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Who lives in OL9 8

The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in OL9 8, set against England as a whole.

Council
Oldham
Region
North West
Population
19,621 (2024)
Population

Who lives in OL9 8

Residents
19,621
2024 estimate
Households
7,483
Census
Median age
38
Years, from the census
Under 15 / over 65
20% / 16%
Share of residents
Age

Age of residents

The largest age group is 30–34, at 7.8% of residents. 20.3% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 15.9% are 65 or over, below the England figure of 18.4%.

OL9 8England
0%
2%
4%
6%
8%
0–45–910–1415–1920–2425–2930–3435–3940–4445–4950–5455–5960–6465–6970–7475–7980–8485+
Gender

The gender split

50.3% of residents are female and 49.7% male.

OL9 8
50%
50%
England
  • Female50.3%51%
  • Male49.7%49%
Relationships

Relationship status

39.8% of adults in OL9 8 are married or in a civil partnership, broadly in line with the England average of 44.7%. 42.9% have never married.

OL9 8England
Married or civil partnership39.8%44.7%
Never married42.9%37.9%
Divorced or dissolved8.6%9.1%
Separated2.6%2.2%
Widowed6.1%6.1%
Health

How residents rate their health

78.7% of residents in OL9 8 describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.

OL9 8
45%
34%
15%
England
  • Very good45%48.5%
  • Good33.7%33.7%
  • Fair14.7%12.7%
  • Bad5.1%4%
  • Very bad1.6%1.2%

Source: Census 2021, Office for National Statistics. Population: ONS mid-year estimates. Open Government Licence v3.0.

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