Failsworth West
Strong on safety, weaker on schools
This public area guide compares Failsworth West in Oldham using available headline data on crime, house prices, schools, flood risk and transport.
Is Failsworth West a good place to live?
Failsworth West may be a good fit for people who value lower crime. It ranks strongly for lower crime, while flood risk is around the national middle range. School performance appears weaker, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.
You can also compare nearby neighbourhoods in Oldham below.
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Failsworth West at a glance
Best fit and trade-offs
May suit
- People prioritising lower crime
Watch out for
- School performance appears weaker than many neighbourhoods nationally
The public data shows a mixed profile, so the right fit depends on your priorities.
Crime rate in Failsworth West
Crime rate
Crime rate
0.68 per 1,000 people
Percentile
100th percentile nationally
Lower crime than most neighbourhoods nationally.
House prices in Failsworth West
House prices
Average sold price
£242,511
Percentile
33rd percentile nationally
House prices are below the national middle range.
Schools in Failsworth West
Flood risk in Failsworth West
Transport in Failsworth West
What the full report adds
This public guide covers headline signals for crime, house prices, schools, flood risk and transport. The full report adds deeper lifestyle, health, green space, family and local life data, plus tools to compare and shortlist neighbourhoods.
FAQs
Is Failsworth West a good place to live?
Failsworth West may be a good fit for people who value lower crime. It ranks strongly for lower crime, while flood risk is around the national middle range. School performance appears weaker, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.
Is Failsworth West safe?
Failsworth West ranks in the 100th percentile for crime data; in this dataset, a higher percentile indicates lower crime.
What are house prices like in Failsworth West?
The average sold price is £242,511, with house prices in the 33rd percentile nationally.
How are schools in Failsworth West?
Schools rank in the 27th percentile nationally for this public profile.
What neighbourhoods are near Failsworth West?
Nearby public profiles include Shaw in Oldham and Hollinwood in Oldham.
