Compare Oldham against Cheshire West and Chester
See how crimes rates, house prices and annual salaries compare between Oldham and Cheshire West and Chester.
Population comparison
- Population for Oldham
- 237,628
- Population for Cheshire West and Chester
- 343,823
- Difference
- -106,195
- Percentage Difference
- -36.53%
People in employment comparison
- # People Employed in Oldham
- 94,765 (63.8%)
- # People Employed in Cheshire West and Chester
- 161,640 (73.6%)
- Difference
- 94,765
- Percentage Difference
- -52.16%
People inactive comparison
- # People Inactive in Oldham
- 45,980 (31.0%)
- # People Inactive in Cheshire West and Chester
- 50,005 (22.8%)
- Difference
- 45,980
- Percentage Difference
- -8.39%
Unemployment comparison
- # People unemployed in Oldham
- 7,680 (5.2%)
- # People unemployed in Cheshire West and Chester
- 7,965 (3.6%)
- Difference
- 7,680
- Percentage Difference
- -3.64%
Comparing crimes by type for Oldham and Cheshire West and Chester
Showing crimes from this year (2025). Hover or tap on the bars to see estimate numbers for each crime type.
Crime Statistics
See how Oldham and Cheshire West and Chester compare when it comes to number of crimes by type.
| Crime Type | Crimes in Oldham | Crimes in Cheshire West and Chester | Difference | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Burglary | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Criminal damage and arson | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Drugs | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Other crime | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Other theft | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Possession of weapons | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Public order | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Shoplifting | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Theft from the person | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Vehicle crime | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Violence and sexual offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
Compare crime rate by type for Oldham and Cheshire West and Chester from 2020 to 2025
Use the list to compare crimes in Oldham and Cheshire West and Chester.
Compare Property prices over time for Oldham and Cheshire West and Chester
Showing crimes from 2010 up until January 2025. You can filter the property types by clicking on the type / area chart legend to hide it.
Housing Statistics
View average house prices by year. We show property prices from 2010 up until the current year.
| Year | Avg. Detached Price | Avg. Semi-Detached Price | Avg. Terraced Price | Avg. Flat Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | £341,974.26 / £429,076.00 | £214,610.32 / £256,613.76 | £155,494.92 / £202,356.13 | £129,386.46 / £139,075.83 |
| 2022 | £327,893.45 / £410,474.97 | £207,164.04 / £246,166.65 | £150,697.40 / £194,809.73 | £126,016.23 / £134,750.52 |
| 2021 | £290,917.53 / £370,420.64 | £184,684.23 / £222,685.03 | £135,076.46 / £177,281.83 | £116,155.57 / £127,470.62 |
| 2020 | £254,705.47 / £333,205.53 | £163,275.11 / £202,524.07 | £118,566.83 / £160,824.23 | £104,709.21 / £119,883.21 |
| 2019 | £238,100.90 / £321,528.99 | £152,491.37 / £195,484.16 | £111,154.36 / £155,597.71 | £100,398.87 / £118,853.70 |
| 2018 | £227,636.23 / £314,404.65 | £145,481.26 / £190,795.28 | £106,494.45 / £152,236.60 | £97,281.88 / £117,709.63 |
| 2017 | £219,346.70 / £302,457.46 | £139,743.03 / £183,363.24 | £102,902.35 / £146,856.44 | £95,573.29 / £116,395.53 |
| 2016 | £205,514.58 / £295,367.09 | £131,212.05 / £179,781.87 | £97,494.94 / £144,311.37 | £88,358.21 / £112,346.06 |
| 2015 | £194,860.45 / £280,295.12 | £124,425.43 / £170,700.77 | £92,724.65 / £137,547.67 | £84,220.01 / £106,963.05 |
| 2014 | £191,363.09 / £268,017.79 | £122,616.68 / £163,668.45 | £91,958.68 / £132,509.34 | £83,664.71 / £103,301.41 |
| 2013 | £182,782.97 / £259,260.44 | £116,333.03 / £157,328.63 | £87,174.79 / £127,572.19 | £79,974.12 / £100,166.76 |
| 2012 | £181,910.67 / £255,845.96 | £115,812.34 / £155,460.57 | £87,122.40 / £126,108.10 | £80,786.45 / £100,302.36 |
| 2011 | £187,241.91 / £259,094.43 | £117,934.64 / £155,822.99 | £88,504.76 / £125,793.35 | £83,020.71 / £101,665.90 |
| 2010 | £194,541.87 / £263,780.98 | £123,750.07 / £160,299.70 | £93,690.27 / £129,930.13 | £87,303.75 / £105,105.37 |
- Number of Jobs (thousands)
- 71k vs 112k
- Median Salary
- £24,174 vs £28,005
- Annual Percentage Change
- 2.2% vs 5.7%
- Mean Salary
- £27,176 vs £33,538
See how Oldham compares to other areas in North West
| Industry | Oldham Count | Cheshire West and Chester Count | Difference | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture | 75 | 930 | -855 | -170.15% |
| Production | 600 | 720 | -120 | -18.18% |
| Construction | 1,000 | 1,450 | -450 | -36.73% |
| Motor Trades | 335 | 415 | -80 | -21.33% |
| Wholesale | 335 | 485 | -150 | -36.59% |
| Retail | 740 | 985 | -245 | -28.41% |
| Transport | 480 | 670 | -190 | -33.04% |
| Accommodation Food | 575 | 835 | -260 | -36.88% |
| Information Comms | 295 | 820 | -525 | -94.17% |
| Finance Insurance | 130 | 285 | -155 | -74.7% |
| Property | 220 | 580 | -360 | -90% |
| Professional Scientific Technical | 810 | 2,660 | -1,850 | -106.63% |
| Business Admin | 610 | 1,225 | -615 | -67.03% |
| Public Admin Defence | 5 | 65 | -60 | -171.43% |
| Education | 120 | 275 | -155 | -78.48% |
| Health | 335 | 550 | -215 | -48.59% |
| Arts Entertainment | 490 | 855 | -365 | -54.28% |