Living in M35, Oldham
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around M35 in Oldham. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Oldham: £214,850, up 5.1% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider North West average is £219,922.
What actually sold around M35
107 recorded home sales on the streets around central M35 in the last 2 years, with a median of £180,000 and a range from £70,000 to £372,500. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 NIXON STREET, M35 0FW | terraced | £163,000 | 2026-05-21 |
| 21 ELM STREET, M35 0AF | terraced | £129,000 | 2026-05-06 |
| 74 CHURCH STREET, M35 9JW | terraced | £155,000 | 2026-04-30 |
| 7 TOTTON ROAD, M35 9RF | terraced | £240,000 | 2026-04-21 |
| 9 KERSHAW ROAD, M35 9PU | semi-detached | £240,000 | 2026-04-20 |
| 26 BYRON TERRACE, M35 9EU | detached | £320,000 | 2026-04-10 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
106 schools within 3 miles , of which 75% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laurus Ryecroft | Secondary | Outstanding | 1.3 mi |
| Westwood Academy | Primary | Outstanding | 2.7 mi |
| St John's Church of England Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.2 mi |
| Co-op Academy Failsworth | Secondary | Good | 0.3 mi |
| Higher Failsworth Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.5 mi |
| South Failsworth Community Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.6 mi |
70 state primary and 16 state secondary schools within range, plus 7 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
7 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Darul Hadis Latifiah Northwest, Ellen House Secondary, Greater Manchester Independent School, Harpurhey Alternative Provision School, Hulme Grammar School, Music Stuff and others.
All 7 fee-paying schools near M35, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 16.5% |
| Associate professional and technical | 14.9% |
| Elementary occupations | 13.6% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 12.1% |
| Skilled trades | 10.0% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
1 crime recorded within roughly a mile of central M35 in 2026-03, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 3 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (most deprived nationally), based on Oldham's figures.
Common questions about M35
What is the average house price in M35?
The average sold price in Oldham is £214,850 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in M35?
Prices in Oldham are up 5.1% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in M35?
The median of 107 recorded sales around central M35 in the last 2 years is £180,000, ranging from £70,000 to £372,500 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in M35?
106 schools sit within 3 miles of central M35, and 75% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in M35?
1 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central M35 in 2026-03, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is M35 at risk of flooding?
Central M35 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is M35 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 75% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £180,000; the area sits in decile 3 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 1 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is M35 safe?
1 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central M35 in 2026-03, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? M35 or M40, M35 or M43, M35 or OL8.
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