Area360 logo

Find postcode

Failsworth West

Interactive map displaying Failsworth West

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

M350NP

Ollerton Drive

M350AG

Bethel Avenue

M350PZ

Willows Drive

M350WX

Prospect Drive

M350DN

Hale Lane

M350GU

Shropshire Road

M350JT

Farm Street

M350AW

Old Road

M350HH

Oldham Road

M350LE

Marlborough Drive

M350JX

Cosgrove Crescent

M350GQ

Lord Lane

M350BZ

Manchester Road

M350QY

Leicester Road

M350WW

Oak Road

M350ED

Casson Street

M350SZ

Trinity Drive

M350JG

Ashworth Street

M350QB

Paddock Court

M350DR

Dean Street

M350EF

Hughes Close

M350NB

Propps Hall Drive

M350JR

Farm Street

M350AH

Old Road

M350FY

Densmore Street

M350GH

Alder Road

M350NH

Chestnut Grove

M350QX

Hulmes Road

M350AT

Sisson Street

M350FW

Nixon Street

M350BT

Harold Street

M350SJ

Lord Lane

M350DW

Dean Street

M350GF

Manwaring Street

M350PX

Lord Lane

M350JZ

Miriam Street

M350TG

Gail Close

M350LP

Marlborough Drive

M350DJ

Old Road

M350BB

Hardman Street

M350GE

Stanhope Way

M350LH

Barons Court

M350NW

Clive Road

M350ST

Rowan Close

M350FF

Manchester Road

M350AP

Lancaster Avenue

M350HG

Lea Court

M350AN

Oldham Road

M350PS

Alan Avenue

M350DB

Broadway

M350BW

Greenhalgh Street

M350AF

Elm Street

M350JJ

Hobson Street

M350TB

Whitekirk Drive

M350UE

Brook Street

M350GA

Springfield Industrial Estate

M350AS

Oldham Road

M350EN

Oldham Road

M350TD

Spring Valley Way

M350AJ

Ash Street

M350GD

Old Road

M350BH

Oldham Road

M350NQ

Laburnum Avenue

M350NN

Clive Road

M401QT

Graver Lane

M350BA

Sydney Street

M350EX

Day Drive

M350PG

Lord Lane

M350HA

Queen Street

M350AU

Bland Close

M350AZ

Hulton Street

M350JY

Bradshaw Avenue

M350GL

Wiltshire Road

M350XB

Louvain Street

M350QR

Cambridge Road

M350NY

Paddock Lane

M350SL

Lord Lane

M350WP

Thorn Avenue

M350ND

Propps Hall Drive

M350FX

Rothwell Street

M350LT

Coronation Road

M350JP

Stott Street

M350SD

Shaw Head Drive

M350DH

Brookfold

M350JB

Albert Street West

M350LQ

Ridgefield Street

M350FP

Albion Street

M350JU

Grove Avenue

M350DX

Broadway

M350NX

Paddock Lane

M350SH

Lord Lane

M350BG

Victory Park Industrial Estate

M350NU

Somerset Road

M350EB

Dunkerley Avenue

M350FA

Morton Street

M350QW

Alder Road

M350GW

Leicester Road

M350JD

Oldham Road

M350NJ

Greystoke Lane

M350WY

Almond Close

Data Sources

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