Postcode insights

M35 0LY

Marlborough Drive

Failsworth West

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Detailed insights for M35 0LY

Overview

Postcode M35 0LY 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 Failsworth (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.6 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park 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
44.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

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

44.7%

Approximately 44.7% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near M35 0LY.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

The nearest station is Failsworth (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M35 0LY
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Failsworth (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Failsworth (Manchester Metrolink)
0.8 mi

Newton Heath and Moston (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Newton Heath and Moston (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M35 0LY
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miBrookdale ParkLargeWalking directions to Brookdale Park

Area Profile

Population
303
Population density
7,463.1 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
244
80.26%
African
16
5.26%
Other White
12
3.95%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
7
2.3%
Indian
5
1.64%
Total population: 304

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
63
26.92%
Level 3 (A level)
45
19.23%
Level 4+ (Degree)
41
17.52%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
38
16.24%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
29
12.39%
Total 16+ residents: 234

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
32
26.02%
Owns with a mortgage
31
25.2%
Owns outright
23
18.7%
Other social rented
23
18.7%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
11.38%
Total households: 123

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 0LY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M35 0LY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 Sept 2025129, Marlborough Drive, Manchester, M35 0LXSemi-DetachedFreehold£230,000
05 Dec 202523, Greaves Avenue, Manchester, M35 0NATerracedFreehold£165,000
04 Jun 202543, Farm Street, Manchester, M35 0JSSemi-DetachedLeasehold£110,000
29 May 2025Apartment 16, Sydney Grange, Ashton Road West, Manchester, M35 0ULFlatsLeasehold£146,250
20 Feb 202610, Brookdale Mews, Manchester, M35 0TNTerracedFreehold£290,000

Schools

In the M35 0LY postcode area, located within Failsworth West, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M35 0LY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryPropps Hall Junior Infant and Nursery SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimarySt Mary's RC Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.4 miPrimarySouth Failsworth Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M35 0LY

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M35 0LY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miMorrisonsJackson Street, Oldham, M35 0HXWalking directions to Morrisons
0.3 miGo Local226-228 Oldham Road, Failsworth, Manchester, M35 0HHWalking directions to Go Local

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 0LY, 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 0LY

Is M35 0LY (Failsworth West) safe?

The area around M35 0LY 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 0LY?

The median sale price around M35 0LY 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 0LY?

There are 15 schools close to M35 0LY, including Propps Hall Junior Infant and Nursery School (Outstanding), St Mary's RC Primary School (Good) and South Failsworth Community Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M35 0LY?

The closest station to M35 0LY is Failsworth (Manchester Metrolink), about 970 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around M35 0LY?

M35 0LY 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 0LY (Failsworth West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Manchester Central covering M35 0LY 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.