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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

OL127NF

Hartley Street

OL115EE

Parkway

OL115EY

Malvern Street West

OL115DP

Jutland Avenue

OL127LF

Rooley Moor Road

OL114BU

Half Acre Drive

OL115AA

Edenfield Road

OL115BU

Mellor Street

OL127BH

Preston Street

OL127DJ

Churchill Street

OL114DA

Linnet Hill

OL127DL

Churchill Street

OL115AX

Willbutts Lane

OL115BL

Drew Avenue

OL127EW

Air Hill Terrace

OL127LB

Dell Gardens

OL115BH

Falkland Avenue

OL127DW

Phoenix Street

OL127EH

Balfour Road

OL115DU

Denehurst Road

OL127BW

Rooley Street

OL114EG

Dove Street

OL127BZ

Madeley Gardens

OL127EE

Hall Gardens

OL115AW

Passmonds Crescent

OL126ST

Ashworth Street

OL127BA

Innes Close

OL115BE

Willbutts Lane

OL115EU

Bury Road

OL126AA

Mellor Street

OL126AW

Primrose Street

OL127EA

Rooley Moor Road

OL115EZ

Malvern Street East

OL127LE

Wycherley Road

OL115DN

Marne Crescent

OL126TT

Crimble Street

OL127BX

Thrush Street

OL115DB

Spotland & Falinge

OL127BU

Blair Street

OL115EQ

Greave Avenue

OL126SP

Lombard Street

OL127AN

Dellar Street

OL127BD

Spotland Road

OL115EW

Hudsons Walk

OL115AY

Willbutts Lane

OL127NA

Phyllis Street

OL127BL

Rooley Street

OL115BN

Pattern Avenue

OL115EF

Greave Avenue

OL127DE

Marlborough Street

OL115BT

Mellor Street

OL127JD

Mountain Ash

OL114EA

Pegasus Court

OL114EE

Bury Road

OL115BD

Pearl Street

OL115DA

Keepers Green

OL126AJ

Kathleen Street

OL127AL

Ings Lane

OL127LA

Fold Gardens

OL127NH

Edenfield Road

OL115AF

Edenfield Road

OL115BB

Sandy Lane

OL115BJ

Geneva Terrace

OL127AU

Little Flatt

Data Sources

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