A CHEATING map has revealed that over 900 people in Oldham are having an affair.

A study carried out across the region has uncovered that 986 people in Oldham are cheating on their partners, a massive increase from last year's figures of 536 people.

Using the map created by Illicitencounters.com, a dating site for married people, anyone can find out the number of affairs in their postcode area.

The figures are based on extensive research carried out by the site.

An Illicitencounters.com spokesman said: "Adultery is on the rise in Bolton with a 2% increase in the last year.

“Lots of couples in Greater Manchester cannot afford to divorce due to the cost of establishing two new homes, so they are sticking with their partner and adding some spice to their marriage by discreetly having an affair.

“They know that with a site such as Illicitencounters.com they can have an affair with a like-minded partner who is also looking to cheat. Both sides can have some fun without upsetting things at home.”

The site was formed 6 years ago and since then more than one million people have registered.

Illicitencounters.com has seen a 25% surge in registrations in the last five years and each week around 20,000 people are conducting affairs on the site.