Oldham population statistics

In 2024, there were 525k residents in Oldham postcode area with an average age of 38.3 years. Population density was 1.3k residents/km2. Population grew by 14.6% since 2002 and population average age increased by 1.1 years in the same period.
Key Population Data: Residents, Age and Density in 2024 (latest estimate from ONS)
Population Estimates, 2024Oldham postcode areaEngland + Wales
Total residents525k0.8% of Eng+Wls
Average age 38.340.8
Population density1.3k409

Oldham population density map

shows a number of residents per square kilometer(km2), estimates from 2020.

Oldham population density map

Oldham population average age map

Population average age by LSOA (County) in 2018.

Oldham population average age map

Oldham population growth

Total population per year outlines headcount differences.

Oldham population growth

Total annual population in Oldham postcode area and Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) compared to England and Wales
YearTotal populationCAGRCAGR ENG+WLS
2024525k0.62%0.74%
2023516k0.57%0.72%
2022510k0.54%0.68%
2021504k0.51%0.66%
2020504k0.54%0.68%
2019504k0.56%0.71%
2018499k0.55%0.72%
2017495k0.52%0.73%
2016490k0.49%0.75%
2015486k0.46%0.74%
2014482k0.43%0.74%
2013478k0.39%0.73%
2012476k0.38%0.73%
2011474k0.39%0.73%
2010471k0.36%0.72%
2009469k0.34%0.70%
2008467k0.33%0.70%
2007464k0.26%0.67%
2006462k0.24%0.63%
2005460k0.19%0.61%
2004460k0.25%0.52%
2003459k0.37%0.50%
2002458k--

Oldham population pyramid

shows the distribution of various age groups in a population in 2024. Females are shown on the left, males are shown on the right.

Oldham population pyramid by year

Oldham population share by decade of age

Shares of population age groups compared to corresponding shares of population groups in England & Wales, 2024.

Oldham population share by decade of age by year

Oldham working age population share

Working age population share compared to working age population share in England & Wales, 2024.

Oldham working age population share
Age Distribution and Comparison to England & Wales
age grouphead-count% share of population% for Eng & Wales
0-15115k21.8%18.3%
16-64325k62.0%62.8%
65+84.8k16.2%18.9%

Oldham average age rank

Comparison of postcode areas average ages, 2024 population estimates.

Oldham average age rank by year

Average Age in Oldham postcode area and Comparison to England & Wales
postcode areaAverage age in 2024
Oldham38.3
England & Wales40.8

Oldham population average age

Annual area statistics of Oldham's population average age compared to country statistics.

Oldham population average age by year
Population average age by year
YearOldham postcode areaEngland and Wales
202438.340.8
202338.440.7
202238.440.7
202138.540.7
202038.340.5
201938.240.4
201838.140.2
201738.040.1
201638.039.9
201538.039.8
201437.939.7
201337.939.6
201237.839.5
201137.739.4
201037.639.3
200937.539.2
200837.439.2
200737.439.1
200637.439.0
200537.439.0
200437.338.9
200337.238.8
200237.238.7

Oldham residential areas map

Purple-colored areas are business or industrial areas. Green-colored areas provide quieter surroundings and better living. Map is based on a UK Census 2011 data. Colors calculated from the ratio of number of residents divided by a number of workday people.

Oldham residential areas map

Plumplot area insights - interactive charts and maps

Plumplot area insights - interactive maps and charts

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