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Failsworth East

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About

Failsworth East ward lies in the northeastern section of the Oldham borough, bordering the city of Manchester. The area is primarily residential, characterised by terraced housing and local amenities along main routes like Oldham Road. Industrial estates are situated towards its boundaries, contributing to local employment. The ward contains several green spaces, including the parkland around the former Daisy Nook country park area, which provides recreational space for residents.

The Manchester, Ashton and Oldham Railway historically served the area, and its legacy remains visible in the local landscape. The ward is home to Failsworth Pole, a distinctive landmark with historical significance as a former guidepost on the old road. Community facilities such as local schools and sports clubs are central to daily life. Public transport links connect the ward to both Oldham and Manchester city centres.

Area overview

On average Failsworth East has high deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 14.8% 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 £40,955 per year. There are 4 schools in Failsworth East: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
14.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Failsworth East

Median price£215,000
Price per sq ft£263
Sales (last 12 months)113
Typical range (middle 50%)£180K – £275K

Based on 113 recent sales, the median property price is £215,000 (about £263 per square foot) in Failsworth East area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £1,300,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Failsworth East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached14£419,000£338
Semi-Detached40£242,500£304
Terraced58£187,975£234
Flats1£140,000£236

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Failsworth East

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Failsworth East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£187,995£149,498£99,500
2017£288,750£84,500£135,000£107,975
2018£266,750£106,000£145,000£119,000
2019£294,000£105,000£146,250£120,000
2020£322,500£94,975£175,000£138,500
2021£344,500£100,000£188,725£149,950
2022£425,000£128,725£217,475£165,500
2023£307,500£132,750£200,000£163,500
2024£360,000£132,500£207,000£177,500
2025£417,500£112,000£220,000£187,000
2026£361,000£258,000£173,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Failsworth East.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Failsworth East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£194£183£130
2017£225£126£161£137
2018£244£158£186£161
2019£243£175£187£158
2020£269£176£205£182
2021£288£157£232£183
2022£305£201£253£198
2023£317£214£258£219
2024£305£254£250£229
2025£323£165£289£226
2026£351£333£239
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Failsworth East.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Frequently asked questions about Failsworth East

What is the average house price in Failsworth East?

The median sale price in Failsworth East is £215,000 (about £263 per square foot) based on 113 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Failsworth East?

Failsworth East has 3 primary schools (3 Good) and 1 secondary school. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Failsworth East?

Failsworth East scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Failsworth East sits around rank 10,211 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Failsworth East?

The average household income in Failsworth East is around £40,955 per year, and 15% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Failsworth East?

Failsworth East is represented by 1 elected councillor: Andrew Barry Brooks (Reform UK).

All postcodes in Failsworth East

M359FE

Oldham Road

M350SG

Laycock Grove

OL83JE

Knott Lanes

M359NH

Lime Tree Grove

M350SN

Cemetery Road

M359EL

Minor Street

M359NZ

Silverbirch Way

M359WB

Elsinore Close

M359EB

Wesley Street

M359LD

Kew Road

M359HL

Westminster Road

M359AH

Holme Park Way

M359HU

Hampton Road

M359LJ

Lambeth Avenue

M359DB

Schofield Street

M359PE

Claremont Street

M359NR

Medlock Road

M350RU

Brierley Avenue

M359AW

John Street

M359WT

Tavern Court Avenue

M359GL

Pendragon Place

M359BS

Wrigley Head

M350RP

Nursery Road

M359LF

Wimbledon Road

M359PD

Main Street

OL97JT

Manchester Road

M350FH

Oldham Road

M359PP

Ashton Road East

M359DG

Robert Street

M359JA

Hampton Road

M350EH

Main Street

M359WU

Green Lane

M359UD

Hartshead Crescent

M359PX

Timson Street

OL97LH

Hudson Street

M359EU

Byron Terrace

M359PN

Ashton Road East

M359WJ

Daisy Nook

M359LT

Mersey Road North

M359HJ

Kingston Road

M359WX

Walker Avenue

M359PL

Ashton Road West

M359FL

Recreation Road

M359NT

Barnside Way

M359JX

Alexander Avenue

M359HT

Hampton Road

M359JU

Woodford Road

M359GA

Ashton Road West

M359PQ

Ashton Road East

M359BL

Wrigley Head

M350RQ

Hibbert Crescent

M350RJ

Clough Road

M359QG

Holt Lane

OL83PT

Roman Road

M359XQ

Margrove Close

M359EN

Limeditch Road

M359GJ

Cormallen Grove

M359LP

Roman Road

M359BJ

Wrigley Head

M359DT

Minor Street

M359NG

Medlock Road

M359JT

Grimshaw Avenue

M359NQ

Medlock Road

M359EE

Clifton Street

M359PZ

Tatchbury Road

M359EW

Mabel Road

M359WN

Medlock Road

M359AQ

Wellington Street

M359QP

Francis Street

M359TJ

Marston Close

M359ND

Tavern Court

M359PR

Ashton Road East

M359NJ

Cutler Hill Road

M359JG

Roman Road

M350RF

Brierley Avenue

M359DL

Cheetham Street

M359LA

Kew Road

M359QH

Holt Lane Mews

M359GE

Waterfield Way

M359LQ

Westminster Road

M359GU

Orchard Road

M359LB

Kew Road

M359NY

Lomas Street

M359FH

Wesley Street

M359NX

Failsworth Road

M359AN

Oldham Road

M359BY

Mitre Street

M359HX

Kensington Road

M359HF

Ashton Road East

M359LW

Windsor Avenue

M350SP

Paulden Drive

M359DH

Cooke Street

M359FD

Oldham Road

M359WH

Lime Lane

M359FA

Stansfield Road

M359NB

Sycamore Grove

M359PG

Ashton Road East

M359EA

Stansfield Road

OL83QJ

Hillingdon Close

M359HR

Lulworth Crescent

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.