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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

OL162PS

Leach Close

OL129QW

Bower Avenue

OL162UW

Nursery Gardens

OL129ED

Buckley Lane

OL162XF

Smallbridge & Firgrove

OL164AY

Princess Road

OL162QE

Carrington Close

OL129RA

The Thimbles

OL162PR

Coopers Walk

OL162XJ

Whitewell Close

OL129RY

Louise Gardens

OL129UP

Steps Meadow

OL129EP

Wardle Gardens

OL129UX

Braddocks Close

OL129TR

Noble Meadow

OL129AG

Ashbrook Hey Lane

OL163BL

West Street

OL162QP

Clegg Hall Road

OL162RG

John Street

OL129TP

Walk Mill Close

OL129HQ

Great Howarth

OL129BF

Buckley Road

OL129AB

Halifax Road

OL162QJ

Halifax Road

OL163BG

Hartley Place

OL164JN

Turbary Walk

OL163AN

Belfield Lawn

OL129EL

Wardle Road

OL129SW

Warwick Street

OL165AA

Albert Royds Street

OL164BA

Princess Road

OL162QB

Edgar Street

OL129DZ

Buckley View

OL129QN

Birch Road

OL162UU

Woodlands View

OL164HH

Hallcroft Gardens

OL162TU

Bellshill Crescent

OL164AX

Dalton Close

OL162TP

Clover Hall Crescent

OL162TJ

Albert Royds Street

OL162UB

Belfield Mill Lane

OL129SE

Halifax Road

OL163AX

Brocklebank Road

OL164BL

Arcon Close

OL162TZ

Albert Royds Street

OL129US

Old Clay Drive

OL162TR

Clover Hall Crescent

OL162US

Albert Royds Street

OL129EZ

Wardle Edge

OL162TX

Blackstone Avenue

OL162BW

Pasture Close

OL164BH

Willows Lane

OL163DA

Rochdale Road

OL129UR

Mill House Close

OL162UJ

Belfield Mill Lane

OL129DL

Buckley Road

OL162RF

Laycock Street

Data Sources

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