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Failsworth South

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About

Failsworth South sits on the eastern edge of Oldham, bordering the city of Manchester. The area is primarily residential, characterised by terraced housing and local amenities along the main roads. Oldham Road serves as a central artery, lined with shops and services catering to daily needs. The residential streets branch off from this main thoroughfare, creating a settled, community-focused environment.

The area's landscape is subtly defined by the Rochdale Canal, which runs along its western boundary. This waterway provides a linear green corridor for walking and cycling, separate from the urban streets. Local green spaces, including the grounds of St John's Church, offer pockets of recreation within the neighbourhood. The area functions as a practical residential district with direct transport links into both Oldham and Manchester centres.

Area overview

On average Failsworth South has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 76 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 30% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. Approximately 10.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Failsworth South is £44,700 per year. There are 3 schools in Failsworth South: 3 primary (2 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Failsworth South is home to around 5,458 people, with a population density of about 5,135 per km².

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
76
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
10.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Failsworth South Population
5,458
Population density
5,135 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.12(-27%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.66(-18%)
Vehicle crime
10.81(+80%)
Public order
10.26(+1%)
Other theft
10.26(+55%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,948
90.59%
Other White
97
1.78%
African
73
1.34%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
68
1.24%
Irish
62
1.14%
Total population: 5,462

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
976
22.1%
Level 4+ (Degree)
969
21.94%
Level 3 (A level)
830
18.8%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
692
15.67%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
470
10.64%
Total 16+ residents: 4,416

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
958
41.54%
Owns with a mortgage
797
34.56%
Private landlord or letting agency
238
10.32%
Other social rented
164
7.11%
Social rents from council
105
4.55%
Total households: 2,306

Property prices in Failsworth South

Median price£250,000
Price per sq ft£290
Sales (last 12 months)49
Typical range (middle 50%)£218K – £270K

Based on 49 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 (about £290 per square foot) in Failsworth South area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £375,000.

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 South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£260,000£170
Semi-Detached44£250,000£293
Flats1£146,250£—
Terraced3£130,000£168

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Failsworth South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Failsworth South.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£224,500£141,000£100,750
2017£189,250£136,000£133,475
2018£263,975£155,000£120,000
2019£155,500£185,000
2020£197,725£162,500£174,450
2021£242,500£190,000£168,500
2022£321,500£212,000£185,000
2023£260,000£203,000£206,000
2024£256,000£215,000£173,500
2025£297,500£250,000£189,950
2026£250,000£290,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Failsworth South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Failsworth South.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£170£162£130
2017£189£169£161
2018£242£190£136
2019£185£195
2020£222£196£209
2021£224£221£222
2022£271£255£205
2023£295£260£247
2024£288£264£209
2025£223£304£204
2026£290£408
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Failsworth South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Frequently asked questions about Failsworth South

Is Failsworth South safe?

Failsworth South records about 76 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Failsworth South?

The median sale price in Failsworth South is £250,000 (about £290 per square foot) based on 49 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Failsworth South?

Failsworth South has 3 primary schools (2 rated Outstanding, 1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Failsworth South?

Failsworth South scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Failsworth South sits around rank 15,435 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 South?

The average household income in Failsworth South is around £44,700 per year, and 11% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodes in Failsworth South

M350PT

Alan Avenue

M350UL

Ashton Road West

M401QT

Graver Lane

M350PR

Alan Avenue

M350NH

Chestnut Grove

M350RX

Lord Lane

M401GT

Millstream Lane

M350PH

Newton Road

M350PF

Parkside Avenue

M350SF

Birch Avenue

M350JX

Cosgrove Crescent

M350NG

Dorset Road

M350NX

Paddock Lane

M350SS

Plane Road

M350FE

Middleton Avenue

M350FY

Densmore Street

M350PN

Woodlands

M350FZ

Clive Road

M350LT

Coronation Road

M350GS

Lord Lane

M350NR

Devon Road

M350PY

Wyndale Drive

M350JY

Bradshaw Avenue

M350PJ

Sylvan Avenue

M350LR

Regent Crescent

M350WU

Somerset Road

M350LX

Marlborough Drive

M350PE

Links Avenue

M350LS

Brooks Drive

M350SA

Shaw Head Drive

M350QX

Hulmes Road

M350WQ

Somerset Road

M350PQ

Lord Lane

M350JQ

Ashworth Street

M350RY

Day Drive

M350WX

Prospect Drive

M350WB

Propps Hall Drive

M350JL

Green Lane

M350SU

Cedar Road

M350QA

Newton Road

M350ED

Casson Street

M350NT

Somerset Road

M350WY

Almond Close

M350PU

Alan Avenue

M350QZ

Essex Close

M350TG

Gail Close

M350GG

Cambridge Road

M350QR

Cambridge Road

M350EX

Day Drive

M350QF

Newton Road

M350WS

Norfolk Crescent

M350PB

Chestnut Avenue

M350WR

Somerset Road

M350PL

Hulmes Road

M350ET

Dunkerley Avenue

M350RZ

Lord Lane

M350TE

Devonshire Street East

M350LU

Coronation Road

M350JZ

Miriam Street

M350WG

Norfolk Crescent

M350JT

Farm Street

M350EA

Bardsley Avenue

M350NY

Paddock Lane

M350EB

Dunkerley Avenue

M350JG

Ashworth Street

M350WP

Thorn Avenue

M350PG

Lord Lane

M350PW

Rosehay Lane

M350PZ

Willows Drive

M350NU

Somerset Road

M350JR

Farm Street

M350FX

Rothwell Street

M350JS

Farm Street

M350JU

Grove Avenue

M350NP

Ollerton Drive

M350UG

Linwood Street

M350NN

Clive Road

M350SB

Shaw Head Drive

M350WW

Oak Road

M350FU

Wrigley Crescent

M350EY

Clayton Street

M350TW

Birch Grove Way

M350QE

Maple Grove

M350SJ

Lord Lane

M350WT

Somerset Road

M350SE

Birch Avenue

M350WL

Wentworth Court

M350SR

Larch Close

M350PX

Lord Lane

M350HQ

Banbury Road

M350QH

Lord Lane

M350EZ

West Street

M350GQ

Lord Lane

M350TF

Cosgrove Road

M350ST

Rowan Close

M350PS

Alan Avenue

M350GR

Ely Crescent

M350NS

Norfolk Crescent

M350QU

Newlands

M350NW

Clive Road

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.