Saddleworth North is the largest ward by area, and the smallest ward by population. 97.3% of its residents are White – the second highest proportion of any Ward (Saddleworth South is 97.5% White). The number of residents aged over 65 has increased by 29% between 2011 and 2018. The number of residents aged 0-15 has decreased by 11.6% between 2001 and 2018.

Saddleworth North has a lower proportion of single person households (24.6%) than the Oldham average (30.3%). The proportion of lone parent households in the ward (7.7%) is lower than the Oldham average (13.1%). The proportion of households overcrowded in the ward (2.9%) is lower than the Oldham average (7.5%).

Saddleworth North’s rate of reported Anti-Social Behaviour is lower than the average for the borough. The overall rate of reported crimes is significantly lower than the Oldham average. This is reflected in most crime types, particularly theft and robbery. Police intelligence suggests a fall in the rate of reporting.