Postcode insights

M35 0SA

Shaw Head Drive

Failsworth West

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Detailed insights for M35 0SA

Overview

Postcode M35 0SA 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 South area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 32.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 70% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Failsworth South is £44,700 per year. The nearest station is Failsworth (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.7 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
33
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
0.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

4/10

Failsworth South has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,571 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 34% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Failsworth South has a low crime rate, with approximately 32.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.8%

Approximately 0.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Failsworth South is £44,700 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

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

Flood risk

No risk

Failsworth South near M35 0SA 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M35 0SA
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Failsworth (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Failsworth (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
304
Population density
6,166.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
14.25(-62%)
Public order
5.87(-42%)
Vehicle crime
5.87(-2%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.19(-77%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.51(-72%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
295
96.72%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
5
1.64%
White and Black African (mixed)
2
0.66%
Irish
2
0.66%
Other White
1
0.33%
Total population: 305

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
68
26.36%
No qualifications
55
21.32%
Level 4+ (Degree)
47
18.22%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
40
15.5%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
8.53%
Total 16+ residents: 258

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
61
48.41%
Owns with a mortgage
54
42.86%
Private landlord or letting agency
9
7.14%
Social rents from council
1
0.79%
Other forms of private rent
1
0.79%
Total households: 126

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 0SA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M35 0SA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Jan 202644, Shaw Head Drive, Manchester, M35 0SBSemi-DetachedFreehold£294,000
16 Sept 202548, Shaw Head Drive, Manchester, M35 0SBSemi-DetachedFreehold£287,000
29 Sept 202510, Rings Close, Manchester, M35 0SQSemi-DetachedFreehold£247,500
24 Oct 202510, Birch Avenue, Manchester, M35 0SFSemi-DetachedFreehold£260,000
28 Mar 202517, Birch Avenue, Manchester, M35 0SEDetachedFreehold£335,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M35 0SA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySt Mary's RC Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miPrimarySouth Failsworth Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimaryPropps Hall Junior Infant and Nursery SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M35 0SA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M35 0SA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.5 miTesco ExtraAshton Road West, Oldham, M35 9QBWalking directions to Tesco Extra

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 0SA, 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 SouthE02001131
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Oldham 034BE01005373
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about M35 0SA

Is M35 0SA (Failsworth South) safe?

The area around M35 0SA records about 33 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near M35 0SA?

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

What schools are near M35 0SA?

There are 16 schools close to M35 0SA, including St Mary's RC Primary School (Good), South Failsworth Community Primary School (Outstanding) and Propps Hall Junior Infant and Nursery School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M35 0SA?

The closest station to M35 0SA is Failsworth (Manchester Metrolink), about 1,086 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around M35 0SA?

M35 0SA scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 21,571 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents M35 0SA (Failsworth South) in Parliament and on the local council?

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