Oldham Adult Activity Levels 2021-22

Oldham Overview

Oldham has recovered to pre-pandemic levels for both active (59.7%) and inactive (28.5%), but neither for baseline, as the trend pre-pandemic was increasing inactivity.

Unlike GM, most demographics were increasing in inactivity prior to the pandemic, except NS SEC 6-8. Although most have shown a decrease in the last 12 months, apart from South Asian ethnic groups which are higher than GM levels.

In Oldham, those aged 16-34 years inactivity is above both 35-54 and 55-74 years and NS SEC 9 groups are more inactive than NS SEC 6-8 groups, as well as males being more inactive than females (although to a lesser extent), reversing the national and GM trends for these demographics.

Inactivity

The inactive population has seen a decrease in the last 12 months (-4.7%), is lower than pre-pandemic levels (-4.0%), but still above baseline (+2.0%).

Differences across demographics

Unlike GM, most demographics were increasing in inactivity prior to the pandemic, except NS SEC 6-8. Although most have shown a decrease in the last 12 months, apart from South Asian ethnic groups which are higher than GM levels.

In Oldham, those aged 16-34 years' inactivity is above both 35-54 and 55-74 years, from NS SEC 9 groups are more inactive than NS SEC 6-8 groups, as well as males being more inactive than females (although to a lesser extent), reversing the national and GM trends for these demographics. Whereas, those aged over 35 years seem to be less inactive than GM in Oldham, or from NS SEC 6-8 groups.

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Published April 2023