Postcode insights

M35 9GE

Waterfield Way

Failsworth East

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Detailed insights for M35 9GE

Overview

Postcode M35 9GE is located in a major urban area, within the Failsworth East ward of Oldham in the North West region, and forms part of the Holt Lane End & Bardsley area. It has low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 66.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 39% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Holt Lane End & Bardsley is £44,229 per year. The nearest station is Failsworth (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.8 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
67
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
2.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

3/10

Holt Lane End & Bardsley has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,653 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 31% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Holt Lane End & Bardsley has a high crime rate, with approximately 66.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.2%

Approximately 2.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 22.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Holt Lane End & Bardsley is £44,229 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

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

Flood risk

No risk

Holt Lane End & Bardsley near M35 9GE 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M35 9GE
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Failsworth (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Failsworth (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
372
Population density
3,566 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
23.24(+29%)
Violence and sexual offences
15.49(-58%)
Vehicle crime
14.79(+147%)
Public order
11.27(+11%)
Burglary
9.15(+65%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
340
91.15%
Chinese
10
2.68%
African
6
1.61%
White and Black African (mixed)
5
1.34%
Other Asian
4
1.07%
Total population: 373

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
75
23.22%
Level 4+ (Degree)
65
20.12%
No qualifications
60
18.58%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
47
14.55%
Apprenticeship
36
11.15%
Total 16+ residents: 323

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
78
56.93%
Owns with a mortgage
56
40.88%
Other social rented
2
1.46%
Social rents from council
1
0.73%
Total households: 137

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 30 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M35 9GE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M35 9GE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 Oct 202552, Waterfield Way, Manchester, M35 9GEDetachedFreehold£325,000
27 Mar 202529, Waterfield Way, Manchester, M35 9GEDetachedLeasehold£375,000
26 Aug 202520, Clough Road, Manchester, M35 0RLTerracedFreehold£239,950
29 Aug 202520, Beswick Drive, Manchester, M35 0RWTerracedFreehold£186,000
11 Sept 20254, Newcroft, Manchester, M35 9GFDetachedFreehold£474,995

Schools

In the M35 9GE postcode area, located within Holt Lane End & Bardsley, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M35 9GE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondaryCo-op Academy FailsworthAcademy sponsor led

Requires improvement

0.4 miNot applicableTeenage KicksOther independent special school

N/A

0.4 miPrimarySt Mary's RC Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

No amenities nearby

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 9GE, 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)Holt Lane End & BardsleyE02001130
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Oldham 033CE01005367
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1993-01-01

Frequently asked questions about M35 9GE

Is M35 9GE (Holt Lane End & Bardsley) safe?

The area around M35 9GE records about 67 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 9GE?

The median sale price around M35 9GE in Holt Lane End & Bardsley is £215,000 (about £263 per square foot) based on 113 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near M35 9GE?

There are 14 schools close to M35 9GE, including Co-op Academy Failsworth (Requires improvement), Teenage Kicks and St Mary's RC Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M35 9GE?

The closest station to M35 9GE is Failsworth (Manchester Metrolink), about 1,249 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around M35 9GE?

M35 9GE scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 22,653 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents M35 9GE (Holt Lane End & Bardsley) in Parliament and on the local council?

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