Living in Oldham
Oldham is a city in North West (England), United Kingdom, home to 233,759 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are digital natives (top 41%, #148 of 368), low-income households (top 43%, #163 of 387), first-time home buyers (top 47%, #174 of 378).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Oldham
- It is part of Greater Manchester, 10 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 7 h 27 min and sets around 15:51; in late June it sets around 21:42.
How Oldham ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United Kingdom. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity, safety and community and taxes and wealth (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United Kingdom | In North West (England) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 32 | #363 of 378 | #35 of 39 | Map |
| Low-income household | 64 | #163 of 387 | #36 of 39 | Map |
| Low-income family | 42 | #311 of 378 | #39 of 39 | Map |
| Single parent | 41 | #337 of 378 | #37 of 39 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 40 | #353 of 378 | #29 of 39 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 24 | #362 of 378 | #31 of 39 | Map |
| Early retiree | 42 | #376 of 387 | #34 of 39 | Map |
| Single professional | 45 | #321 of 368 | #33 of 37 | Map |
| Young professional | 49 | #310 of 367 | #32 of 36 | Map |
| DINKS | 35 | #352 of 362 | #33 of 36 | Map |
| Remote worker | 63 | #194 of 387 | #31 of 39 | Map |
| Commuter | 67 | #287 of 368 | #30 of 37 | Map |
| Car-free household | 68 | #226 of 361 | #23 of 36 | Map |
| Student | 22 | #260 of 354 | #32 of 35 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 63 | #174 of 378 | #34 of 39 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 57 | #187 of 388 | #35 of 39 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 45 | #303 of 363 | #29 of 36 | Map |
| Expat professional | 37 | #336 of 387 | #34 of 39 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 3 | #355 of 378 | #30 of 39 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 34 | #308 of 388 | #29 of 39 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 32 | #185 of 388 | #21 of 39 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 38 | #272 of 388 | #31 of 39 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 9 | #381 of 388 | #37 of 39 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 59 | #178 of 388 | #23 of 39 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 62 | #329 of 388 | #33 of 39 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 30 | #361 of 388 | #38 of 39 | Map |
| Digital native | 59 | #148 of 368 | #27 of 37 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Tameside 7 km
- Rochdale 8 km
- Manchester 12 km
- Bury 13 km
- Salford 15 km
- Stockport 16 km
- Trafford 19 km
- Rossendale 21 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.