Royton North’s estimated population has decreased by 3.9% between 2011 and 2018. This compares to the Oldham wide average increase of 3.9%. The estimated number of residents aged over 65 has increased by 42% between 2001 and 2018. The estimated number of 0-15 year olds has decreased by 15% between 2001 and 2018.

Royton North’s median household income (£25,021) is higher than the Oldham average (£22,289). The employment rate (64.1%) is slightly higher than the Oldham average (58.2%). A lower proportion of people are on Out of Work Benefits in Royton North (7.5%) than in Oldham as a whole (11.0%).

Royton North has a slightly lower proportion of single person households (28.7%) than the Oldham average (30.3%). The proportion of lone parent households in the ward (10.4%) is lower than the Oldham average (13.1%). The proportion of households overcrowded in the ward (4.3%) is lower than the Oldham average (7.5%).

Royton North’s rate of reported Anti-Social Behaviour is lower than the average for the borough. The overall rate of reported crimes is lower than the Oldham average. Police intelligence suggests a fall in the rate of reporting. New   crime recording standards have changed the classification of certain offences, meaning we can’t compare over time.