Failsworth vs Manchester
Which is better to live in? Distance: 3.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Failsworth is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 30% lower. Failsworth has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Failsworth edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Failsworth
£223,292
Manchester
£319,011
Crime Rate
Failsworth
106.8
Manchester
143.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Failsworth
100.0%
Manchester
88.3%
Avg Download Speed
Failsworth
478.3
Manchester
468
EPC Rating
Failsworth
71.4
Manchester
74.1
Median Income
Failsworth
£29,509
Manchester
£28,386
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestAt £223,292, Failsworth undercuts Manchester (£319,011) by around 30% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Failsworth is a terraced at £171,460, while in Manchester it is a flat at £224,609.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 33% pricier in Manchester (£254,080 vs £171,460).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Failsworth prices grew faster — 71% vs 38%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestFailsworth has a crime rate of 106.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 34% lower than Manchester at 143.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Failsworth is violent-crime, while in Manchester it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in North WestOf the 7 schools in Failsworth, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Manchester, which has 146 schools, the figure is 88.3%.
Failsworth School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 7 schools (6 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Manchester School Inspection Breakdown
88.3% of 146 schools (118 primary, 28 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Failsworth | Manchester |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 7 | 146 |
| Primary | 6 | 118 |
| Secondary | 1 | 28 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 88.3% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Failsworth averages 478.3 Mbps – ahead of Manchester's 468.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.7% of premises in Failsworth and 98.5% in Manchester. Gigabit availability stands at 94.8% in Failsworth and 91% in Manchester.
Failsworth is the faster of the two by 2% on average download speed (478 vs 468 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Manchester leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 74.1 (C), while Failsworth averages 71.4 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,101 in Failsworth and £915 in Manchester. 70.7% of homes in Failsworth have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 79.1% in Manchester.
Manchester has more energy-efficient housing — 79.1% reach band C or above, vs 70.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,509 in Failsworth and £28,386 in Manchester. The median age is 39.5 in Failsworth and 34.7 in Manchester. Owner-occupancy is 60.4% in Failsworth versus 37.2% in Manchester. Employment rates stand at 52.5% in Failsworth and 53.5% in Manchester.
| Indicator | Failsworth | Manchester |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 19,962 | 470,736 |
| Median Age | 39.5 | 34.7 |
| Median Household Income | £29,509 | £28,386 |
| Employment Rate | 52.5% | 53.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 60.4% | 37.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 24.6% | 37.6% |
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