Area Report
Last updated 31 JUL 2026Neighbourhood Report
A less well-off part of Oldham: a school rated Good 0.2 miles away and Failsworth (Manchester Metrolink) 0.5 miles off, putting roughly 7 km² within half an hour by public transport.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around M35 0LS.
The large figure is how many we found nearby; the chip beside each label is that category’s NestScope score out of 100 — higher beats more of the UK.
Are the schools any good?
12Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 38 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 55 schools in total
- IMD education decile 2/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 2 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: St Mary's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy (Good) — 0.2 mi
Is it safe?
0crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 4/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 4 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- no crimes in 0.25 mi last month
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
10GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 3/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 3 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 10 GP, 10 dentists, pharmacy 0.3 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: OLDHAM SOUTH PCN EXTENDED ACCESS — 0.4 mi
Can I get to work?
Failsworth (Manchester Metrolink)0.5 mi
39 bus stops also within 0.5 miles · nearest 0.03 mi
NestReach: ≈ 7 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
15green spaces
- IMD environment decile 3/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's environment domain sits in band 3 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 32.6 ha total
- largest park 18.6 ha (0.35 mi away)
Nearest: Allotments (0.58 ha) — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
31shops & libraries
- 26 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Morrisons, Tesco, Aldi, Farmfoods…
- nearest 0.2 mi
- library 0.5 mi
Nearest: Morrisons Failsworth Manchester — 0.2 mi
In Oldham, 74% of secondary-school applicants were offered their first-preference school (92% got one of their top three) for 2024/25 entry. For primary places, 96% got their first preference (99% one of their top three).
Local-authority figures (DfE applications & offers) — how competitive it is to get a place across Oldham, not a per-school number.
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near M35 0LS.
Official risk flags for context — deliberately not part of the NestScope score (they’re categorical hazards, not amenities). Flood zones, air quality & noise explained.
03 — House prices
Sold prices in M35.
Average sold price by property type across the M35 district, 2021–2026.
About M35 0LS
M35 0LS scores 71/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and green space — with Morrisons Failsworth Manchester 0.2 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, M35 0LS is a mixed, mid-ranking neighbourhood — IMD decile 3/10, ranked 8,791 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. The Index of Multiple Deprivation is the UK government's official measure of relative deprivation, refreshed roughly every five years. Housing pressure here is low (IMD housing decile 8/10).
There are 55 schools within the typical catchment area, including 4 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 34 rated Good. The nearest school is Propps Hall Junior Infant and Nursery School, 0.1 mi away.
No crimes were reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, consistent with a very low local crime profile.
Healthcare access is good, with 10 GP surgeries and 10 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is OLDHAM SOUTH PCN EXTENDED ACCESS, 0.4 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.3 mi away.
