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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(+21%)
Anti-social behaviour
21.84(+17%)
Vehicle crime
20.25(+236%)
Criminal damage and arson
16.57(+85%)
Burglary
13.25(+138%)
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 70 recent sales, the median property price is £162,500 in Spotland Bridge area, with individual transactions ranging from £46,250 up to £530,000.

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
Detached5£345,200
Flats12£108,900
Semi-Detached21£201,500
Terraced32£151,500

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

OL115HB

Glencoe Place

OL115BA

Willbutts Lane

OL127DF

Blenheim Street

OL115AB

Churchill Street

OL115BW

Spotland & Falinge

OL115BY

Bridgefold Road

OL126WA

Holmes Street

OL126AH

Tell Street

OL127AF

Spotland Road

OL163BX

Beatrice Street

OL127AP

Lisbon Street

OL127EB

Brotherod Hall Road

OL127LH

Ings Avenue

OL127LQ

Ings Lane

OL127NQ

Whalley Gardens

OL115AZ

Willbutts Lane

OL115BG

Oakfield Terrace

OL115BP

Bridgefold Road

OL126SW

Stone Flat Court

OL127BB

Spotland & Falinge

OL115AD

Viking Street

OL126AQ

Holmes Street

OL127DH

Rupert Street

OL127ET

Belvoir Street

OL127BY

Belgrave Street

OL127BJ

Roefield Terrace

OL127BN

Rooley Terrace

OL127DN

Bowness Avenue

OL115BQ

Mons Avenue

OL127DG

Woodstock Street

OL115DG

Sandy Lane

OL115BX

Bridgefold Road

OL127AW

Lisbon Street

OL127DS

Spotland & Falinge

OL127EG

Rooley Moor Road

OL114DB

Bamford

OL115AE

Edenfield Road

OL127AJ

Meanwood Fold

OL127DU

Ullswater Avenue

OL127LJ

Ings Lane

OL127BG

Roefield

OL127AS

Great Flatt

OL127ER

Poplar Avenue

OL127LG

Ings Lane

OL127EJ

Bentinck Street

OL127DX

Ings Lane

OL127DA

Thrush Street

OL115AG

Edenfield Road

OL115HA

Leopold Street

OL127NG

Baildon Road

OL114ED

Oakenrod Hill

OL115DX

Denehurst Road

OL126AF

College Road

OL127DB

Patience Street

OL127ED

Brotherod Hall Road

OL114BT

Rossmere Avenue

OL114EJ

Brooklands Court

OL115DE

Pits Farm Avenue

OL127AT

Sheep Gap

OL127AX

Rooley Moor Road

OL127EL

Trengrove Street

OL115AH

Upper Passmonds Grove

OL115AQ

Cutgate Shopping Precinct

OL115DF

Further Pits

OL115DT

Verdun Crescent

OL127NB

Whalley Road

OL115AJ

Catches Close

OL115DR

Sandy Lane

OL127BP

Edenfield Street

OL127EN

Tenby Grove

OL127JE

Mountain Ash

OL127JX

Mountain Ash Close

OL127DD

Back Patience Street

OL115AT

Mellor Street

OL126SJ

Arthur Street

OL127AB

Spotland & Falinge

OL127DQ

Rooley Moor Road

OL115AN

Passmonds Way

OL115EN

Greave Avenue

OL127AA

Spotland Road

OL127AG

Spotland Road

OL127BE

Spotland & Falinge

OL115DW

Longfield Road

OL127EP

Beaufort Street

OL114EB

Bury Road

OL127BS

Rooley Moor Road

OL127JU

Daniel Fold

OL127ES

Tenby Street

OL115AU

Edenfield Road

OL126SN

Eden Street

OL127NE

Wykeham Grove

OL115DY

Sandy Lane

OL115HD

Chadwick Street

OL127AR

Broad Ing

OL114EQ

Oakenrod Hill

OL115EX

Crowneast Street

OL127BQ

Rooley Moor Road

OL126SH

Mitchell Street

OL127LD

Ings Lane

OL127ND

Winifred Street

Data Sources

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