Census population profiles, 1981 to 2021

Oldham

Oldham (E08000004) is a local authority district in North West. The district's population of 242,100 at the time of the 2021 census made it the 75th largest in England and Wales. Oldham saw a population increase of 7.6% from 2011.


Demographic data for Oldham

Population

242,100
people in 2021
75th largest of 331 districts in England and Wales

10 year change

+7.6%
more people than 2011
112nd largest increase of 331 districts in England and Wales

Change since 1981

  • Oldham
  • England and Wales
+10%
1981
2021

Density

1,701
people per square km
102nd densest of 331 districts in England and Wales

Age profile

  • Oldham
  • England and Wales
0 years
85+

Sex

  • Oldham
  • England and Wales
Female 51%51%
Male 49%49%

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