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Failsworth West

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About

Failsworth West is a residential ward situated in the northeastern part of the Oldham borough. The area is primarily composed of terraced and semi-detached housing, with local amenities concentrated along the main thoroughfares. It is bordered by the Medlock Valley to the west, providing a distinct green boundary. The ward contains several community-focused facilities, including primary schools and recreational grounds, which serve the local population.

A notable local landmark is the Failsworth Pole, a historic maypole that stands as a central feature in the community. The ward's layout includes industrial premises near the Ashton Canal, which runs along its southern edge. Public transport links connect the area to Oldham and Manchester centres. The local terrain is generally flat, characteristic of this part of Greater Manchester.

Area overview

On average Failsworth West has high deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 18.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Failsworth West is £41,421 per year. There are 6 schools in Failsworth West: 4 primary (2 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 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
18.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Failsworth West

Based on 105 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 in Failsworth West area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £425,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Failsworth West 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 West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached9£345,000
Flats3£124,000
Semi-Detached61£260,000
Terraced32£171,000

10 years median price trend in Failsworth West

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

All postcodes in Failsworth West

M350HW

Beresford Street

M350NA

Greaves Avenue

M350HU

Grange Street

M350SU

Cedar Road

M350PD

Lodge Hall Drive

M350GB

Springfield Close

M350GS

Lord Lane

M350PH

Newton Road

M350FS

Piercy Street

M350SA

Shaw Head Drive

M350JN

Albert Street West

M350PB

Chestnut Avenue

M350DT

Mather Street

M350QA

Newton Road

M350SY

Lodge Hall Drive

M350BE

Beech Street

M350FE

Middleton Avenue

M350FZ

Clive Road

M350DD

Woodhall Street

M350DZ

Hardman Lane

M350DU

Dalton Street

M350PT

Alan Avenue

M350SB

Shaw Head Drive

M350LY

Marlborough Drive

M350QH

Lord Lane

M350QL

Durham Crescent

M350HT

Mellor Street

M350NL

Kent Grove

M350DS

Mather Street

M350EZ

West Street

M350EU

Burgess Drive

M350NG

Dorset Road

M350FU

Wrigley Crescent

M350BU

Olive Street

M350JL

Green Lane

M350QD

Mitchells Quay

M350AX

Brown Street

M350GR

Ely Crescent

M350WU

Somerset Road

M350LB

Turner Avenue

M350HS

Sisson Street

M350TY

Failsworth West

M350JF

Hobson Street

M401GT

Millstream Lane

M350JH

Hobson Street

M350PE

Links Avenue

M350LW

Propps Hall Drive

M350PY

Wyndale Drive

M350EJ

Ashton Road West

M350BL

Firs Avenue

M350TS

Waterway Close

M350QG

Alder Road

M350DF

Grimshaw Street

M350NS

Norfolk Crescent

M350SE

Birch Avenue

M350BD

Broadway

M350NT

Somerset Road

M350FL

Princess Street

M350QN

Alder Road

M350TP

Ridgefield Street

M350HQ

Banbury Road

M350DL

Hardman Lane

M350LG

Marlborough Drive

M350LF

Hardman Lane

M350TF

Cosgrove Road

M350RX

Lord Lane

M350JE

Oldham Road

M350PN

Woodlands

M350LX

Marlborough Drive

M350EY

Clayton Street

M350FG

Wye Avenue

M350PW

Rosehay Lane

M350WS

Norfolk Crescent

M350UA

Griffin Road

M350GP

Nottingham Drive

M350WQ

Somerset Road

M350QU

Newlands

M350EL

Oldham Road

M350TQ

Albert Street West

M350AR

Field Street

M350JW

Poplar Street

M350SR

Larch Close

M350HZ

Victoria Street

M350WN

Ogden Road

M350EQ

Ashton Road West

M350LD

Marlborough Drive

M350TU

Lancaster View

M350LN

Propps Hall Drive

M350QQ

Warwick Road

M350UF

Peel Street

M350WL

Wentworth Court

M350GJ

Alder Road

M350LR

Regent Crescent

M350FB

Ashton Road West

M350RZ

Lord Lane

M350AQ

Aldred Street

M350GY

Station Mews

M350BJ

Mill Lane

M350UH

Failsworth West

M350AY

Oldham Road

Data Sources

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