Introduction 
Inequalities looks at unfair and avoidable differences in health status across residents of Oldham and between different groups within Oldham. This can include how long people are likely to live, care that is available to residents and the health conditions they may experience.

Data Overview:
There are many different ways to view health inequalities across Oldham. For example, those living in the most deprived areas of Oldham can expect to live shorter lives than those living in the most affluent areas of Oldham. 

Between Alexandra (The 2nd most deprived ward) and Saddleworth South (The least deprived ward) there is a difference of:

• 12.7 years for Males
• 12.8 years for Females

Health inequalities are often exacerbated by socio-economic inequalities such as household income. The latest data for 2024 shows that median household income in the borough was £30,414. This is significantly below the GM figure (£33,512) and the UK figure (£37,861).

There is also significant variance for median household income by the wards of Oldham. 

Table 1: Median Household Income by Ward

Ward	Median Income
Alexandra	£23,802
Chadderton Central	£27,856
Chadderton North	£38,412
Chadderton South	£31,611
Coldhurst	£21,208
Crompton	£34,971
Failsworth East	£33,787
Failsworth West	£31,944
Hollinwood	£26,655
Medlock Vale	£26,673
Royton North	£34,637
Royton South	£34,118
Saddleworth North	£44,210
Saddleworth South	£44,794
Saddleworth West & Lees	£38,174
Shaw	£33,066
St James'	£28,729
St Mary's	£23,141
Waterhead	£27,809
Werneth	£24,037

Source: CACI Paycheck (2024)

The difference in median household income between the most affluent ward (Saddleworth South) and the most deprived ward (Coldhurst) is £23,586. 

Figure 1: Map of Median Household Income Across Oldham

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