | -12.5% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.9% | 76.7% | -1.8% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 7.7% | 1.3% | 6.4% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 12.4% | 13.5% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.5% | 37.2% | -4.7% |
| Christian | 34.7% | 46.2% | -11.5% |
| Hindu | 7.4% | 1.7% | 5.7% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 21.4% | 6.5% | 14.9% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mossley Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Ashton Hurst 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 -54.5%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 75% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 190 Mossley Road, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2020-06-12 | £249,863 |
| 188 Mossley Road, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2019-07-12 | £204,514 |
| 192 Mossley Road, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2013-03-13 | £238,469 |
| 184 Mossley Road, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2008-02-08 | £192,793 |
| 186 Mossley Road, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £101,500 | 2005-01-19 | £216,413 |
| Full-Time Employee | 115 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 36 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Education | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Heys Primary School Whiteacre Road , OL6 9NS | 3out of 4 | 157 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Mount Carmel RC Primary School, Ashton-under-Lyne Holden Street , OL6 9JJ | 3out of 4 | 181 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' Church of England Primary School Romney Street , OL6 9HU | - not rated | 330 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parochial CofE Primary and Nursery School, Ashton-under-Lyne Keppel Street , OL6 6NN | 3out of 4 | 426 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hurst Knoll St James' Church of England Primary School Ladbrooke Road , OL6 8JS | 3out of 4 | 522 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Hill School Thompson Cross , Stamford Street SK15 1LX | 3out of 4 | 1,455 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Great Academy Ashton Broadoak Road , OL6 8RF | 2out of 4 | 1,635 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Damian's RC Science College Lees Road , OL6 8BH | 4out of 4 | 2,214 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Catholic College Birch Lane , SK16 5AP | 3out of 4 | 2,472 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rayner Stephens High School Yew Tree Lane , SK16 5BL | - not rated | 2,868 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tameside College Beaufort Road , OL6 6NX | - not rated | 518 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton Sixth Form College Darnton Road , OL6 9RL | - not rated | 610 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester Alternative Provision 87 Blandford Street , Ashton Under Lyne ol6 7hw | - not rated | 1,456 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Safe Start Education 1,2 and 4 Henry Square Chambers , Ashton Under Lyne OL6 7ST | - not rated | 1,457 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Samuel Laycock School Broadoak Road , OL6 8RF | 2out of 4 | 1,698 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Works 4 U Summort (Norman Mackie & Associates Ltd) The Peacock , SK15 1EB | - not rated | 1,734 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School Birbeck Street , Off High Street SK15 1SH | - not rated | 2,031 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jump Depot | Unit 1b Albion Trading Estate, Mossley Road | 75 yd | |
| The Fun Depot | 7 Albion Trading Estate, Mossley Road | 78 yd | |
| Jade Garden | Jade Garden, 4 Old Cross Street | 136 yd | |
| Infinity Centre Cafe | Wickham House, 217 Mossley Road | 150 yd | |
| Shree Bharatiya Mandal | Shree Bharatiya Mandal Indian Association, 103 Union Road | 529 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halfway House | Halfway House, 123 Whiteacre Road | 213 yd | |
| Miners Arms | Miners Arms, 147 Mossley Road | 360 yd | |
| New Inn | New Inn, Mossley Road | 391 yd | |
| Beaconsfield Conservative Club | Beaconsfield Conservative Club, 16 Stamford Street Central | 412 yd | |
| Lord Napier | Lord Napier, 3 Albion Street | 497 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papa Johns Pizza | Unit 2 Heys Retail Park, Mossley Road | 139 yd | |
| Golden Coast | Golden Coast, 27 Whiteacre Road | 233 yd | |
| Paulas Pantry | Paulas Pantry, 178 Whiteacre Road | 282 yd | |
| Welcome Fish & Chips | Welcome Fish & Chips, 8 Russell Street | 320 yd | |
| Top Chef | Top Chef, 195 Curzon Road | 383 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Express, Mossley Road | 136 yd | |
| Warsaw Superstore | Warsaw Superstore, 143 Stamford Street Central | 724 yd | |
| Iceland | Iceland Frozen Foods, 33 Bow Street | 860 yd | |
| Asda Superstore | Asda Stores Limited, 102 Queens Road | 1,067 yd | |
| Bargain World | Bargain World, 161 Kings Road | 1,075 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Heys Primary School WHITEACRE ROAD | grass pitches | 93 yd |
| Tameside College BEAUFORT ROAD | health and fitness suite | 457 yd |
| Ashton-Under-Lyne Sixth Form College DARNTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 508 yd |
| King George V Playing Fields ORMONDE COURT | grass pitches | 654 yd |
| Total Body Fitness Centre (Closed) Henrietta Trading Estate Henrietta Trading Estate Henrietta Street | health and fitness suite | 686 yd |
| International Gym & Hope Street Boxing JAMES HOWE MILL JAMES HOWE MILL LORD STREET | health and fitness suite | 795 yd |
| Cedar Park (Closed) Queens Road | grass pitches | 852 yd |
| Crossfit Tameside (Closed) Wharf Parade Wharf Parade Lower Wharf Street | 904 yd | |
| Palace Road Playing Fields PALACE ROAD | grass pitches | 926 yd |
| New Charter Academy (Silver Sprints Campus) (Closed) Mossley Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 931 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 148.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.