Somerset Road, Failsworth, Manchester, M35 0WT

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around M35 0WT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51.3%	50.2%	-1.1%	51.0%	-0.8%
Male	48.7%	49.8%	1.1%	49.0%	0.8%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	19.8%	33.8%	14.0%	37.9%	-4.1%
Married: Opposite sex	61.3%	49.6%	-11.7%	44.2%	5.4%
Separated	1.6%	2.3%	0.7%	2.2%	0.1%
Divorced	5.9%	5.8%	-0.1%	9.1%	-3.3%
Widowed	11.5%	8.5%	-3.0%	6.1%	2.4%

Health

Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.

Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	46.4%	44%	-2.4%	48.4%	-4.4%
Good health	31%	36.3%	5.3%	33.6%	2.7%
Fair health	19%	16%	-3.0%	12.7%	3.3%
Bad health	2.9%	3.3%	0.4%	4.0%	-0.7%
Very bad health	0.7%	0.3%	-0.4%	1.2%	-0.9%

Education and Qualifications

During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.

This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 22.1%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	28.9%	22.5%	-6.4%	18.2%	4.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	15.4%	10.1%	-5.3%	9.6%	0.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.8%	19%	1.2%	13.4%	5.6%
Apprenticeship	7.1%	10.1%	3.0%	5.3%	4.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.8%	14.7%	0.9%	16.9%	-2.2%
Degree or Similar	13%	22.1%	9.1%	33.8%	-11.7%
Other	4%	1.6%	-2.4%	2.8%	-1.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.7%	-0.4%
Other Asian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%
Black African	0%	2%	2.0%	2.5%	-0.5%
Other Black	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.5%	0.2%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	99.7%	95%	-4.7%	81.4%	13.6%
Other	0%	1.3%	1.3%	1.6%	-0.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 94.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	99%	94.7%	-4.3%	83.2%	11.5%
European Union	0.7%	2.3%	1.6%	6.1%	-3.8%
Africa	0%	1.3%	1.3%	2.7%	-1.4%
Middle East and Asia	0%	1.7%	1.7%	5.6%	-3.9%
Oceania	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98%	94%	-4.0%	83.2%	10.8%
10+ Years	0%	2.3%	2.3%	9.8%	-7.5%
5-10 Years	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.9%	-2.6%
2-5 Years	0%	3%	3.0%	2.2%	0.8%
Less than 2 years	2%	0.3%	-1.7%	1.9%	-1.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	85.5%	76.7%	8.8%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Lithuania	1%	0.3%	0.7%
Other EU countries	0.3%	1.5%	-1.2%
No passport held	12.8%	13.5%	-0.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	31.2%	37.2%	-6.0%
Christian	64.5%	46.2%	18.3%
Buddhist	0.7%	0.5%	0.2%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	3.3%	6.0%	-2.7%

Safety

Is Somerset Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Somerset Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Failsworth East average.

Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 82% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£36,200

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in M35 0WT, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 8/10 (high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Somerset Road are based on 211 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Oldham.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Somerset Road, Failsworth, Manchester, M35 0WT

Estimated Average Property Prices for M35 0WT

Average Price
£232,125

Semi-Detached
£252,634

Terraced
£255,205

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£1,382

Estimated Average Property Prices for Somerset Road

Average Price
£220,234

Semi-Detached
£231,018

Terraced
£209,026

Detached
£299,000

Flats/Maisonettes
£144,439

Other
£147,638

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Somerset Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
99 Somerset Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£260,000	2024-12-16	£281,566
75 Somerset Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£248,000	2023-06-30	£289,624
89 Somerset Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building	£174,450	2020-03-27	£278,689
89 Somerset Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building	£174,450	2020-03-27	£278,689
95 Somerset Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£180,000	2019-10-14	£285,348

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for M35 0WT

Employment

M35 0WT area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	91
Retired	76
Part-Time Employee	27
Self-Employed	23
Student (economically inactive)	16
Looking after home or family	11
Other	7
Long-Term Sick or disabled	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2
Unemployed	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	38
Manufacturing	14
Construction	12
Education	12
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	10
Transport and storage	10
Human health and social work activities	10
Professional, scientific and technical activities	8
Other	6
Financial and insurance activities	5
Administrative and support service activities	4
Information and communication	3
Accommodation and food service activities	2
Real estate activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Barnes Green Nursery School Beech Mount , Harpurhey M9 1XS	- not rated	4,072 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Wilshaw Nursery School Store Street , OL7 9QA	- not rated	4,270 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Collyhurst Nursery School Teignmouth Avenue , Collyhurst M40 7QD	4out of 4	4,347 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ancoats Nursery School Palmerston Street , Ancoats M12 6PE	- not rated	4,723 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Trafalgar Nursery School John Street East , OL7 0NH	- not rated	4,786 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
South Failsworth Community Primary School Paddock Lane , Failsworth M35 0NY	3out of 4	329 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Mary's RC Junior School Clive Road , Failsworth M35 0NN	- not rated	458 yd	Voluntary aided school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Mary's RC Primary School Clive Road , Failsworth M35 0NW	- not rated	467 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Mary's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Clive Road , Failsworth M35 0NW	3out of 4	467 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Mary's RC Infant and Nursery School Clive Road , Failsworth M35 0NW	- not rated	506 yd	Voluntary aided school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Failsworth School Brierley Avenue , Failsworth M35 9HA	- not rated	1,297 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Co-op Academy Failsworth Brierley Avenue , Failsworth M35 9HA	3out of 4	1,297 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Droylsden School Mathematics and Computing College for Girls Manor Road , Droylsden M43 6QD	- not rated	2,199 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Littlemoss High School for Boys Cryer Street , Droylsden M43 7LF	- not rated	2,291 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Laurus Ryecroft Lumb Lane , Droylsden M43 7LJ	4out of 4	2,291 yd	Free schools	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Connell Co-Op College 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS	- not rated	3,522 yd	Free schools 16 to 19	No	Mixed	More About School
LTE Group Whitworth House , Whitworth St M11 2WH	- not rated	4,007 yd	Further education	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Manchester College Openshaw Campus , Ashton Old Road M11 2WH	- not rated	4,007 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Abraham Moss Community School Crescent Road , Crumpsall M8 5UF	3out of 4	5,459 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Abraham Moss Community School Crescent Road , Crumpsall M8 5UF	- not rated	5,459 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Greens ENS 202 Droylsden Road , Newton Heath M40 1NZ	- not rated	889 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hardman Fold Community Special School Dean Street , Failsworth M35 0DQ	- not rated	1,005 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Spring Brook Academy Dean Street , Failsworth M35 0DQ	3out of 4	1,010 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Spring Brook School Dean Street , Failsworth M35 0DQ	- not rated	1,010 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Teenage Kicks 2a Partington Street , Failsworth M35 9RD	- not rated	1,070 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Corner Slice	141 Lord Lane	407 yd
Desi Lounge	236 Oldham Road	738 yd
One Soul	142 Oldham Road	774 yd
Burgasm	3 Mirabel Street	888 yd
RVS Failsworth Luncheon Club	Broadbent Luncheon Club, Lord Lane	913 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Windmill	The Windmill, Lord Lane	407 yd
Nelson Tavern	1 Hulmes Road	619 yd
Mare and Foal	74-76 Ashton Road West	730 yd
Millgate	The Millgate, Ashton Road West	730 yd
Failsworth Home Guard Club	Failsworth Home Guard Old Comr, Poplar Street	748 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Yangzhou Rice	103 Somerset Road	241 yd
Hong Liang	5 Ashworth Street	440 yd
Shanghai House	129A Lord Lane	490 yd
Foz's Fish Bar	8 Propps Hall Drive	545 yd
Master Wok	30 Dunkerley Avenue	599 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited	Morrisons Superstore, Poplar Street		748 yd
Tesco Extra	Tesco, Ashton Road West		1,056 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Bodyworx (Ladies Only) (Closed) 105-109 105-109 Somerset Road	health and fitness suite	239 yd
Propps Hall School PROPPS HALL DRIVE	artificial grass pitch	511 yd
Brookdale Park DROYLSDEN ROAD	grass pitches	611 yd
Denise'S Body Zone (Closed) Graver Lane	health and fitness suite	752 yd
Lord Lane Field Lord Lane	grass pitches	818 yd
Newton Heath Cricket Club MABEL STREET	grass pitches	976 yd
Hardman Fold Community Special School (Closed) Dean Street		1,013 yd
Lancaster Club (Closed) Broadway	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	1,047 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	100.0%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s	0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed	67 Mbit/s
Average download speed	96.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	550 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	550 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	13.9 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	18.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	75 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.