Mossley Road is in Ashton-Under-Lyne and in Tameside district. OL6 9RU is located in the Ashton Hurst 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 9RU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL6 8HR, OL6 9SJ, OL6 9RT, OL6 8HX, OL6 8HJ, OL6 9AP, OL6 9AR, OL6 9SY, OL6 9SX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OL6 9RU has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% 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% | 49.4% | 0.4% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 51% | 50.6% | -0.4% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
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 | 35.2% | 38.2% | 3.0% | 37.9% | 0.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.9% | 43.8% | -4.1% | 44.2% | -0.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 0.5% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Divorced | 10.1% | 11.5% | 1.4% | 9.1% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 3.2% | -1.2% | 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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.5% | 54.4% | 4.9% | 48.4% | 6.0% |
| Good health | 35.3% | 33.3% | -2.0% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 11.8% | 9.6% | -2.2% | 12.7% | -3.1% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 2.3% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 20.2% | 12.1% | -8.1% | 18.2% | -6.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.1% | 10.2% | -6.9% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.8% | 10.7% | -5.1% | 13.4% | -2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 5.1% | 2.3% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 20.5% | 9.1% | 16.9% | 3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 28% | 40.9% | 12.9% | 33.8% | 7.1% |
| Other | 4.7% | 0.5% | -4.2% | 2.8% | -2.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 62.7% 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 | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 1.1% | 2.6% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 18.2% | 9.7% | -8.5% | 3.1% | 6.6% |
| Pakistani | 8.1% | 7.5% | -0.6% | 2.7% | 4.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 6.3% | 5.9% | 2.5% | 3.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 69.8% | 62.7% | -7.1% | 81.4% | -18.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 77.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82% | 77.4% | -4.6% | 83.2% | -5.8% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 0.8% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
| Africa | 4.5% | 7.3% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 4.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.6% | 14.2% | 2.6% | 5.6% | 8.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.8% | 77.7% | -4.1% | 83.2% | -5.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 9.2% | 8.1% | 9.8% | -0.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 5% | 4.4% | 2.9% | 2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.7% | 3.8% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.8% | 4.2% | -7.6% | 1.9% | 2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77% | 76.7% | 0.3% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| North Africa | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 4.2% | 0.3% | 3.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 7.3% | 1.2% | 6.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 8.4% | 13.5% | -5.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.6% | 37.2% | -3.6% |
| Christian | 42.4% | 46.2% | -3.8% |
| Hindu | 4.6% | 1.7% | 2.9% |
| Muslim | 15.3% | 6.5% | 8.8% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
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 remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about -1.6%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 73% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Mossley Road, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £560,000 | 2024-11-29 | £572,936 |
| 2 Mossley Road, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £287,500 | 2022-12-09 | £308,934 |
| 10 Mossley Road, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2021-06-18 | £272,788 |
| 2 Mossley Road, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2019-09-13 | £320,512 |
| 10 Mossley Road, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £154,950 | 2017-06-23 | £255,727 |
OL6 9RU 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 | 116 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Part-Time Employee | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 51 |
| Human health and social work activities | 45 |
| Manufacturing | 38 |
| Construction | 24 |
| Education | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inspire Academy Mossley Road , Ashton Under Lyne OL6 9RU | 3out of 4 | 108 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosehill Methodist Primary Academy Rose Hill Road , OL6 8YG | 3out of 4 | 601 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arlies Primary School Broadhill Road , SK15 1HQ | 3out of 4 | 861 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's RC Primary School St Christopher's Road , OL6 9DP | 4out of 4 | 882 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Silver Springs Primary Academy School Crescent , SK15 1EA | 2out of 4 | 941 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Academy Ashton Broadoak Road , OL6 8RF | 2out of 4 | 1,308 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Hill School Thompson Cross , Stamford Street SK15 1LX | 3out of 4 | 1,354 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| St Damian's RC Science College Lees Road , OL6 8BH | 4out of 4 | 1,544 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Copley Academy Huddersfield Road , SK15 3RR | 1out of 4 | 2,636 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Catholic College Birch Lane , SK16 5AP | 3out of 4 | 3,125 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | 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 | 759 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tameside College Beaufort Road , OL6 6NX | - not rated | 1,387 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 | 1,073 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Samuel Laycock School Broadoak Road , OL6 8RF | 2out of 4 | 1,349 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School Birbeck Street , Off High Street SK15 1SH | - not rated | 2,128 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greater Manchester Alternative Provision 87 Blandford Street , Ashton Under Lyne ol6 7hw | - not rated | 2,637 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 | 2,672 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee At Tameside General Hospital | Tameside General Hospital, Fountain Street | 707 yd | |
| League Of Friends Cafe At Tameside Hospital | Tameside General Hospital, Fountain Street | 707 yd | |
| Highfield Pavillion Cafe | Stamford Park Cafe Stamford Park, Darnton Road | 1,008 yd | |
| Jade Garden | Jade Garden, 4 Old Cross Street | 1,088 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heroes Of Waterloo | Heroes Of Waterloo Hotel, 3 Mossley Road | 195 yd | |
| New Inn | New Inn, Mossley Road | 825 yd | |
| The Royal Oak | Royal Oak Hotel, 23 Nook Lane | 856 yd | |
| Miners Arms | Miners Arms, 147 Mossley Road | 859 yd | |
| The Lord Nelson | Lord Nelson Inn, Nook Lane | 880 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hurst Cross Tandoori | Hurst Cross Tandoori, 167 Queens Road | 673 yd | |
| Longlife Fish And Chips | Longlife Fish And Chips, 2 Ladysmith Road | 708 yd | |
| Tai Hing | Tai Hing, 163 Queens Road | 754 yd | |
| Tracey's | Tracey's, 173 Queens Road | 769 yd | |
| Royale Tandoori and Fried Chicken | Royale Tandoori and Fried Chicken, 19 Nook Lane | 854 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Superstore | Asda Stores Limited, 102 Queens Road | 704 yd | |
| Premier Hurst Cross | Late Shop Food Store, 187 Kings Road | 872 yd | |
| Bargain World | Bargain World, 161 Kings Road | 923 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, Mossley Road | 1,088 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| New Charter Academy (Silver Sprints Campus) (Closed) Mossley Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 285 yd |
| Samuel Laycock School (Closed) Mereside | 321 yd | |
| Stalybridge Celtic Juniors Football Club STALYBRIDGE JUNIOR SOCCER CENTRE STALYBRIDGE JUNIOR SOCCER CENTRE MOSSLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 342 yd |
| Palace Road Playing Fields PALACE ROAD | grass pitches | 550 yd |
| Rosehill Methodist Community Primary School ROSE HILL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 596 yd |
| Rosehill Tennis Club ROSEHILL TENNIS CLUB ROSEHILL TENNIS CLUB GORSEY LANE | tennis courts | 785 yd |
| Ashton-Under-Lyne Sixth Form College DARNTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 792 yd |
| Cedar Park (Closed) Queens Road | grass pitches | 798 yd |
| Stamford Park SPRINGS RISE | grass pitches | 873 yd |
| Surrey Street (Ashton United Fc) SURREY STREET | grass pitches | 899 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 | 58.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 58.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 58.3% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 130.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.