Telford Mews is in Uppermill, Oldham and in Oldham district. OL3 6BS is located in the Saddleworth South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Oldham East and Saddleworth. This postcode has been in use since 1996-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Telford Mews, Uppermill, Oldham, OL3 6BS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL3 6DN, OL3 6DL, OL3 6BE, OL3 6AF, OL3 6BD, OL3 6ET, OL3 6BG, OL3 6FL, OL3 6BT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OL3 6BS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.4% | 51.7% | 1.3% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 49.6% | 48.3% | -1.3% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 | 23.2% | 28.1% | 4.9% | 37.9% | -9.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54% | 47.3% | -6.7% | 44.2% | 3.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.7% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 3.1% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 13.4% | 2.5% | 9.1% | 4.3% |
| Widowed | 9.5% | 6.3% | -3.2% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88%) 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 | 46.4% | 55.6% | 9.2% | 48.4% | 7.2% |
| Good health | 33.9% | 32.4% | -1.5% | 33.6% | -1.2% |
| Fair health | 16.5% | 8.1% | -8.4% | 12.7% | -4.6% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 3.1% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 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 | 16.1% | 14.8% | -1.3% | 18.2% | -3.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.5% | 9% | -0.5% | 9.6% | -0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.3% | 11.2% | -2.1% | 13.4% | -2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.7% | 5.8% | 0.1% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 15.2% | 5.2% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 42.2% | 42.2% | 0.0% | 33.8% | 8.4% |
| Other | 3.3% | 1.8% | -1.5% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 96% | 98.5% | 2.5% | 81.4% | 17.1% |
| Other | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 97.3% 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% | 97.3% | 1.3% | 83.2% | 14.1% |
| European Union | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96% | 97.3% | 1.3% | 83.2% | 14.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 9.8% | -7.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.5% | 76.7% | 12.8% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 8.6% | 13.5% | -4.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.5% | 37.2% | -6.7% |
| Christian | 62.2% | 46.2% | 16.0% |
| Buddhist | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Telford Mews 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 -42.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Telford Mews, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2025-01-10 | £373,972 |
| 6 Telford Mews, Oldham, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £349,000 | 2022-06-28 | £413,778 |
| 9 Telford Mews, Oldham, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2019-07-29 | £250,996 |
| 5 Telford Mews, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £226,000 | 2018-07-17 | £389,390 |
| 9 Telford Mews, Oldham, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £176,000 | 2017-11-02 | £253,778 |
OL3 6BS 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 | 80 |
| Retired | 66 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Education | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hollins Nursery School Hollins Lane , Micklehurst OL5 9DP | - not rated | 4,550 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Chad's Church of England Primary School Rhodes Avenue , Uppermill OL3 6EE | 3out of 4 | 623 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Chad's CofE Primary School Rhodes Avenue , Uppermill OL3 6EE | - not rated | 623 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity CofE Dobcross Primary School Delph New Road , Dobcross OL3 5BP | 3out of 4 | 1,078 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity CofE Dobcross Primary School Delph New Road , Dobcross OL3 5BP | - not rated | 1,078 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenfield Primary School Shaw Street , Greenfield OL3 7AA | - not rated | 1,596 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saddleworth School Huddersfield Road , Diggle OL3 5NU | - not rated | 243 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saddleworth School Huddersfield Road , Diggle OL3 5NU | 2out of 4 | 243 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mossley Hollins High School Huddersfield Road , Mossley OL5 9DP | - not rated | 4,039 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mossley Hollins High School Huddersfield Road , Mossley OL5 9DP | 3out of 4 | 4,039 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterhead Academy Huddersfield Road , OL4 3NY | - not rated | 4,625 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 | 2,207 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grasscroft Independent School Stockport Road , Lydgate OL4 5RZ | - not rated | 4,011 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hill Top Community Special School Arncliffe Rise , Pennine Meadows OL4 2LZ | - not rated | 4,291 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dinnerstone | 99 - 101 High Street | 107 yd | |
| The Shalimar | 103 High Street | 107 yd | |
| Caffe Grande Abaco | 73 High Street | 233 yd | |
| Saints | 12 Saint Marys Gate | 239 yd | |
| The Weavers Factory | 13 New Street | 242 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lodge of Candour | 138 High Street | 135 yd | |
| The Commie | 90 High Street | 216 yd | |
| Uppermill Conservative Club | 75 High Street | 251 yd | |
| Hare & Hounds | 68 High Street | 272 yd | |
| Saddleworth Wine Vault | 72 High Street | 272 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Dragon | 77 High Street | 251 yd | |
| Veloce - Caffe Grande | 76a High Street | 265 yd | |
| Kobe Coffee | 36 High Street | 450 yd | |
| Pizza Love | 26 High Street | 529 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Food - Uppermill | 66 High Street | 272 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Saddleworth School HIGH STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 294 yd |
| Saddleworth Golf Club LADCASTLE ROAD | golf | 608 yd |
| Uppermill Sports Club MERLEWOOD AVENUE | grass pitches | 616 yd |
| Saddleworth Pool And Leisure Centre MERLEWOOD AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 705 yd |
| Woolpack Dobcross New Road | grass pitches | 713 yd |
| Churchill Playing Fields Wellington Road | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 944 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 | 36.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 46 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.