Postcode insights

M35 9DZ

Minor Street

Failsworth East

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Detailed insights for M35 9DZ

Overview

Postcode M35 9DZ 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 Hollinwood (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.3 miles away. There are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Higher Memorial Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
170
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
22.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

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

22.8%

Approximately 22.8% 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

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 115 ft away from M35 9DZ.

Flood risk

No risk

Failsworth East near M35 9DZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Hollinwood (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.3 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M35 9DZ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Hollinwood (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Hollinwood (Manchester Metrolink)
0.7 mi

Failsworth (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Failsworth (Manchester Metrolink)
0.8 mi

South Chadderton (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to South Chadderton (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M35 9DZ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miHigher Memorial ParkSmallWalking directions to Higher Memorial Park
0.4 miWestminster Road ParkSmallWalking directions to Westminster Road Park

Area Profile

Population
259
Population density
10,117.2 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
217
83.78%
African
8
3.09%
Other Black
6
2.32%
Other White
6
2.32%
Bangladeshi
5
1.93%
Total population: 259

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
60
27.65%
Level 4+ (Degree)
44
20.28%
Level 3 (A level)
37
17.05%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
16.13%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
11.06%
Total 16+ residents: 217

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
35
27.56%
Owns outright
31
24.41%
Owns with a mortgage
26
20.47%
Other social rented
19
14.96%
Social rents from council
10
7.87%
Total households: 127

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 9DZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M35 9DZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
04 Jul 2025129, Minor Street, Manchester, M35 9DZTerracedFreehold£212,500
19 Dec 202587, Minor Street, Manchester, M35 9DTTerracedFreehold£165,000
10 Mar 2026165, Minor Street, Manchester, M35 9EPTerracedFreehold£125,000
05 Dec 2025165, Minor Street, Manchester, M35 9EPTerracedFreehold£50,000
12 Jun 2025164, Minor Street, Manchester, M35 9EPTerracedFreehold£140,000

Schools

In the M35 9DZ postcode area, located within Failsworth East, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M35 9DZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableSMS Changing Lives SchoolOther independent special school

Good

0.1 miPrimaryHigher Failsworth Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt John's Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M35 9DZ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M35 9DZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miBest-one714-716 Oldham Road, Failsworth, Manchester, M35 9FDWalking directions to Best-one
0.1 miBBM Supermarket615 Oldham Road, Manchester, M35 9ANWalking directions to BBM Supermarket
0.1 miMorrisons Daily650 Oldham Road, Manchester, M35 9DUWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.1 miEuro Mart728-730 Oldham Road, Failsworth, Manchester, M35 9FDWalking directions to Euro Mart
0.3 miSparHollins Road, Oldham, OL8 4EHWalking directions to Spar

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 9DZ, 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 9DZ

Is M35 9DZ (Failsworth East) safe?

The area around M35 9DZ 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 9DZ?

The median sale price around M35 9DZ 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 9DZ?

There are 20 schools close to M35 9DZ, including SMS Changing Lives School (Good), Higher Failsworth Primary School (Good) and St John's Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M35 9DZ?

The closest station to M35 9DZ is Hollinwood (Manchester Metrolink), about 531 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around M35 9DZ?

M35 9DZ 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 9DZ (Failsworth East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Manchester Central covering M35 9DZ 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.