M35 area guide
Who lives in M35, what homes sell for, and how it compares on crime, schools and transport.
- Council
- Oldham
- Region
- North West
- Population
- 23,037 (2024)
M35Postcode district · Manchester
What M35 is like
The M35 postcode district in Oldham covers 531 live postcodes and is home to about 23,037 people in 9,875 households. 62.1% of households own their home, 18.2% rent privately and 19.5% are in social housing. The largest age group is 55–59, and 56% of adults are in work. On deprivation, it sits near the middle of the scale for England. Higher-harm crime is well above the England and Wales average. Homes in M35 sold for a median of £223,750 over the year to August 2026.
How M35 compares
Headline figures for M35, set against England as a whole.
Around the middle. Scored from 1 (most deprived in England) to 10 (least deprived).
Higher than most: 47.7 higher-harm crimes per 1,000 people a year vs 31.3 nationally.
Average annual income before tax, higher than 15% of neighbourhoods in England and Wales.
Worth knowing before you invest
Where M35 differs most from the national average.
- 01Higher crime than mostLook closer
47.7 higher-harm crimes per 1,000 people a year, against 31.3 across England and Wales.
- 02Well connectedPositive
2 stations within a mile and 56 bus stops within a ten-minute walk.
- 03Well-rated schoolsPositive
100% of the inspected schools nearby are rated good or better.
M35 FAQs
01Is M35 a good place to live?Deprivation, crime, schools and transport at a glance.
Deprivation, crime, schools and transport at a glance.
02How much does a house cost in M35?The median sale price over the last year was £223,750.
The median sale price over the last year was £223,750.
03Is M35 safe?How recorded crime here compares with the national average.
How recorded crime here compares with the national average.
04Who lives in M35?Age, home ownership and housing from the census.
Age, home ownership and housing from the census.
05Which council covers M35?The local authority for M35 is Oldham.
The local authority for M35 is Oldham.
06How well connected is M35?Connectivity scores 6.0 out of 10.
Connectivity scores 6.0 out of 10.
Sources: Census 2021 (ONS); ONS mid-year population estimates; police recorded crime; the English, Welsh and Scottish indices of deprivation; ONS small area income estimates; ONS private rents; DfE, Welsh and Scottish school registers and Ofsted; DfT NaPTAN; ORR estimates of station usage; HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right.