Failsworth West’s estimated population has decreased 3.5% since 2001. The 0-15 population has decreased by 11%, with far less young people than the Oldham average. The 65+ population has increased by 8%.

Failsworth West’s median household income (£22,118) is roughly the same as the Oldham average (£22,289). The employment rate (60.7%) is slightly higher than the Oldham average (58.2%). A slightly lower proportion of people are on Out of Work Benefits in Chadderton North (10.5%) than in Oldham as a whole (11.0%).

Failsworth West has a slightly higher proportion of single person households (31.6%) than the Oldham average (30.3%). The proportion of lone parent households in the ward (14.6%) is slightly higher than the Oldham average (13.1%). The proportion of households overcrowded in the ward (6.3%) is slightly lower than the Oldham average (7.5%).

Failsworth West’s rate of reported Anti-Social Behaviour is higher than the average for the borough. The overall rate of reported crimes is higher than the Oldham average. Police intelligence suggests a fall in the rate of reporting. New   crime recording standards have changed the classification of certain offences, meaning we can’t compare over time.