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Meet people in Oldham

Members from Oldham and towns within 30 miles who make their profile public will appear here.

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A few facts about Oldham

  • Oldham is home to about 240,000 people, among the 50 largest places in the United Kingdom.
  • It lies in England.
  • It's about 163 miles to London, the country's largest city.
  • Close by: Manchester (6 miles), Stockport (9 miles) and Bolton (13 miles).

First-date ideas for Oldham

For a first meeting in Oldham, keep it simple: coffee in the centre, a walk in a park or along the main street, maybe a small concert. An hour is enough to know whether you want a second date.

Staying safe

  • Meet in busy public places and tell a friend where you are going.
  • Never send money to people you met online.
  • Report and block anyone who makes you uncomfortable.

Questions about dating in Oldham

Who can I meet near Oldham?

Within 30 miles of Oldham there are 159 towns and cities — Manchester, Sheffield and Leeds among them — with more than 6.9 million residents in all. In the app you choose the distance yourself: from 5 miles to 300 miles, or “Any distance”.

Is there a free dating site in Oldham?

Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in Oldham and everywhere else: profiles, search filters, likes, messages, voice messages and gifts cost nothing, and there is no premium plan. Daily caps exist only to stop spam: up to 40 new conversations a day, for example.

Are the singles around Oldham real people?

There are no fake profiles here: YADate doesn't create them or chat on anyone's behalf. Photos go live only after a moderator approves them, every account confirms an email address, and reports are reviewed by people. Anyone who asks for money or pushes you to move to another app straight away is worth reporting.

Can I meet someone who doesn't live in Oldham?

Yes. Pick any other city in the filters, at home or abroad, and YADate shows the people there.

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