Postcode Analysis Oldham, North West

HAROLD STREET, M35 0BT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HAROLD STREET, M35 0BT.

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Population

326

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 34,900 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: M35 0BT 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.

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10/10
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2/10
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7/10
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2/10
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8/10
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2/10
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10/10
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4/10
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4/10
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Area Character

M35 0BT is an established family neighbourhood — 56% owner-occupation and an average age of 37 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

M35 0BT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Harold Street, 0.3km from Failsworth in Failsworth. Administratively it sits within Failsworth West ward and the Ashton-under-Lyne constituency.

For families considering a move, M35 0BT represents a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. During the day, urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 56% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

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 0BT are sourced from Output Area E00027217 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for M35 0BT. The average age is 37.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British77.7%
Asian / British Asian4.3%
Black / African / Caribbean11.6%
Other / Mixed6.4%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

school Local Schools

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Spring Brook Academy

Requires Improvement86 pupils0.2 km
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Mather Street Primary School

Good207 pupils0.2 km
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Propps Hall Junior Infant and Nursery School

Outstanding242 pupils0.5 km
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St Mary's RC Primary School

Good452 pupils0.7 km
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St John's Church of England Primary School

Inadequate275 pupils0.9 km
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Co-op Academy Broadhurst

Good232 pupils1.0 km
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Co-op Academy Failsworth

Requires Improvement1463 pupils1.2 km
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Higher Failsworth Primary School

Good407 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

21 nearby
  • Veganista Ltd0.9 km
  • Failsworth Service Station1.0 km
  • Village Pantry0.2 km
  • Florida Wines0.9 km
  • International Wines1.0 km
  • + 16 more
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Pub, NightClub

14 nearby
  • The Bay Bar1.0 km
  • Dutch Birds Inn1.0 km
  • Mowbray Arms0.1 km
  • The Windmill1.0 km
  • Failsworth Home Guard Club0.7 km
  • + 9 more
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Takeaway Shop

22 nearby
  • Village Chippy Limited0.7 km
  • Vindaloo Indian Takeaway1.0 km
  • Foz's Fish Bar0.4 km
  • Jimmy's Chinese Take Away0.7 km
  • Shanghai House0.8 km
  • + 17 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Corner Slice1.0 km
  • Stacks Mcr Ltd0.2 km
  • Mama Annes0.9 km
  • The Old Bake House Tearoom0.9 km
  • The Cafe, Tesco Family Dining0.6 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.7 km
  • Tesco Extra0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Failsworth Metrolink0.2 km
  • Newton Heath and Moston1.5 km
  • Moston1.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Brown Cow0.1 km
  • Brown Cow0.1 km
  • Oldham Road0.1 km
  • Ashton Road West0.1 km
  • Brown Cow0.2 km