Failsworth West, Oldham
Key facts
Failsworth West is a UK electoral ward in Oldham. Failsworth West offers low crime rates and a Metrolink stop that gets you to Manchester city centre easily.
About Failsworth West
Failsworth West offers low crime rates and a Metrolink stop that gets you to Manchester city centre easily. You'll find strong value here — family houses are priced competitively against neighbouring areas, and terraces are the cheapest locally. Schools are a real draw. Propps Hall Junior Infant and Nursery School is just 100 metres away and rated Outstanding, with Good-rated primaries and secondary schools nearby too. You've got everything you need day-to-day, with three supermarkets and a post office in the neighbourhood. Living costs are below the UK average for council tax, groceries and transport. Air quality is good throughout the area. Around a quarter of residents now work from home, which shows how the neighbourhood appeals to people wanting flexible working. There's also a solid traditional employment base in retail, health and construction.
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