Postcode M40 1QT 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 moderate deprivation level. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels. The average income of residents in Failsworth South is £36,200 per year. The nearest station is Gorton located about 1.7 miles away. There are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Brookdale Park.
Failsworth South has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,217 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 35% least deprived areas in England.
Failsworth South has a moderate crime rate.
Approximately 1.7% 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.
The average income of residents in Failsworth South is £36,200 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 272 ft away from M40 1QT.
Failsworth South near M40 1QT has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Gorton located about 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Brookdale Park | Large | Walking directions to Brookdale Park |
Based on 110 recent sales, the median property price is £221,250 in Failsworth West area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £435,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £362,500 |
| Flats | 3 | £124,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 67 | £254,950 |
| Terraced | 34 | £173,500 |
10 year median price trend in Failsworth West
In the M40 1QT postcode area, located within Failsworth South, there are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.