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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

M350PQ

Lord Lane

M350FT

Dunkerley Avenue

M350TZ

Lodge Hall Drive

M350QP

Stafford Road

M350AL

Guido Street

M350HY

Poplar Street

M350BN

Failsworth Industrial Estate

M350DQ

Dean Street

M350PF

Parkside Avenue

M350TW

Birch Grove Way

M350UG

Linwood Street

M350EW

Valentine Street

M350WB

Propps Hall Drive

M350SF

Birch Avenue

M350HJ

Ridgefield Street

M350HF

Brookdale Street

M350BX

Oldham Road

M350UL

Ashton Road West

M350NR

Devon Road

M350TN

Brookdale Mews

M350JS

Farm Street

M350SX

Garden Crescent

M350AE

Oldham Road

M350TE

Devonshire Street East

M350HP

Oldham Road

M350JQ

Ashworth Street

M350BR

Linwood Street

M350QJ

Alder Road

M350TX

Garden House Close

M350WT

Somerset Road

M350PU

Alan Avenue

M350LU

Coronation Road

M350GG

Cambridge Road

M350HX

Jackson Street

M350BQ

Old Road

M350DP

Ward Street

M350WR

Somerset Road

M350LZ

Brooks Drive

M350NF

Victoria Street

M350TR

Woodhall Street

M350LA

Miriam Street

M350BF

Frank Street

M350BY

Mill Street

M350SQ

Rings Close

M350GX

Lincoln Road

M350HD

Beresford Street

M350QE

Maple Grove

M350GT

Andrew Street

M350JA

King Street

M350GN

Leicester Road

M350PJ

Sylvan Avenue

M350LS

Brooks Drive

M350ES

Ashton Road West

M350SS

Plane Road

M350EA

Bardsley Avenue

M350TT

Morton Street

M350QZ

Essex Close

M350DY

Park Avenue

M350BS

Brook Street

M350PL

Hulmes Road

M350HE

Dovedale Street

M350PR

Alan Avenue

M350QF

Newton Road

M350HB

Oldham Road

M350ET

Dunkerley Avenue

M350WA

Propps Hall Drive

M350QS

Lord Lane

M350DE

Samuel Street

M350RY

Day Drive

M350WG

Norfolk Crescent

Data Sources

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