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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

OL129QT

Hurstead Cottages

OL162PE

Prescott Street

OL164HH

Hallcroft Gardens

OL129AU

Steps Meadow

OL129QP

Thimble Close

OL129SP

Clayton Street

OL129UL

Steps Meadow

OL163AB

Albert Royds Street

OL164BW

Heatley Road

OL129UN

Birch Hey Close

OL129XB

Armstrong Hurst Close

OL162QE

Carrington Close

OL162TY

Belton Avenue

OL163AE

Mentmore Road

OL164HL

Leyfield Road

OL129EZ

Wardle Edge

OL129PX

Greengate Close

OL129UW

Corn Mill Close

OL163BH

Leigh Street

OL164BG

Willows Lane

OL162QL

Greengrove Bank

OL162QR

Clegg Hall Road

OL162TT

Bellshill Crescent

OL162XY

Belfield Close

OL163BU

Rochdale Road

OL129EP

Wardle Gardens

OL129RX

Louise Close

OL129TP

Walk Mill Close

OL164BA

Princess Road

OL164JL

Laythe Barn Close

OL129XA

Stonie Heyes Avenue

OL164BJ

Lime Field

OL129HE

Great Howarth

OL129HG

Great Howarth

OL162TN

Farm Walk

OL164BE

Heatley Road

OL129RT

Louise Street

OL129FF

The Cottons

OL162NT

Halifax Road

OL162QD

Tarnside Close

OL162QS

Dobwheel Cottages

OL162UE

Albert Royds Street

OL163AN

Belfield Lawn

OL164BN

Watermill Close

OL165AA

Albert Royds Street

OL129PU

Halifax Road

OL129ED

Buckley Lane

OL129SB

Maitland Close

OL129TR

Noble Meadow

OL162QX

Greenfield Lane

OL163BN

Rochdale Road

OL164BQ

Willows Lane

OL129AQ

Ashbrook Hey Lane

OL129DL

Buckley Road

OL129SW

Warwick Street

OL162TX

Blackstone Avenue

OL164JN

Turbary Walk

Data Sources

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