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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, roughly 1.8× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. 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 4 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 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

Median price£163,180
Price per sq ft£191
Sales (last 12 months)70
Typical range (middle 50%)£120K – £210K

Based on 70 recent sales, the median property price is £163,180 (about £191 per square foot) in Smallbridge & Firgrove area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £550,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Smallbridge & Firgrove over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached14£281,750£287
Semi-Detached14£172,500£211
Terraced38£152,500£168
Flats4£98,000£171

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Smallbridge & Firgrove

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Smallbridge & Firgrove.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£176,000£44,250£103,000£74,250
2017£246,995£56,000£100,000£74,950
2018£257,498£59,000£107,000£75,000
2019£240,000£55,000£121,000£90,000
2020£224,000£72,250£115,000£85,000
2021£265,000£72,475£138,000£102,000
2022£329,500£76,250£158,000£108,000
2023£316,250£83,000£166,500£122,500
2024£344,000£72,500£180,000£122,000
2025£340,000£99,000£175,000£155,000
2026£230,000£98,000£170,000£150,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Smallbridge & Firgrove.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Smallbridge & Firgrove.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£166£74£138£87
2017£199£98£139£86
2018£208£84£138£86
2019£218£88£147£106
2020£189£107£156£103
2021£233£137£185£124
2022£250£114£202£139
2023£283£134£211£139
2024£260£102£236£148
2025£287£186£212£167
2026£251£160£211£166
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Smallbridge & Firgrove.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.