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Failsworth East

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About

Failsworth East is a residential district located in the northeastern part of the Oldham borough. The area is characterised by its mixture of Victorian terraced housing and more modern post-war developments. It contains several local parks, including the open space around the Rochdale Canal, which runs through the community. The area is served by its own local shopping precincts providing essential amenities for residents.

A notable local landmark is the historic Failsworth Pole, a symbol of the area's identity for generations. The district is bordered by the M60 motorway to the south, which defines much of its modern boundary. Industrial estates on the periphery provide local employment opportunities. The community maintains a strong sense of its own history separate from Oldham town centre.

Area overview

On average Failsworth East has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 123 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 19.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Failsworth East is £39,749 per year. There are 5 schools in Failsworth East: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Failsworth East is home to around 7,458 people, with a population density of about 4,306.0 per km2.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
123
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
19.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Failsworth East Population
7,458
Population density
4,306 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
41.43(+12%)
Anti-social behaviour
24.14(+30%)
Vehicle crime
16.49(+173%)
Public order
15.96(+58%)
Burglary
13.27(+138%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,260
83.97%
Pakistani
257
3.45%
African
207
2.78%
Other White
157
2.11%
Bangladeshi
99
1.33%
Total population: 7,455

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,430
23.88%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,261
21.06%
Level 3 (A level)
1,058
17.67%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
947
15.81%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
661
11.04%
Total 16+ residents: 5,988

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,112
33.88%
Owns with a mortgage
904
27.54%
Private landlord or letting agency
725
22.09%
Other social rented
295
8.99%
Social rents from council
149
4.54%
Total households: 3,282

Property prices in Failsworth East

Based on 77 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 in Failsworth East area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £312,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Failsworth East in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Failsworth East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached2£251,000
Flats1£95,000
Semi-Detached29£228,000
Terraced45£161,000

10 years median price trend in Failsworth East

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Failsworth East.

All postcodes in Failsworth East

OL97AA

Stanley Road

M359JA

Hampton Road

M359JZ

Roman Road

M359FA

Stansfield Road

M359HW

Westminster Road

M359LD

Kew Road

OL84QE

Byron Street

M359BA

Stanley Road

M359BN

Wrigley Head Crescent

M359JR

Hedges Street

M359LS

Roman Road

M359EB

Wesley Street

M359JE

Holborn Avenue

M359JU

Woodford Road

OL83QA

Montgomery Street

OL84QP

Farrand Road

M359AQ

Wellington Street

M359HP

Glenmore Drive

M359PW

Ashton Road East

OL83PW

Carnarvon Street

M359DP

Grafton Street

M359FJ

Wesley Street

M359LF

Wimbledon Road

M359LJ

Lambeth Avenue

OL84SL

School Road

M359XB

Manchester Road

OL84SN

Margaret Street

OL84SS

Whitland Drive

OL97JT

Manchester Road

M359AL

Co Operation Street

M359BE

Wickentree Lane

OL84QJ

Chapel Road

OL84SA

Hollins Road

OL97PP

Under Lane

M359DG

Robert Street

M359EE

Clifton Street

M359ET

Emily Close

OL84QW

Incline Road

OL84RG

Baxter Street

OL97LS

Manchester Road

OL83SY

Hollins Road

M359JS

Vesper Street

M359FP

Failsworth East

OL84SJ

Byron Street

OL83QE

Hollins Road

OL83RQ

Severn Road

M359AS

Oldham Road

M359BB

Wickentree Lane

OL83QR

Failsworth East

OL83RB

Manchester Road

OL83RJ

Argus Street

OL83SX

Limeside Road

M359BU

Boston Close

OL83XD

The Knowls

OL97LX

Bourne Street

M359DW

Grafton Street

OL83PH

Roman Road

OL84SF

Cardigan Road

M359EG

Clifton Street

OL84RD

Parkfield Avenue

M359DU

Oldham Road

M359FF

Mersey Road North

M359BH

Wrigley Head

M359HR

Lulworth Crescent

M359BJ

Wrigley Head

M359JY

Roman Road

OL83PZ

Roman Road

OL97NG

Drury Lane

M359ED

Clifton Street

OL83RG

Knowl Street

M359JF

Abbey Road

M359LL

Brompton Avenue

M359LP

Roman Road

OL83PR

Montgomery Street

OL97LP

Alford Street

M359AW

John Street

M359AX

Stephenson Street

OL84RE

Chelbourne Drive

OL84RH

Stanley Road

M359AD

Ellesmere Street

M359HJ

Kingston Road

M359HY

Mayfair Crescent

OL83RN

County Street

OL84QT

Byron Street

M359DT

Minor Street

OL83PT

Roman Road

M359AN

Oldham Road

M359BW

Crown Business Centre

M359LT

Mersey Road North

OL83NB

Fox Park Road

OL83QG

Hawthorn Road

OL84RB

Moorfield Road

OL97NE

Bowling Street

OL97PN

Bowling Street

M359AT

Oldham Road

M359BL

Wrigley Head

M359LH

Dalston Avenue

M359AP

Derby Street

M359DN

Duke Street

M359FD

Oldham Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.