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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
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
18.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Failsworth West

Based on 110 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 in Failsworth West area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £435,000.

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
Detached7£345,000
Flats2£137,000
Semi-Detached67£255,000
Terraced34£173,500

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

M350TT

Morton Street

M350AE

Oldham Road

M350BA

Sydney Street

M350HP

Oldham Road

M350JL

Green Lane

M350JZ

Miriam Street

M350UH

Failsworth West

M350AX

Brown Street

M350QY

Leicester Road

M350XB

Louvain Street

M350FG

Wye Avenue

M350GA

Springfield Industrial Estate

M350GU

Shropshire Road

M350QF

Newton Road

M350SL

Lord Lane

M350BY

Mill Street

M350RZ

Lord Lane

M350BJ

Mill Lane

M350NS

Norfolk Crescent

M350PS

Alan Avenue

M350ST

Rowan Close

M350LZ

Brooks Drive

M350UG

Linwood Street

M350FL

Princess Street

M350LW

Propps Hall Drive

M350NA

Greaves Avenue

M350SY

Lodge Hall Drive

M350UF

Peel Street

M350WY

Almond Close

M350GQ

Lord Lane

M350LY

Marlborough Drive

M350TE

Devonshire Street East

M350FU

Wrigley Crescent

M350GL

Wiltshire Road

M350JF

Hobson Street

M350LG

Marlborough Drive

M350LQ

Ridgefield Street

M350PG

Lord Lane

M350QL

Durham Crescent

M350AG

Bethel Avenue

M350HH

Oldham Road

M350JH

Hobson Street

M350HX

Jackson Street

M350WU

Somerset Road

M350EQ

Ashton Road West

M350HZ

Victoria Street

M350NU

Somerset Road

M350SU

Cedar Road

M350TG

Gail Close

M350TY

Failsworth West

M350DP

Ward Street

M401GT

Millstream Lane

M350BQ

Old Road

M350DN

Hale Lane

M350ED

Casson Street

M350EW

Valentine Street

M350QD

Mitchells Quay

M350RX

Lord Lane

M350AP

Lancaster Avenue

M350GX

Lincoln Road

M350SX

Garden Crescent

M350SE

Birch Avenue

M350WW

Oak Road

M350EJ

Ashton Road West

M350FX

Rothwell Street

M350GW

Leicester Road

M350HW

Beresford Street

M350PY

Wyndale Drive

M350WX

Prospect Drive

M350EF

Hughes Close

M350JQ

Ashworth Street

M350TF

Cosgrove Road

M350TN

Brookdale Mews

M350EA

Bardsley Avenue

M350FE

Middleton Avenue

M350QG

Alder Road

M350QU

Newlands

M350AN

Oldham Road

M350BF

Frank Street

M350BX

Oldham Road

M350HJ

Ridgefield Street

M350DB

Broadway

M350GP

Nottingham Drive

M350GY

Station Mews

M350HT

Mellor Street

M350HU

Grange Street

M350PT

Alan Avenue

M350QH

Lord Lane

M350QZ

Essex Close

M350RY

Day Drive

M350EL

Oldham Road

M350DR

Dean Street

M350AQ

Aldred Street

M350DZ

Hardman Lane

M350EY

Clayton Street

M350GD

Old Road

M350NJ

Greystoke Lane

M350QN

Alder Road

M350SQ

Rings Close

M350EN

Oldham Road

Data Sources

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