The Coronation weekend is almost here so for many families that means a three-day break.
15.04.2023 - 05:45 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
On a wet and misty morning, the rolling hills of Saddleworth Moor are just about visible from the stone cobbled streets of Uppermill.
Just a stone's throw away from the Peak District, and with an enviable choice of cafes, restaurants and independent shops, it's easy to see why it's such a desirable place to live.
You're several miles out from the borough town of Oldham here and the air feels less polluted. And, with an abundance of walking and routes, people who live here say the quality of life is "brilliant."
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It comes as little surprise to people living here that they have an increased average life expectancy of a decade, compared to those living elsewhere across the region.
Babies born in the OL3 postcode, which encapsulates much of Uppermill, as well as areas including Greenfield, Diggle and Dobcross, can expect to live on average for 85 years.
But that number drops drastically to 75 years for babies born just a few miles away in OL1 - which includes part of Chadderton, Royton and Shaw, according to new research by the Health Equals campaign - the lowest life expectancy of anywhere in Greater Manchester, and among the lowest in the country.
According to people who live in Uppermill, the quality of air, green spaces, and the support of the community are the main reasons why they believe residents here live longer.
Sarah and Godfrey have lived in the village for 50 years, and raised their children here. They say they wouldn't live anywhere else.
"We love the countryside and sense of community, there's a lot going on," says Sarah. She believes the area is becoming too popular with people from other areas, but Godfrey disagrees.
"I think it's
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