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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

OL114BT

Rossmere Avenue

OL115BL

Drew Avenue

OL163BX

Beatrice Street

OL127AU

Little Flatt

OL115HB

Glencoe Place

OL115DF

Further Pits

OL127DN

Bowness Avenue

OL115DT

Verdun Crescent

OL127AG

Spotland Road

OL127AW

Lisbon Street

OL127ND

Winifred Street

OL115AQ

Cutgate Shopping Precinct

OL127DS

Spotland & Falinge

OL127JE

Mountain Ash

OL127BN

Rooley Terrace

OL115AD

Viking Street

OL115BT

Mellor Street

OL115BU

Mellor Street

OL115AJ

Catches Close

OL126SN

Eden Street

OL127DG

Woodstock Street

OL127LF

Rooley Moor Road

OL115AG

Edenfield Road

OL115DN

Marne Crescent

OL115BN

Pattern Avenue

OL126SH

Mitchell Street

OL127BY

Belgrave Street

OL127AP

Lisbon Street

OL127BZ

Madeley Gardens

OL127EP

Beaufort Street

OL115DP

Jutland Avenue

OL115DA

Keepers Green

OL114EE

Bury Road

OL115DX

Denehurst Road

OL115AH

Upper Passmonds Grove

OL115AZ

Willbutts Lane

OL127JD

Mountain Ash

OL127NG

Baildon Road

OL115EE

Parkway

OL114DB

Bamford

OL126SW

Stone Flat Court

OL127LG

Ings Lane

OL115EQ

Greave Avenue

OL126AJ

Kathleen Street

OL127BD

Spotland Road

OL127DF

Blenheim Street

OL115EF

Greave Avenue

OL126SJ

Arthur Street

OL127LJ

Ings Lane

OL127AS

Great Flatt

OL127LQ

Ings Lane

OL127EJ

Bentinck Street

OL127NQ

Whalley Gardens

OL127DE

Marlborough Street

OL127DW

Phoenix Street

OL115EX

Crowneast Street

OL115BH

Falkland Avenue

OL126AA

Mellor Street

OL114EB

Bury Road

OL115EU

Bury Road

OL115BP

Bridgefold Road

OL127AB

Spotland & Falinge

OL127LE

Wycherley Road

OL127ES

Tenby Street

Data Sources

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