Oldham · Manchester
In short: In 2026, the average home in Failsworth (Manchester) costs about £215k to buy or £1000/month to rent a two-bed. It scores 6/10 for safety, 6/10 for schools and 7/10 for transport, with a typical journey of about 18 minutes to Manchester city centre. Data via Boroughly (boroughly.net).
Failsworth is one of the quieter, more residential corners of Manchester.
Prices and council tax are real (HM Land Registry / ONS and the council's published Band D). The seven 0–10 life-scores are indicative estimates for Manchester areas while we verify them against police.uk and school-performance data.
Day to day, Failsworth gives you Halal butcher, Lidl / Aldi, Tesco / Sainsbury's / Asda / Morrisons, Gyms, Barbers, Beauticians, Church, Big park, Pool / leisure centre.
Based on its profile, Failsworth tends to work best for buyers watching the budget.
| Question | Rough answer |
|---|---|
| Buying (average) | £215k — -13% vs the Manchester average of £247k |
| Renting a 2-bed | ≈ £1000 per month |
| Council tax (Band D) | £2340 / year |
| Indicative household income to buy | ≈ £43k (10% deposit, 4.5× lending) |
It depends what you need: Failsworth scores 6/10 for safety, 6/10 for schools and 7/10 for transport. It tends to suit buyers watching the budget.
Around £215k on average to buy (-13% vs the Manchester average) and roughly £1000 a month to rent a two-bed. As a rule of thumb, buying at that price typically needs a household income around £43k with a 10% deposit.
Failsworth scores 7/10 for transport; a typical journey to Manchester city centre is roughly 18 minutes.