Postcode insights

M35 9BW

Crown Business Centre

Failsworth East

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Detailed insights for M35 9BW

Overview

Postcode M35 9BW is located in a major urban area, within the Failsworth East ward of Oldham in the North West region, and forms part of the Failsworth East area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 170.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.6× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Failsworth East is £39,749 per year. The nearest station is Failsworth (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.3 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Nuthurst Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
170
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
39.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

Failsworth East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,218 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 13% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Failsworth East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 170.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

39.4%

Approximately 39.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Failsworth East is £39,749 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near M35 9BW.

Flood risk

No risk

Failsworth East near M35 9BW 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 0.3 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M35 9BW
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Failsworth (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Failsworth (Manchester Metrolink)
0.6 mi

Hollinwood (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Hollinwood (Manchester Metrolink)
0.9 mi

Moston

N/A

Walking directions to Moston

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M35 9BW
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miNuthurst ParkMediumWalking directions to Nuthurst Park
0.3 miHigher Memorial ParkSmallWalking directions to Higher Memorial Park

Area Profile

Population
310
Population density
3,362.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
71.24(+91%)
Anti-social behaviour
43.54(+143%)
Shoplifting
42.22(+630%)
Public order
23.75(+134%)
Other theft
18.47(+180%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
279
91.48%
Other White
9
2.95%
Irish
8
2.62%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
3
0.98%
Caribbean
2
0.66%
Total population: 305

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
64
25.91%
Level 3 (A level)
51
20.65%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
46
18.62%
Level 4+ (Degree)
40
16.19%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
28
11.34%
Total 16+ residents: 247

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
42
26.25%
Private landlord or letting agency
39
24.38%
Owns with a mortgage
27
16.88%
Owns outright
26
16.25%
Social rents from council
21
13.12%
Total households: 160

Property prices in Failsworth East

Median price£215,000
Price per sq ft£263
Sales (last 12 months)113
Typical range (middle 50%)£180K – £275K

Based on 113 recent sales, the median property price is £215,000 (about £263 per square foot) in Failsworth East area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £1,300,000.

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 East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached14£419,000£338
Semi-Detached40£242,500£304
Terraced58£187,975£234
Flats1£140,000£236

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Failsworth East

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Failsworth East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£187,995£149,498£99,500
2017£288,750£84,500£135,000£107,975
2018£266,750£106,000£145,000£119,000
2019£294,000£105,000£146,250£120,000
2020£322,500£94,975£175,000£138,500
2021£344,500£100,000£188,725£149,950
2022£425,000£128,725£217,475£165,500
2023£307,500£132,750£200,000£163,500
2024£360,000£132,500£207,000£177,500
2025£417,500£112,000£220,000£187,000
2026£361,000£258,000£173,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Failsworth East.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Failsworth East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£194£183£130
2017£225£126£161£137
2018£244£158£186£161
2019£243£175£187£158
2020£269£176£205£182
2021£288£157£232£183
2022£305£201£253£198
2023£317£214£258£219
2024£305£254£250£229
2025£323£165£289£226
2026£351£333£239
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Failsworth East.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Failsworth East in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M35 9BW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M35 9BW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
08 Dec 20252, Edmund Street, Manchester, M35 9BZTerracedLeasehold£163,000
04 Apr 20251, Wrigley Head, Manchester, M35 9BSOtherLeasehold£118,000
07 Mar 20257, Wrigley Head, Manchester, M35 9BSTerracedLeasehold£112,500
21 Feb 2025The Smithy, Crown Street, Manchester, M35 9BDOtherLeasehold£30,000
02 Feb 202647, Wrigley Head Crescent, Manchester, M35 9BNTerracedFreehold£127,000

Schools

In the M35 9BW postcode area, located within Failsworth East, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M35 9BW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimarySt John's Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.3 miNot applicableTeenage KicksOther independent special school

N/A

0.4 miNot applicableSMS Changing Lives SchoolOther independent special school

Good

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M35 9BW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M35 9BW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miAldiSisson Street, Failsworth, Manchester, M35 0ATWalking directions to Aldi
0.3 miMorrisons Daily650 Oldham Road, Manchester, M35 9DUWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.3 miMorrisons Daily337 Oldham Road, Failsworth, Manchester, M35 0ANWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.3 miBBM Supermarket615 Oldham Road, Manchester, M35 9ANWalking directions to BBM Supermarket
0.3 miOne StopMoston Lane East, Manchester, M40 3GJWalking directions to One Stop

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 9BW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Andrew Barry Brooks

Failsworth East - 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 EastE05014652
ParishOldham, unparished areaE43000158
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Failsworth EastE02001128
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Oldham 031CE01005368
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about M35 9BW

Is M35 9BW (Failsworth East) safe?

The area around M35 9BW records about 170 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 9BW?

The median sale price around M35 9BW in Failsworth East is £215,000 (about £263 per square foot) based on 113 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near M35 9BW?

There are 18 schools close to M35 9BW, including St John's Church of England Primary School (Good), Teenage Kicks and SMS Changing Lives School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M35 9BW?

The closest station to M35 9BW is Failsworth (Manchester Metrolink), about 485 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around M35 9BW?

M35 9BW scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,218 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents M35 9BW (Failsworth East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Manchester Central covering M35 9BW is Lucy Powell (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Andrew Barry Brooks (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.