M35 0AY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Oldham Road, 0.3km from Failsworth in Failsworth. Administratively it sits within Failsworth West ward and the Ashton-under-Lyne constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, M35 0AY is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. By day, the area transitions to a multiethnic urban high streets character: urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. At 50 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 29% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Property: With prices averaging £120k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 8.4% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for M35 0AY are sourced from Output Area E00027191 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OLDHAM ROAD, M35 0AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLDHAM ROAD, M35 0AY.
340
50
£ 34,900 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: M35 0AY falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates M35 0AY — age 50, 30% ownership, 40% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 8.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for M35 0AY. The average age is 49.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 120,000
4 sales · Mean £ 125,500
school Local Schools
Spring Brook Academy
Mather Street Primary School
Propps Hall Junior Infant and Nursery School
St Mary's RC Primary School
Co-op Academy Broadhurst
South Failsworth Community Primary School
St John's Church of England Primary School
All Saints C of E Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
21 nearby- Veganista Ltd0.7 km
- Failsworth Service Station0.7 km
- Farmfoods0.8 km
- Village Pantry0.1 km
- Florida Wines0.7 km
- + 16 more
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Village Chippy Limited1.0 km
- Domino's Pizza0.2 km
- Kurry Express0.8 km
- Yo! To Go!0.8 km
- A&G Kitchen1.0 km
- + 12 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Church Inn0.8 km
- Crown & Cushion0.8 km
- Royal Oak0.9 km
- Failsworth Home Guard Club0.4 km
- Bricklayers Arms0.4 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Spectrum Brands0.5 km
- McDonalds Restaurant0.9 km
- Mama Annes0.7 km
- The Cafe, Tesco Family Dining0.8 km
- Chillz Restaurant Bar and Lounge0.8 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.4 km
- Tesco Extra0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Failsworth Metrolink0.5 km
- Newton Heath and Moston1.3 km
- Moston1.8 km
Bus Stops
- Brown Street0.1 km
- Ridgefield Street0.1 km
- Ridgefield Street0.2 km
- Ashton Road West0.2 km
- Oldham Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: M350AY · Data under Open Government Licence