Postcode insights

M35 0JA

King Street

Failsworth West

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Detailed insights for M35 0JA

Overview

Postcode M35 0JA is located in a major urban area, within the Failsworth West ward of Oldham in the North West region, and forms part of the Failsworth West area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 128.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Failsworth West is £38,423 per year. The nearest station is Newton Heath and Moston (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.5 miles away. There are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Brookdale Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
129
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
61.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

10/10

Failsworth West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,083 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 6% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Failsworth West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 128.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

61.7%

Approximately 61.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 25.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Failsworth West is £38,423 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 201 ft away from M35 0JA.

Flood risk

No risk

Failsworth West near M35 0JA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Newton Heath and Moston (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M35 0JA
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Newton Heath and Moston (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Newton Heath and Moston (Manchester Metrolink)
0.6 mi

Failsworth (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Failsworth (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M35 0JA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miBrookdale ParkLargeWalking directions to Brookdale Park
0.5 miLower Memorial ParkSmallWalking directions to Lower Memorial Park

Area Profile

Population
219
Population density
7,766 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
41.83(+12%)
Anti-social behaviour
36.12(+101%)
Public order
20.91(+106%)
Criminal damage and arson
19.01(+111%)
Shoplifting
16.48(+185%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
180
82.19%
African
13
5.94%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
5
2.28%
Chinese
4
1.83%
Pakistani
3
1.37%
Total population: 219

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
60
32.61%
Level 4+ (Degree)
39
21.2%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
11.96%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
20
10.87%
Apprenticeship
19
10.33%
Total 16+ residents: 184

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
71
55.47%
Private landlord or letting agency
15
11.72%
Owns outright
14
10.94%
Owns with a mortgage
13
10.16%
Social rents from council
8
6.25%
Total households: 128

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.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M35 0JA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M35 0JA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
26 Aug 202522, King Street, Manchester, M35 0JATerracedFreehold£135,500
28 Apr 202520, King Street, Manchester, M35 0JATerracedFreehold£146,500
09 May 202523, Albert Street West, Manchester, M35 0JNTerracedLeasehold£135,000
23 Feb 202614, Poplar Street, Manchester, M35 0HYTerracedFreehold£180,000
25 Jul 202530, Poplar Street, Manchester, M35 0HYTerracedFreehold£195,000

Schools

In the M35 0JA postcode area, located within Failsworth West, there are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M35 0JA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableGreater Manchester Independent SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.4 miNot applicableThe Greens ENSOther independent special school

Good

0.4 miNot applicableSpring Brook AcademyAcademy special converter

Good

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M35 0JA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M35 0JA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miMorrisonsJackson Street, Oldham, M35 0HXWalking directions to Morrisons
0.3 miGo Local226-228 Oldham Road, Failsworth, Manchester, M35 0HHWalking directions to Go Local
0.3 miFarmfoods1350 Oldham Road, Manchester, M40 1EZWalking directions to Farmfoods
0.4 miPremierWilliams Road, Manchester, M40 0BXWalking directions to Premier
0.4 miAsdaOld Church Street, Manchester, M40 2JLWalking directions to Asda

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Oldham district (2025-26).

Band A£1,640
Band B£1,913
Band C£2,186
Band D£2,459
Band E£3,006
Band F£3,552
Band G£4,099
Band H£4,919

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for M35 0JA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Mark Christopher Ruthven

Failsworth West - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Lucy Powell

Manchester Central - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictOldhamE08000004
Parliamentary ConstituencyManchester CentralE14001352
WardFailsworth WestE05014653
ParishOldham, unparished areaE43000158
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Failsworth WestE02001129
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Oldham 032CE01005370
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about M35 0JA

Is M35 0JA (Failsworth West) safe?

The area around M35 0JA records about 129 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft.

What is the average house price near M35 0JA?

The median sale price around M35 0JA in Failsworth West is £239,000 (about £263 per square foot) based on 96 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near M35 0JA?

There are 17 schools close to M35 0JA, including Greater Manchester Independent School, The Greens ENS (Good) and Spring Brook Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M35 0JA?

The closest station to M35 0JA is Newton Heath and Moston (Manchester Metrolink), about 804 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around M35 0JA?

M35 0JA scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,083 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents M35 0JA (Failsworth West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Manchester Central covering M35 0JA is Lucy Powell (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Mark Christopher Ruthven (Reform UK).

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.