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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 moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 76 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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 5,135.0 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

Based on 50 recent sales, the median property price is £246,250 in Failsworth South area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £375,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Failsworth South 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 South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached1£335,000
Semi-Detached43£250,000
Flats1£146,250
Terraced5£189,950

10 years median price trend in Failsworth South

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

All postcodes in Failsworth South

M350RS

Broome Grove

M350QG

Alder Road

M350FS

Piercy Street

M350SH

Lord Lane

M350SQ

Rings Close

M350ND

Propps Hall Drive

M350TN

Brookdale Mews

M350EU

Burgess Drive

M350GH

Alder Road

M350QB

Paddock Court

M350NQ

Laburnum Avenue

M350WN

Ogden Road

M350NL

Kent Grove

M350FT

Dunkerley Avenue

M350LN

Propps Hall Drive

M350SD

Shaw Head Drive

M350QS

Lord Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.