Church Street is in Delph, Oldham and in Oldham district. OL3 5ES is located in the Saddleworth North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Oldham East and Saddleworth. This postcode has been in use since 1984-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Church Street, Delph, Oldham, OL3 5ES and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL3 5EP, OL3 5DL, OL3 5DN, OL3 5DR, OL3 5DW, OL3 5PA, OL3 5DQ, OL3 5DX, OL3 5JD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OL3 5ES is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.8% | 50.9% | -1.9% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 47.2% | 49.1% | 1.9% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 | 24.8% | 29% | 4.2% | 37.9% | -8.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.6% | 45.2% | -4.4% | 44.2% | 1.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 3.6% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 15.7% | 16.3% | 0.6% | 9.1% | 7.2% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 5% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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 (86.4%) 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 | 47.6% | 53.2% | 5.6% | 48.4% | 4.8% |
| Good health | 31.8% | 33.2% | 1.4% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 14.3% | 10.6% | -3.7% | 12.7% | -2.1% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 2.3% | -2.2% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0.8% | -0.9% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.6% | 11.4% | -0.2% | 18.2% | -6.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12% | 9.1% | -2.9% | 9.6% | -0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.1% | 9.5% | -6.6% | 13.4% | -3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 6.4% | 1.9% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.1% | 20% | 10.9% | 16.9% | 3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 43.8% | 40.5% | -3.3% | 33.8% | 6.7% |
| Other | 2.9% | 3.2% | 0.3% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.1% 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 | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.2% | 95.1% | -1.1% | 81.4% | 13.7% |
In this area, 97% 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 | 96.5% | 97% | 0.5% | 83.2% | 13.8% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 2.3% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.5% | 97% | 0.5% | 83.2% | 13.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 9.8% | -7.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 0.4% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.7% | 76.7% | 13.0% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| No passport held | 7.3% | 13.5% | -6.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.9% | 37.2% | 5.7% |
| Christian | 48.5% | 46.2% | 2.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 0.8% | 6.5% | -5.7% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Church Street was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Saddleworth North 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 -31.9%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 71% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 St Thomas Court Church Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2023-10-20 | £189,890 |
| 2B St Thomas Court Church Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2021-12-10 | £114,286 |
| 5 St Thomas Court Church Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2017-11-09 | £119,840 |
| 2A St Thomas Court Church Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2015-06-24 | £118,652 |
| 2 St Thomas Court Church Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £104,000 | 2014-05-30 | £172,951 |
OL3 5ES area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
OL3 5ES area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Education | 15 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delph Primary School Denshaw Road , Delph OL3 5HN | 3out of 4 | 231 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity CofE Dobcross Primary School Delph New Road , Dobcross OL3 5BP | 3out of 4 | 1,554 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Diggle School Sam Road , Diggle OL3 5PU | 3out of 4 | 2,245 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Chad's Church of England Primary School Rhodes Avenue , Uppermill OL3 6EE | 4out of 4 | 2,673 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church CofE Primary School Delph Road , Denshaw OL3 5RY | 3out of 4 | 2,995 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saddleworth School High Street , Uppermill OL3 6BU | 3out of 4 | 2,524 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterhead Academy Huddersfield Road , OL4 3NY | 2out of 4 | 3,843 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 4,476 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsland School Whitecroft Street , Watersheddings OL1 4HX | 3out of 4 | 4,624 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Farrowdale House School Farrowdale House Farrow st , Shaw OL2 7AD | - not rated | 5,238 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bay Leaf | 5 King Street | 39 yd | |
| The Bank | 15 King Street | 40 yd | |
| The Frostery Living | 11 King Street | 40 yd | |
| Crumbles at Delph | 12 King Street | 67 yd | |
| Millgate Arts Centre | Millgate Arts Centre, Stoneswood Road | 263 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swan Inn | 21 King Street | 39 yd | |
| Bulls Head | 2 King Street | 67 yd | |
| Delph Brass Band Club | Delph Brass Band Club, Lawton Square | 113 yd | |
| White Lion | 1 Delph Lane | 436 yd | |
| Delph & Dobcross Cricket & Bowling Club | Delph And Dobcross Cricket Club, Ainsbrook Avenue | 533 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delph Fish & Chips | 25 King Street | 104 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Delph And Dobcross Cricket Club AINSBROOK AVENUE | grass pitches | 522 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.