Nursing In Oldham: Studying, working, and living guide
Find out about nursing in Oldham - where nurses can find jobs, the hospitals they might work in, colleges & universities to study in, plus living information.
Oldham is a popular town to live and work.
Oldham is in Greater Manchester, England and has a rich industrial and textiles heritage. Oldham is easily commutable to other parts of the UK.
For Nurses, Oldham could be a great place to live, work and study.
From cost of living and travel through to culture and nightlife, it is an end-to guide for Nurses wanting to study or work in Oldham.
Where do Nurses work in Oldham?
There are many hospitals in Oldham where nurses could work.
Royal Oldham Hospital
Orchard House Day Hospital – Mental health services
The Christie at Oldham – Cancer Treatment Centre
· All Saints Hospital – Specialist mental health service for people who are deaf and have complex communication needs
Oldham has many private hospitals and care homes throughout which specialise in support for Cancer treatments as well as treatment for all adults and children. They frequently look for registered Nurses as well as carers to employees.
There are thousands of live vacancies for Nurses throughout Oldham. There is lots of work for anyone wishing to relocate here.
Find nursing jobs in the North West
Cygnet Kenney House - Cygnet
Find nursing jobs in Oldham at Cygnet Kenney House, operated by the mental healthcare provider, Cygnet. On their facility page you can find career information & jobs for nurses and other clinicians in Oldham (depending on whether they are running vacancies at the time of publishing).
Where do aspiring Nurses study in Oldham?
There are many places to study in Oldham and surrounding areas for anyone wanting to become a Nurse.
The university Campus Oldham – Higher Education at Oldham College offers a range of healthcare related courses. These start in September. This is the only University in Oldham, at present however, they don't offer any nursing degrees.
If you are willing to travel into Manchester, there are two Universities which offer nursing courses. There are University of Manchester or Manchester Metropolitan University.
Both universities have campuses across Greater Manchester.
The Manchester Metropolitan University campus is in two areas Birley and All Saints. Manchester Metropolitan University is ranked 4th in the UK for nursing (The Guardian University Guide 2022).
University of Manchester has two campuses one based on Oxford Road formally known as The Victoria University of Manchester campus and one at The Sackville Street area – formerly the UMIST campus. Start dates available in September.
And although tuition fees are the same across the country, Greater Manchester is regarded as one of the most popular places for students to live.
Find our nursing university guide here.
The average monthly rental cost in Oldham is around £750 per a month – slightly cheaper than living in Manchester which is around £1000 per a month.
Where do Nurses live in Oldham?
Nurses in Oldham live all over the town and surrounding areas.
The most popular locations in Oldham for Nurses and student Nurses:
Oldham Town Centre.
Popular with students due to being close to the university Campus Oldham – Higher Education at Oldham College and close to amenities.
Royton.
Has lots of local amenities plus good transport links to Oldham and Rochdale. Royton is a popular area for Nurses with families to live in.
Chatterton.
The perfect location due to lots of local amenities and restaurants.
Manchester city centre.
Popular with nurses due to it being close to amenities. There are lots of bars, restaurants and green spaces nearby.
Any of these places would be a good location for Nurses or student Nurses to live at.
What are the living costs for Nurses in Oldham?
Here is a general guide to some of the different costs of living in the town Oldham.
The average price for a home in Oldham is currently £192,400 lower than the national average of £293,000.
The average rental price for a property in Oldham is £750 per month. But if you are looking to rent a room in a shared house, the average cost is just over £450.
Council tax costs vary a lot across the town. But most people in Oldham are in a Band B property or similar, which means paying £1,722.31 a year. This works out to just over £143 per a month.
Other bills like shopping and utilities are priced the same as the rest of the UK but eating out and entertainment are slightly more expensive.
Is travel easy in Oldham?
Oldham is well connected in terms of travel and transport links across the city and to other parts of the UK.
There are many motorways and roads which pass close to Oldham such as the A62 and M60. Manchester to Oldham is just over 30 minutes’ drive away. London to Oldham is just over 4 hours and 30 minutes’ drive away.
The Metrolink connects the town of Oldham to multiple places (borough of Rochdale, Central Manchester etc).- This makes it easier for people to travel to and from Oldham.
Oldham is just over 3-hours by train from London, or just over a 30-minutes train from Manchester.
The closest airport is Manchester Airport which has flights all over the UK, as well as to Europe and the US.
Oldham is well connected for all your transport no matter where you are located.
What to do in Oldham: walks, culture, nightlife and eating out
Oldham has lots of things to do during your free time.
Culture and attractions
There are a few places to visit in Oldham. One of the top attractions to visit is Stonerig Raceway. Stonerig Raceway has six different themed racetracks and offers driving experiences, tours, and car simulators to try. Stonerig Raceway is the perfect day out for Nurses and their families to experience this.
Oldham has lots of places to walk and visit such as Strinesdale Country Park and Alexandra Park which also has a boating lake to visit too.
Oldham has everything to offer for the music and arts scene. A few of the popular places for music are The Coliseum Theatre, Whittles at Tokyo, The Bank Top Tavern and The Queen Elizabeth Hall for live music and performances. Oldham has lots of museums and galleries to visit too. A few of the popular places are Gallery Oldham and Saddleworth Museum.
Oldham Athletic Association Football Club play their matches at Boundary Park.
Nightlife and eating out
Oldham offers multiple options for nightlife, with lots of bars and clubs.
There is something for everyone in Oldham from nightclubs to restaurants.
Highlights include:
Whittles at Tokyo is known for its live music events.
Stocco Restaurant for its Italian dishes and Italian pizzas.
Smoke Yark for its fresh food and relaxed and stylish dining and drinking atmosphere.
Radclyffe Arms, number one TripAdvisor bar/Pub in Oldham.
What are the school options in Oldham?
If you are also thinking about where you might need to send your children to school.
There are lots of schools to choose from in Oldham.
Oldham has 96 Primary schools and 30 Secondary schools and 8 private independent schools.
The performance and quality of schools according to Ofsted rating varies across Oldham but there are many Outstanding and Good Rated schools in Oldham.
Population and demographics in Oldham
Here are some of the stand-out population and demographic facts in Oldham.
Oldham has a population of 242,400.
Its population density is 1,701 people per square mile.
77.5% of the people in Oldham are white and born in the UK.
10.1% of the people in Oldham are Pakistani and 7.3% of the people in Oldham are Bangladeshi.
4.0% of Oldham’s population is unemployed – Just Slightly higher than the UK average.
In summary: is Oldham a good place to be a Nurse?
Where to live, study and work for those who provide nursing care is entirely subjective – different places suit different people.
Oldham offers a wide range of open green spaces to walk around as well as lots of places to eat and drink at.
There are lots of things to do in Oldham whether you are a student or a nursing professional.
Travel is easy, and there is plenty of work on offer. You can easily reach other towns and cities by bus, car, train or flight. Manchester is only a 35 minute train journey away.
Nurses earn an average of just over £35,000 per a year in Oldham.
So, your salary as a registered Nurse goes much further.
Here are a couple of examples:
As a newly qualified Nurse on an NHS Band 5 salary, if you rented a house, you would still have more than £1350 left in your pocket each month for everything else. Your disposable income in the Southeast would barely reach half of this figure, for example.
As a Band 6 Nurse, you would easily be able to borrow enough money to buy a joint mortgage for an average-priced flat in Oldham. In fact, in many parts your salary would cover the cost of buying a house.
As a nursing student or Nurse in Oldham, you will have a good quality of life with lots of things to do.
