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M35 0SJ

Lord Lane

Failsworth West

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Overview

Postcode M35 0SJ 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 156 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× 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 0.5 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
156
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
5.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Failsworth South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,964 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 21% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Failsworth South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 156 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

5.5%

Approximately 5.5% 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 0SJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Failsworth South near M35 0SJ 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M35 0SJ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Failsworth (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Failsworth (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
374
Population density
7,679.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
49.37(+32%)
Anti-social behaviour
35.27(+96%)
Shoplifting
32.92(+470%)
Other theft
31.35(+375%)
Vehicle crime
22.73(+279%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
333
88.8%
Pakistani
8
2.13%
Irish
7
1.87%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
6
1.6%
Other White
6
1.6%
Total population: 375

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
70
23.65%
Level 4+ (Degree)
61
20.61%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
52
17.57%
No qualifications
49
16.55%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
35
11.82%
Total 16+ residents: 296

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
62
42.76%
Owns outright
53
36.55%
Private landlord or letting agency
19
13.1%
Social rents from council
5
3.45%
Other social rented
3
2.07%
Total households: 145

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 0SJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M35 0SJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 Jan 202634, Lord Lane, Manchester, M35 0SJSemi-DetachedFreehold£212,500
13 Feb 202612, Burgess Drive, Manchester, M35 0EUSemi-DetachedFreehold£195,000
12 May 20254, Waugh Avenue, Manchester, M35 0RTTerracedLeasehold£150,000
10 Oct 20257, Brierley Avenue, Manchester, M35 0RUSemi-DetachedFreehold£205,000
06 Aug 20253, Brierley Avenue, Manchester, M35 0RUTerracedFreehold£198,000

Schools

In the M35 0SJ postcode area, located within Failsworth South, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Good

0.2 miNot applicableTeenage KicksOther independent special school

N/A

0.2 miPrimaryPropps Hall Junior Infant and Nursery SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M35 0SJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M35 0SJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miTesco ExtraAshton Road West, Oldham, M35 9QBWalking directions to Tesco Extra
0.3 miAldiSisson Street, Failsworth, Manchester, M35 0ATWalking directions to Aldi
0.3 miTesco ExtraSisson Street, Manchester, M35 0EJWalking directions to Tesco Extra
0.4 miMorrisons Daily337 Oldham Road, Failsworth, Manchester, M35 0ANWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.5 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 0SJ, 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 034AE01005372
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about M35 0SJ

Is M35 0SJ (Failsworth South) safe?

The area around M35 0SJ records about 156 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 0SJ?

The median sale price around M35 0SJ 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 0SJ?

There are 17 schools close to M35 0SJ, including St Mary's RC Primary School (Good), Teenage Kicks and Propps Hall Junior Infant and Nursery School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M35 0SJ?

The closest station to M35 0SJ is Failsworth (Manchester Metrolink), about 744 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around M35 0SJ?

M35 0SJ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,964 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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