Pickmere Mews is in Uppermill, Oldham and in Oldham district. OL3 6DL 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 Pickmere Mews, Uppermill, Oldham, OL3 6DL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL3 6DN, OL3 6ET, OL3 6BS, OL3 6BB, OL3 6AF, OL3 6BG, OL3 6BE, OL3 6BA, OL3 6BD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OL3 6DL 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 Pickmere 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 -51.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Pickmere Mews, Oldham, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2024-08-23 | £224,464 |
| 5 Pickmere Mews, Oldham, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2021-07-23 | £354,127 |
| 11 Pickmere Mews, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2018-06-07 | £364,676 |
| 14 Pickmere Mews, Oldham, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2016-07-12 | £614,509 |
| 12 Pickmere Mews, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2015-03-25 | £483,181 |
OL3 6DL 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Chad's Church of England Primary School Rhodes Avenue , Uppermill OL3 6EE | 4out of 4 | 772 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity CofE Dobcross Primary School Delph New Road , Dobcross OL3 5BP | 3out of 4 | 963 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenfield Primary School Shaw Street , Greenfield OL3 7AA | 4out of 4 | 1,574 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenfield St Mary's CofE School Manchester Road , Greenfield OL3 7DW | 3out of 4 | 2,242 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Friezland Primary School Church Road , Greenfield OL3 7LN | 3out of 4 | 2,464 yd | Community 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 | 390 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mossley Hollins High School Huddersfield Road , Mossley OL5 9DP | 4out of 4 | 3,969 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterhead Academy Huddersfield Road , OL4 3NY | 2out of 4 | 4,470 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 | 2,192 yd | Other independent 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 | 129 yd | |
| The Shalimar | 103 High Street | 129 yd | |
| Saints | 12 Saint Marys Gate | 210 yd | |
| Caffe Grande Abaco | 73 High Street | 211 yd | |
| Wilberry's | 83 High Street | 228 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lodge of Candour | 138 High Street | 200 yd | |
| The Commie | 90 High Street | 224 yd | |
| Uppermill Conservative Club | 75 High Street | 228 yd | |
| Hare & Hounds | 68 High Street | 253 yd | |
| Saddleworth Wine Vault | 72 High Street | 254 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Dragon | 77 High Street | 228 yd | |
| Veloce - Caffe Grande | 76a High Street | 247 yd | |
| Kobe Coffee | 36 High Street | 406 yd | |
| Pizza Love | 26 High Street | 481 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Food - Uppermill | 66 High Street | 253 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Saddleworth School HIGH STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 359 yd |
| Saddleworth Golf Club LADCASTLE ROAD | golf | 543 yd |
| Uppermill Sports Club MERLEWOOD AVENUE | grass pitches | 593 yd |
| Saddleworth Pool And Leisure Centre MERLEWOOD AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 685 yd |
| Woolpack Dobcross New Road | grass pitches | 697 yd |
| Churchill Playing Fields Wellington Road | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 898 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 | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 48.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.