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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

OL163AW

Dobfield Road

OL162XP

Gibson Street

OL163BJ

Wilds Buildings

OL129US

Old Clay Drive

OL162TS

Albert Royds Street

OL163AF

Firgrove Gardens

OL163AY

Belfield Lane

OL163BW

East Street

OL162XN

Belfield Road

OL163BE

Juniper Drive

OL129UT

Braddocks Close

OL162QG

Old Brow Lane

OL162TW

Clover Hall Crescent

OL129RE

Hurstead Mews

OL162PQ

Roach Vale

OL162QH

Brownside Close

OL163PX

Halliwell Street

OL129HB

Wardle Edge

OL162TR

Clover Hall Crescent

OL162XQ

Belfield Road

OL165AD

Albert Royds Street

OL129EB

Buckley View

OL129QN

Birch Road

OL129QR

Tithebarn Close

OL162QF

Turnfield Close

OL162RQ

Halifax Road

OL162UW

Nursery Gardens

OL129AF

West Avenue

OL129BF

Buckley Road

OL163AX

Brocklebank Road

OL163BS

Cypress Gardens

OL162PT

Newman Street

OL162RG

John Street

OL162UU

Woodlands View

OL162XB

Belfield Old Road

OL163BY

George Street

OL129SL

Halifax Road

OL162QQ

Wheelwright Drive

OL163BL

West Street

OL129HQ

Great Howarth

OL129QY

Hurstead Green

OL129TA

Brook Hey Close

OL129TL

Green Meadow

OL162XG

Smallbridge & Firgrove

OL163BB

Hartley Street

OL129DU

Oakley Way

OL129SE

Halifax Road

OL162XE

Beswicke Royds Street

OL163AZ

Larchway

OL129AL

Oakcliffe Road

OL129DN

Buckley Road

OL129RB

The Thimbles

OL162TP

Clover Hall Crescent

OL129AX

Halifax Road

OL129RA

The Thimbles

OL129PZ

Birch View

OL162PS

Leach Close

OL162TU

Bellshill Crescent

OL162PY

Windham Street

OL129QS

Braddocks Close

OL162PN

Harold Street

OL164BB

Knowl Road

OL129DA

All Saints Terrace

OL129EN

Wardle Road

OL129RG

Henderson Street

OL162UY

Belfield Road

OL164AX

Dalton Close

OL129AE

Croft Square

OL129DB

Red Lane

OL129QZ

Halifax Road

OL162PP

Leach Close

OL162QP

Clegg Hall Road

OL162UJ

Belfield Mill Lane

OL162XH

Reservoir Street

OL163DD

Uncouth Road

OL163LP

Halliwell Street

OL164DA

Laythe Barn Close

OL129SH

Ditton Mead Close

OL162UB

Belfield Mill Lane

OL162XJ

Whitewell Close

OL162XW

Samson Street

OL163AR

Coppy Bridge Drive

OL164BZ

Hebble Butt Close

OL129UY

Braddocks Close

OL162SH

Smallbridge Industrial Park

OL162SU

Albert Royds Street

OL163AA

Albert Royds Street

OL129AB

Halifax Road

OL129AN

Ash Close

OL129EY

Low Hill

OL162XT

Belfield Road

OL129UP

Steps Meadow

OL129UU

Great Bent Close

OL162QB

Edgar Street

OL162QN

Dyehouse Lane

OL162UA

Albert Royds Street

OL163BA

Redwood Park Grove

OL129HD

Great Howarth

OL164DP

The Cray

OL129AW

Hollowspell

Data Sources

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