We have collated a series of socio-economic statistics for Failsworth in Oldham from UK government sources such as the 2021 Census and the Index of Multiple Deprivation. They should give you a broad snapshot of the area and the surrounding locations. Are the residents of Failsworth older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Failsworth and Oldham? Is Failsworth an unemployment hotspot? This page should provide you with the answers.
Failsworth Health Statistics
Failsworth West has a lower proportion of residents (very_good_pc-$ward_health->very_good_pc, 2)%) describing their health as very good than the national average for England.| Area | VG | G | F | B | VB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Failsworth West | 45.72% | 33.64% | 13.96% | 5.07% | 1.61% |
| Oldham | 46.92% | 32.86% | 13.94% | 4.84% | 1.43% |
| North West | 47.73% | 32.71% | 13.36% | 4.77% | 1.43% |
| England | 48.49% | 33.71% | 12.65% | 3.98% | 1.17% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
How has the health of residents in Oldham changed since 2011?
Oldham residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 1.3% between the 2011 and 2021 census.| Year | VG | G | F | B | VB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 45.14% | 33.34% | 14.57% | 5.42% | 1.52% |
| 2021 | 46.92% | 32.86% | 13.94% | 4.84% | 1.43% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
Source: Census 2011/2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Failsworth & Oldham Immigration Statistics
We have analysed the Census 2021 raw data on country of birth and compiled immigration statistics as percentages of the population. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. Below are the figures for Failsworth in the Oldham local area district.
Failsworth has a lower rate of immigrants than Oldham, the North West region and England as a whole.| Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
|---|---|---|
| Failsworth West | 90.29% | 9.71% |
| Oldham | 83.37% | 16.63% |
| North West | 88.33% | 11.67% |
| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Failsworth compared to other wards in Oldham
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coldhurst | 61.14% | 38.86% |
| 2 | Werneth | 63.22% | 36.78% |
| 3 | St Mary's | 65.09% | 34.91% |
| 4 | Alexandra | 71.15% | 28.85% |
| 5 | Medlock Vale | 72.84% | 27.16% |
| 6 | Waterhead | 78.5% | 21.5% |
| 7 | Hollinwood | 84.44% | 15.56% |
| 8 | Chadderton North | 84.49% | 15.51% |
| 9 | Chadderton Central | 87.28% | 12.72% |
| 10 | Chadderton South | 89% | 11% |
| 11 | Failsworth West | 90.29% | 9.71% |
| 12 | St James' | 91.36% | 8.64% |
| 13 | Shaw | 93.5% | 6.5% |
| 14 | Royton South | 93.68% | 6.32% |
| 15 | Failsworth East | 94.92% | 5.08% |
| 16 | Crompton | 95.69% | 4.31% |
| 17 | Royton North | 96.19% | 3.81% |
| 18 | Saddleworth West and Lees | 96.85% | 3.15% |
| 19 | Saddleworth South | 96.98% | 3.02% |
| 20 | Saddleworth North | 97.07% | 2.93% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
What are the occupations of the residents of Failsworth?
The largest employment sector in Failsworth is Professional Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.| Sector | Proportion |
|---|---|
| Professional Occupations | 14.16% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 12.72% |
| Elementary Occupations | 12.66% |
| Skilled Trades | 12.52% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 11.94% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 11.36% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 8.34% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 7.14% |
Failsworth Unemployment Statistics
Since the introduction of Universal Credit, The Department for Work & Pensions have not issued any statistics (in our view) that can be used to ascertain the levels of unemployment or under employment in the UK, just meaningless geographic counts. However, the Office of National Statistics does publish claimant counts of people receiving out of work benefits, be that legacy Jobseeker’s Allowance or Universal Credit as a proportion of people over 16. These figures are usually updated once a month and are for Local Authority Districts and Unitary Authority Districts. So below are the figures of Oldham.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
|---|---|---|
| Oldham | 6.7% | -0.3% |
| North West | 4.3% | -0.3% |
| England | 3.8% | -0.3% |
| UK | 3.7% | -0.3% |
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS), Last Retrieved: March 2023
| Economic Status | Proportion |
|---|---|
| In Employment | 56.45% |
| In Part-Time Work | 24.24% |
| Unemployed | 5.35% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Failsworth Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Failsworth West.| Age Band | Proportion |
|---|---|
| 4 & under |  |
| 5 - 9 years | |
| 10 - 15 years | |
| 16 - 19 years | |
| 20 - 24 years | |
| 25 - 34 years | |
| 35 - 49 years | |
| 50 - 64 years | |
| 65 - 74 years | |
| 75 - 84 years | |
| 85 years & over | |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Failsworth Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Failsworth residents have in terms of formal qualifications as a percentage. The UK government breaks qualifications down into 7 levels. A detailed explanation of these levels can be found here. However, the Census groups these into just 4 \'levels\'. Here are some examples of the qualifications each census level represents when not stated;
- Level 1 - GCSE grades D, E, F, or G & below
- Level 2 - GCSE A*, A, B, C or O Level grades A, B or C
- Level 3 - A or AS qualification at any grade
- Level 4 - HNC, Bachelors Degree, Masters Degree or Phd
| Level | Failsworth West | England |
|---|---|---|
| No Qualifications | 23.34% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 10.88% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 15.42% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.52% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 17.52% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 22.61% | 33.92% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
How many residents own or rent their home in Failsworth and Oldham
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Failsworth either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 62.18 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 37.82 of Failsworth residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord.| Area | Owned | Rented |
|---|---|---|
| Failsworth West | 62.18% | 37.82% |
| Oldham | 60.37% | 39.63% |
| North West | 62.33% | 37.67% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Failsworth has a higher level of home ownership than than the national average.
Failsworth compared to other wards in Oldham
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saddleworth North | 79.83% | 20.17% |
| 2 | Saddleworth South | 79.77% | 20.23% |
| 3 | Crompton (Oldham) | 76.31% | 23.69% |
| 4 | Saddleworth West and Lees | 74.97% | 25.03% |
| 5 | Royton South | 71.68% | 28.32% |
| 6 | Royton North | 71.47% | 28.53% |
| 7 | Chadderton North | 68.41% | 31.59% |
| 8 | Chadderton Central | 68.25% | 31.75% |
| 9 | Failsworth East | 65.58% | 34.42% |
| 10 | Failsworth West | 62.18% | 37.82% |
| 11 | Shaw (Oldham) | 61.99% | 38.01% |
| 12 | Chadderton South | 60.42% | 39.58% |
| 13 | Waterhead | 54.66% | 45.34% |
| 14 | St James' (Oldham) | 54.59% | 45.41% |
| 15 | Werneth | 50.59% | 49.41% |
| 16 | Medlock Vale | 50.01% | 49.99% |
| 17 | St Mary's (Oldham) | 44.76% | 55.24% |
| 18 | Hollinwood | 42.46% | 57.54% |
| 19 | Coldhurst | 36.35% | 63.65% |
| 20 | Alexandra (Oldham) | 36.28% | 63.72% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
What is the population of Failsworth and Oldham?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Oldham including Failsworth. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
|---|---|
| Alexandra | 15090 |
| Chadderton Central | 11116 |
| Chadderton North | 11415 |
| Chadderton South | 11456 |
| Coldhurst | 13404 |
| Crompton | 10192 |
| Failsworth East | 10205 |
| Failsworth West | 10447 |
| Hollinwood | 12515 |
| Medlock Vale | 14402 |
| Royton North | 9781 |
| Royton South | 10794 |
| Saddleworth North | 9753 |
| Saddleworth South | 10024 |
| Saddleworth West and Lees | 10723 |
| Shaw | 10123 |
| St James' | 12707 |
| St Mary's | 15679 |
| Waterhead | 13629 |
| Werneth | 14173 |
| Oldham Total | 237628 |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
