Towns and cities in Borough of Oldham by population
All 13 populated places in Borough of Oldham, ranked by current population. The largest is Oldham, with 237,110 people.
Every place in Borough of Oldham, ranked
Do not add these figures together to get Borough of Oldham's population. Settlement boundaries overlap, so the rows below sum to more than the area actually holds: 386,465 against an official 251,560. The ONS figure above is the one to quote. Why figures differ.
| # | Place | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oldham | 237,110 |
| 2 | Chadderton | 37,602 |
| 3 | Saddleworth | 25,441 |
| 4 | Royton | 22,848 |
| 5 | Failsworth | 20,555 |
| 6 | Lees | 12,630 |
| 7 | Hollinwood | 12,310 |
| 8 | Uppermill | 11,191 |
| 9 | Delph | 1,899 |
| 10 | Diggle | 1,716 |
| 11 | Dobcross | 1,567 |
| 12 | Shaw | 1,001 |
| 13 | Denshaw | 595 |
Common questions
What is the population of Borough of Oldham?
251,560, on the ONS mid-2024 estimate for Oldham. The individual towns listed on this page sum to more than that, because settlement boundaries overlap; the ONS figure is the one to quote for the area as a whole.
What is the largest town in Borough of Oldham?
Oldham, with 237,110 residents on current figures. This page ranks all 13 recorded places in Borough of Oldham by population, each linking to its own page with sources and, where held, a 2005 comparison.