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Smallbridge & Firgrove

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About

Smallbridge & Firgrove is a residential ward in Rochdale, located to the northeast of the town center. The area is primarily made up of housing estates, with a mix of semi-detached and terraced homes. Local amenities include small shops, takeaways, and a few community facilities such as schools and parks. The ward is bordered by the River Roch, which runs along its western edge.

Transport links in Smallbridge & Firgrove are served by several bus routes connecting the area to Rochdale town center and nearby neighborhoods. The ward has a mix of green spaces, including Smallbridge Recreation Ground, which provides leisure opportunities for residents. Industrial units and retail parks are situated on the outskirts, offering employment and shopping options. The area has a close-knit community feel, with local events often held at community centers or schools.

Area overview

On average Smallbridge & Firgrove has very high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 33.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Smallbridge & Firgrove is £34,353 per year. There are 8 schools in Smallbridge & Firgrove: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
33.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

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

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 56 recent sales, the median property price is £167,500 in Smallbridge & Firgrove area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £430,000.

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
Detached11£275,000
Flats4£93,000
Semi-Detached17£185,000
Terraced24£142,500

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

OL129UL

Steps Meadow

OL162PE

Prescott Street

OL163AB

Albert Royds Street

OL164BW

Heatley Road

OL164HH

Hallcroft Gardens

OL129EZ

Wardle Edge

OL129PX

Greengate Close

OL129UN

Birch Hey Close

OL129UW

Corn Mill Close

OL129XB

Armstrong Hurst Close

OL162QE

Carrington Close

OL162TY

Belton Avenue

OL162XU

Belfield Lane

OL163AE

Firgrove Gardens

OL163BH

Leigh Street

OL164BG

Willows Lane

OL164HL

Leyfield Road

OL129EP

Oakhurst Close

OL129RX

Louise Close

OL129TP

Brook Hey Close

OL162QL

Greengrove Bank

OL162QR

Clegg Hall Road

OL162TT

Bellshill Crescent

OL162TZ

Albert Royds Street

OL162XY

Belfield Close

OL163BU

Chadwick Street

OL164BA

Field Road

OL164JL

Laythe Barn Close

OL129HE

Great Howarth

OL129HG

Great Howarth

OL129XA

Stonie Heyes Avenue

OL162TN

Farm Walk

OL163FS

Cross Street

OL164BE

Heatley Road

OL164BJ

Rochdale Road

OL129FF

The Cottons

OL129RT

Louise Street

OL162NT

Halifax Road

OL162QD

Tarnside Close

OL162QS

Dyehouse Lane

OL163AN

Belfield Mill Lane

OL162UE

Albert Royds Street

OL164BN

Leyfield Road

OL165AA

Albert Royds Street

OL129ED

Buckley Lane

OL129PU

Greencroft Way

OL129SB

Maitland Close

OL129TR

Noble Meadow

OL162QX

Littleborough South & Smithy Bridge

OL163BN

Rochdale Road

OL164BQ

Willows Lane

OL129AQ

Ashbrook Hey Lane

OL129DL

Buckley Road

OL129FH

Hurstead & Smallbridge

OL129SW

Warwick Street

OL162TX

Belton Avenue

OL164AU

Dalton Avenue

OL164JN

Michael Faraday Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.