Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton
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This Greater Manchester constituency includes the bustling town of Oldham and the suburban areas of Chadderton and Royton. It offers a mix of parks, local markets, and leisure facilities, with scenic countryside nearby for outdoor activities.
Wards in Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton
Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton is divided into 11 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Chadderton Central
- Chadderton North
- Chadderton South
- Coldhurst
- Crompton
- Failsworth East
- Hollinwood
- Medlock Vale
- Royton North
- Royton South
- Werneth
Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton is a constituency that covers these wards in Oldham.
Population by age group
The most recent data for constituencies in England and Wales comes from mid-year estimates for 2022. This tells us what the population was estimated to be on 30 June 2022.
| Age Band | Constituency (Number) | Constituency (%) | Region (Number) | Region (%) | England & Wales (Number) | England & Wales (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 to 17 | 30,329 | 26.82% | 1,582,229 | 21.05% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 10,236 | 9.05% | 642,507 | 8.55% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 15,030 | 13.29% | 996,167 | 13.25% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 22,327 | 19.74% | 1,397,930 | 18.60% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 18,919 | 16.73% | 1,482,881 | 19.73% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 16,242 | 14.36% | 1,414,399 | 18.82% | 11,303,607 | 18.76% |
Population by ethnic group
The most recent census asked people about their ethnic group. The census was carried out in March 2021 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and in March 2022 in Scotland.
| Ethnic Group | Constituency (Number) | Constituency (%) | Region (%) | England & Wales (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English, Welsh, Scottish, Northern Irish or British | 63,471 | 56.66% | 81.15% | 74.42% |
| Bangladeshi | 18,563 | 16.57% | 0.82% | 1.08% |
| Pakistani | 15,098 | 13.48% | 4.09% | 2.66% |
| African | 3,163 | 2.82% | 1.71% | 2.50% |
| Other White | 2,201 | 1.96% | 3.42% | 6.15% |
| Any other ethnic group | 1,419 | 1.27% | 0.89% | 1.55% |
| Other Asian | 1,320 | 1.18% | 0.86% | 1.63% |
| Indian | 1,262 | 1.13% | 1.89% | 3.13% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1,017 | 0.91% | 0.63% | 0.86% |
| White and Asian | 863 | 0.77% | 0.64% | 0.82% |
| Other Black | 735 | 0.66% | 0.29% | 0.50% |
| Irish | 570 | 0.51% | 0.83% | 0.85% |
| White and Black African | 455 | 0.41% | 0.40% | 0.42% |
| Chinese | 445 | 0.40% | 0.73% | 0.75% |
| Caribbean | 427 | 0.38% | 0.35% | 1.05% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 396 | 0.35% | 0.52% | 0.78% |
| Arab | 313 | 0.28% | 0.59% | 0.56% |
| Roma | 200 | 0.18% | 0.10% | 0.17% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 104 | 0.09% | 0.08% | 0.11% |