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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 4 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

Median price£239,000
Price per sq ft£263
Sales (last 12 months)96
Typical range (middle 50%)£190K – £286K

Based on 96 recent sales, the median property price is £239,000 (about £263 per square foot) in Failsworth West area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £425,000.

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 West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached8£363,000£362
Semi-Detached59£260,000£293
Terraced26£164,000£199
Flats3£124,000£130

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Failsworth West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Failsworth West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£224,500£137,000£84,000
2017£178,500£135,500£95,000
2018£219,995£86,500£165,000£99,950
2019£257,995£39,950£175,000£109,975
2020£279,995£129,975£174,225£119,975
2021£302,495£120,000£190,000£138,475
2022£322,498£115,000£210,306£143,000
2023£337,500£105,500£210,000£170,000
2024£280,000£118,975£215,000£146,000
2025£345,000£135,125£260,000£170,000
2026£380,000£261,225£171,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Failsworth West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Failsworth West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£170£153£111
2017£197£165£122
2018£222£191£197£127
2019£245£95£199£136
2020£268£163£203£150
2021£286£199£222£166
2022£336£171£256£187
2023£335£166£260£195
2024£299£194£264£195
2025£353£130£304£199
2026£384£298£227
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Failsworth West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Frequently asked questions about Failsworth West

What is the average house price in Failsworth West?

The median sale price in Failsworth West is £239,000 (about £263 per square foot) based on 96 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Failsworth West?

Failsworth West has 4 primary schools (2 rated Outstanding, 2 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Failsworth West?

Failsworth West scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Failsworth West sits around rank 9,425 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 West?

The average household income in Failsworth West is around £41,421 per year, and 19% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Failsworth West?

Failsworth West is represented by 1 elected councillor: Mark Christopher Ruthven (Reform UK).

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: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.