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Smallbridge & Firgrove

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About

Smallbridge & Firgrove is a residential ward situated in the northern part of Rochdale. The area is characterised by terraced housing and local amenities serving the community. It lies close to the M62 motorway, providing direct transport links. The topography includes noticeable slopes and green spaces like Smallbridge Recreation Ground.

A defining local feature is the Rochdale Canal, which runs along the ward's southern boundary. Industrial heritage is evident in the remaining mill architecture. Housing is primarily Victorian and Edwardian in origin. The ward functions as a practical residential district with established neighbourhoods and local shopping parades.

Area overview

On average Smallbridge & Firgrove has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 196 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 33.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Smallbridge & Firgrove is £38,749 per year. There are 8 schools in Smallbridge & Firgrove: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Smallbridge & Firgrove is home to around 12,309 people, with a population density of about 3,829.0 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
196
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
33.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Smallbridge & Firgrove Population
12,309
Population density
3,829 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
74.9(+102%)
Anti-social behaviour
35.99(+93%)
Criminal damage and arson
28.03(+212%)
Public order
26.48(+162%)
Vehicle crime
20.23(+235%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,146
58.06%
Pakistani
2,325
18.89%
Bangladeshi
707
5.74%
Other Asian
487
3.96%
Other White
364
2.96%
Total population: 12,309

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
2,613
29.01%
Level 4 qualifications or above
1,877
20.84%
Level 3 (A level)
1,405
15.6%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,293
14.35%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,025
11.38%
Total 16+ residents: 9,008

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,242
26.36%
Social rents from council
1,116
23.69%
Owns outright
879
18.66%
Other social rented
681
14.46%
Private landlord or letting agency
671
14.24%
Total households: 4,711

Property prices in Smallbridge & Firgrove

Based on 57 recent sales, the median property price is £172,000 in Smallbridge & Firgrove area, with individual transactions ranging from £66,000 up to £550,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Smallbridge & Firgrove in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Smallbridge & Firgrove over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached12£286,000
Flats4£93,000
Semi-Detached15£185,000
Terraced26£154,000

10 years median price trend in Smallbridge & Firgrove

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Smallbridge & Firgrove.

All postcodes in Smallbridge & Firgrove

OL162XU

Belfield Lane

OL162TZ

Albert Royds Street

OL163FS

Cross Street

OL164AU

Dalton Avenue

OL129AP

Ann Street

OL129RP

Rhodes Street

OL129UJ

Great Bent Close

OL129XD

Warwick Street

OL162PL

Filey Street

OL162TL

Beal Crescent

OL129RF

Halifax Road

OL129RR

Back Louise Street

OL164BL

Arcon Close

OL129RW

Wesley Close

OL162TJ

Albert Royds Street

OL129AD

Croft Street

OL129HF

Great Howarth

OL129RQ

Louise Street

OL129SD

Louise Street

OL129TJ

Green Meadow

OL162BW

Pasture Close

OL129HJ

Great Howarth

OL129QU

Halifax Road

OL162XL

Belfield Road

OL162XS

Belfield Old Road

OL129AT

Howarth Green

OL129UQ

Little Howarth Way

OL162UF

Calder Street

OL163AD

Firgrove Avenue

OL163BF

Firbarn Close

OL164AS

Hebble Butt Close

OL129SG

Henderson Street

OL162PR

Coopers Walk

OL164EA

The Cray

OL162QA

Royal Street

OL162XF

Smallbridge & Firgrove

OL129AG

Ashbrook Hey Lane

OL129SN

Shaw Street

OL129UR

Mill House Close

OL163DJ

Fox Park Lane

OL164AZ

Field Road

OL164DZ

The Cray

OL129EL

Wardle Road

OL129PY

Halifax Road

OL129TN

Homestead Gardens

OL162XR

Belfield Road

OL163AH

Albert Royds Street

OL129QW

Bower Avenue

OL129DZ

Buckley View

OL129EA

Buckley View

OL129HA

Wardle Edge

OL162QJ

Halifax Road

OL162US

Albert Royds Street

OL163AU

Milnrow Road

OL163BP

Holford Walk

OL129AA

Bridge Street

OL129RY

Louise Gardens

OL162HG

Manor Mill Close

OL162PF

Spring Mill Walk

OL162RD

Halifax Road

OL162RE

Church Street

OL163AQ

Coppy Bridge Drive

OL129SJ

Division Street

OL162PX

Marthas Terrace

OL162QU

Greenfield Lane

OL162QY

Greencroft Way

OL164HJ

Brakehouse Close

OL129RS

Lorne Street

OL162NU

Millgate

OL163BD

Rochdale Road

OL163FX

Cotton Hill

OL164AY

Princess Road

OL164JH

Leyfield Road

OL129SA

Stevenson Square

OL129UX

Braddocks Close

OL162PU

Royal Street

OL129UZ

Braddocks Close

OL162PB

Howarth Cross Street

OL129SF

Kitter Street

OL129UH

Bower Avenue

OL129AJ

Ashbrook Crescent

OL129EE

Kentmere Avenue

OL129EX

Low Hill

OL129QX

Cooper Street

OL162PD

Brickfield Street

OL162TH

Eafield Road

OL165BT

Milnrow Road

OL164BH

Willows Lane

OL164JJ

Upper Stone Drive

OL129RZ

Louise Gardens

OL129SQ

Lobley Close

OL162UD

Albert Royds Street

OL163BG

Hartley Place

OL163DA

Rochdale Road

OL163BZ

Cedar Bank Close

OL163DB

Halliwell Street

OL165AB

St Anns Road

OL165AE

Albert Royds Street

OL162RF

Laycock Street

OL162XD

Beswicke Royds Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.