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About

The Spotland Bridge area sits in the north of Rochdale town centre, where the River Roch flows beneath the main road. It is a primarily residential district, characterised by terraced housing and local convenience shops serving the immediate community. The area functions as a gateway between the town centre and the wider residential neighbourhoods extending towards Spotland itself.

A focal point is the bridge structure, which carries the A640 road and marks a distinct transition in the urban landscape. The Rochdale Pioneers Museum, commemorating the founders of the modern co-operative movement, is located a short walk to the south. The geography is defined by the river valley, with streets following the contours of the land as they lead away from the central thoroughfare.

Area overview

On average Spotland Bridge has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 124 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 17.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Spotland Bridge is £41,239 per year. There are 3 schools in Spotland Bridge: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Spotland Bridge is home to around 8,149 people, with a population density of about 3,978.2 per km2.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
124
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
17.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Spotland Bridge Population
8,149
Population density
3,978.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
44.91(+20%)
Anti-social behaviour
21.84(+22%)
Vehicle crime
20.25(+238%)
Criminal damage and arson
16.57(+84%)
Burglary
13.25(+139%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,909
60.24%
Pakistani
1,820
22.33%
Other White
311
3.82%
Other Asian
221
2.71%
Other
218
2.68%
Total population: 8,149

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,543
25.3%
No qualifications
1,489
24.42%
Level 3 (A level)
1,039
17.04%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
839
13.76%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
679
11.13%
Total 16+ residents: 6,098

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
895
29.33%
Owns outright
829
27.17%
Private landlord or letting agency
579
18.98%
Social rents from council
406
13.31%
Other social rented
236
7.74%
Total households: 3,051

Property prices in Spotland Bridge

Based on 82 recent sales, the median property price is £170,000 in Spotland Bridge area, with individual transactions ranging from £53,000 up to £625,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Spotland Bridge 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 Spotland Bridge over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached26£222,500
Terraced36£156,500
Flats13£110,000
Detached7£414,000

10 years median price trend in Spotland Bridge

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Spotland Bridge.

All postcodes in Spotland Bridge

OL127BA

Innes Close

OL127AX

Rooley Moor Road

OL127DB

Patience Street

OL115AE

Edenfield Road

OL127LB

Dell Gardens

OL127BB

Spotland & Falinge

OL127EL

Trengrove Street

OL127EN

Tenby Grove

OL127BP

Edenfield Street

OL115DY

Sandy Lane

OL126AW

Primrose Street

OL127EG

Rooley Moor Road

OL115EY

Malvern Street West

OL115EW

Hudsons Walk

OL127NB

Whalley Road

OL127BW

Rooley Street

OL127NF

Hartley Street

OL127BG

Roefield

OL127DA

Thrush Street

OL115EN

Greave Avenue

OL127DH

Rupert Street

OL115DR

Sandy Lane

OL127BL

Rooley Street

OL115BG

Oakfield Terrace

OL114ED

Oakenrod Hill

OL115AX

Willbutts Lane

OL115DE

Pits Farm Avenue

OL114BU

Half Acre Drive

OL115AF

Edenfield Road

OL114EJ

Brooklands Court

OL127DQ

Rooley Moor Road

OL126SP

Lombard Street

OL127ET

Belvoir Street

OL127BS

Rooley Moor Road

OL127EA

Rooley Moor Road

OL115BD

Pearl Street

OL127AL

Ings Lane

OL127BJ

Roefield Terrace

OL115AY

Willbutts Lane

OL115AA

Edenfield Road

OL115DU

Denehurst Road

OL114EA

Pegasus Court

OL115DG

Sandy Lane

OL127AR

Broad Ing

OL115BY

Bridgefold Road

OL126AQ

Holmes Street

OL115EZ

Malvern Street East

OL127AT

Sheep Gap

OL127EW

Air Hill Terrace

OL127AA

Spotland Road

OL127NH

Edenfield Road

OL115BE

Willbutts Lane

OL115BA

Willbutts Lane

OL127ER

Poplar Avenue

OL127BE

Spotland & Falinge

OL127BU

Blair Street

OL115BB

Sandy Lane

OL127DX

Ings Lane

OL115DB

Spotland & Falinge

OL127LD

Ings Lane

OL115BX

Bridgefold Road

OL127DL

Churchill Street

OL127BH

Preston Street

OL115HD

Chadwick Street

OL127ED

Brotherod Hall Road

OL127BQ

Rooley Moor Road

OL115AN

Passmonds Way

OL115BW

Spotland & Falinge

OL127AF

Spotland Road

OL114DA

Linnet Hill

OL115AB

Churchill Street

OL126AH

Tell Street

OL127DD

Back Patience Street

OL115BQ

Mons Avenue

OL127AJ

Meanwood Fold

OL127NE

Wykeham Grove

OL127EH

Balfour Road

OL127JU

Daniel Fold

OL127LA

Fold Gardens

OL126TT

Crimble Street

OL115DW

Longfield Road

OL127EE

Hall Gardens

OL115AW

Passmonds Crescent

OL127DU

Ullswater Avenue

OL115BJ

Geneva Terrace

OL127LH

Ings Avenue

OL126WA

Holmes Street

OL126ST

Ashworth Street

OL115AU

Edenfield Road

OL127NA

Phyllis Street

OL127DJ

Churchill Street

OL114EQ

Oakenrod Hill

OL127BX

Thrush Street

OL127JX

Mountain Ash Close

OL127AN

Dellar Street

OL127EB

Brotherod Hall Road

OL126AF

College Road

OL114EG

Dove Street

OL115AT

Mellor Street

OL115HA

Leopold Street

Data Sources

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