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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(+101%)
Anti-social behaviour
35.99(+101%)
Criminal damage and arson
28.03(+212%)
Public order
26.48(+161%)
Vehicle crime
20.23(+238%)
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 71 recent sales, the median property price is £170,000 in Smallbridge & Firgrove area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 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
Detached16£270,750
Flats3£98,000
Semi-Detached17£175,000
Terraced35£157,000

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

OL163AQ

Coppy Bridge Drive

OL162XU

Belfield Lane

OL163BN

Rochdale Road

OL129UT

Braddocks Close

OL129SH

Ditton Mead Close

OL162PU

Royal Street

OL162PN

Harold Street

OL129EE

Kentmere Avenue

OL129AJ

Ashbrook Crescent

OL129AF

West Avenue

OL129AP

Ann Street

OL129TL

Green Meadow

OL129QS

Braddocks Close

OL129DU

Oakley Way

OL164BQ

Willows Lane

OL129AW

Hollowspell

OL163BP

Holford Walk

OL129HD

Great Howarth

OL165AB

St Anns Road

OL129HE

Great Howarth

OL163BJ

Wilds Buildings

OL129HF

Great Howarth

OL164AZ

Field Road

OL164HJ

Brakehouse Close

OL129QU

Halifax Road

OL129RW

Wesley Close

OL129SG

Henderson Street

OL162XN

Belfield Road

OL129SD

Louise Street

OL162QY

Greencroft Way

OL163DB

Halliwell Street

OL162HG

Manor Mill Close

OL163BH

Leigh Street

OL163AF

Firgrove Gardens

OL129RX

Louise Close

OL129AE

Croft Square

OL162PE

Prescott Street

OL129SL

Halifax Road

OL163BW

East Street

OL129PX

Greengate Close

OL162QX

Greenfield Lane

OL162UF

Calder Street

OL164BW

Heatley Road

OL129QY

Hurstead Green

OL129HA

Wardle Edge

OL129RE

Hurstead Mews

OL162XB

Belfield Old Road

OL163AH

Albert Royds Street

OL165AE

Albert Royds Street

OL129HJ

Great Howarth

OL129AU

Steps Meadow

OL129DN

Buckley Road

OL165AD

Albert Royds Street

OL163BB

Hartley Street

OL129RB

The Thimbles

OL164BJ

Lime Field

OL162PX

Marthas Terrace

OL163BY

George Street

OL163BZ

Cedar Bank Close

OL129RZ

Louise Gardens

OL162UD

Albert Royds Street

OL129FF

The Cottons

OL165BT

Milnrow Road

OL162TW

Clover Hall Crescent

OL129PY

Halifax Road

OL162QH

Brownside Close

OL129RR

Back Louise Street

OL162TT

Bellshill Crescent

OL162QG

Old Brow Lane

OL162UY

Belfield Road

OL162QF

Turnfield Close

OL129EA

Buckley View

OL163LP

Halliwell Street

OL162RD

Halifax Road

OL162XR

Belfield Road

OL129HB

Wardle Edge

OL163AW

Dobfield Road

OL162XG

Smallbridge & Firgrove

OL129RG

Henderson Street

OL162QL

Greengrove Bank

OL129UZ

Braddocks Close

OL129TJ

Green Meadow

OL129AQ

Ashbrook Hey Lane

OL162TN

Farm Walk

OL163AE

Mentmore Road

OL129RP

Rhodes Street

OL129PZ

Birch View

OL163AZ

Larchway

OL162XH

Reservoir Street

OL163BS

Cypress Gardens

OL162PQ

Roach Vale

OL164EA

The Cray

OL163AB

Albert Royds Street

OL129RS

Lorne Street

OL162RQ

Halifax Road

OL129AA

Bridge Street

OL162TS

Albert Royds Street

OL162QS

Dobwheel Cottages

OL163FS

Cross Street

OL129UW

Corn Mill Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.