Oldham Demographic
Latest official statistics for Oldham
Oldham is a well-populated urban area with steady residential concentration in North West, home to 251,560 residents with a density of 1,767 people per km². The area has seen a strong population rise of 11.7% over the last decade, and features a young demographic, with a median age of 36.9 years (-3.8 above) the UK average.
Population251,560▲ 3,591 (1.4%)
Area142 km²
Density1,767
Median Age36.9-3.8 on UK avg age
Female127,82450.8%
Male123,73649.2%
Births3,1081.2%
Deaths2,2470.9%
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) – Mid-2024 population estimates for UK local authorities.
Population growth over 10 years: ▲ 11.7%
Religion share in Oldham
Ethnic official statistics in Oldham
| Ethnic | Share |
|---|---|
White | 68.1% |
Asian | 24.6% |
Black | 3.4% |
Mixed | 2.5% |
Other Group | 1.4% |
| Total | 100% |
Civil Status latest data in Oldham
| Status | Share |
|---|---|
Married | 44.8% |
Never Married | 37.9% |
Divorced | 8.4% |
Widowed | 6.3% |
Separated | 2.6% |
| Total | 100% |
Tenure distribution in Oldham
| Tenure | Share |
|---|---|
Owns | 60.4% |
Social Rented | 21.2% |
Private Rented | 17.7% |
Shared Ownership | 0.4% |
Rent Free | 0.3% |
| Total | 100% |
Disability distribution in Oldham
| Disability | Share |
|---|---|
Not Disabled | 80% |
Disabled Limited | 10.4% |
Disabled Lot | 9.6% |
| Total | 100% |