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Spotland & Falinge

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About

Spotland & Falinge is a residential area in the north of Rochdale town centre. It encompasses a mix of housing types, from Victorian terraces to modern developments, situated on the lower slopes of the Pennine hills. The ward is bordered by the River Roch to the south and includes the open green space of Spotland Stadium, home to Rochdale AFC. Its layout is defined by several main roads leading out towards neighbouring suburbs and higher moorland.

The area contains the large, distinct Falinge Park estate, characterised by its post-war housing and community facilities. Local life centres on several primary schools, smaller local shops, and access to Rochdale's central services. The Rochdale Canal runs along the southern edge of the ward, providing a pedestrian route. Spotland Bridge is a notable local landmark crossing this waterway, connecting the area directly to the town centre.

Area overview

On average Spotland & Falinge has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 313 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 30.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Spotland & Falinge is £40,286 per year. There are 5 schools in Spotland & Falinge: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Spotland & Falinge is home to around 12,148 people, with a population density of about 4,185.9 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
313
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
30%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Spotland & Falinge Population
12,148
Population density
4,185.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
115.57(+211%)
Anti-social behaviour
53.42(+187%)
Public order
44.62(+342%)
Criminal damage and arson
39.59(+341%)
Shoplifting
39.59(+593%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,586
54.21%
Pakistani
3,227
26.56%
Other White
485
3.99%
Other Asian
391
3.22%
African
339
2.79%
Total population: 12,149

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
2,537
27.26%
Level 4 qualifications or above
2,138
22.97%
Level 3 (A level)
1,429
15.36%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,237
13.29%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,108
11.91%
Total 16+ residents: 9,306

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,195
24.85%
Owns with a mortgage
1,117
23.23%
Social rents from council
910
18.93%
Private landlord or letting agency
838
17.43%
Other social rented
573
11.92%
Total households: 4,808

Property prices in Spotland & Falinge

Based on 76 recent sales, the median property price is £171,500 in Spotland & Falinge area, with individual transactions ranging from £46,250 up to £414,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Spotland & Falinge 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 & Falinge over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached7£335,000
Flats3£107,800
Semi-Detached29£200,000
Terraced37£150,000

10 years median price trend in Spotland & Falinge

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

All postcodes in Spotland & Falinge

OL126GR

Spotland & Falinge

OL126TS

Spotland & Falinge

OL115BA

Willbutts Lane

OL115YS

Somerset Grove

OL126SG

Clement Royds Street

OL126TN

Whiteleys Place

OL127DF

Blenheim Street

OL115AB

Churchill Street

OL115BW

Spotland & Falinge

OL115BY

Bridgefold Road

OL126WA

Holmes Street

OL127NX

Spotland Tops

OL126AH

Tell Street

OL127AF

Spotland Road

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

OL126QG

Edmund Street

OL126QY

Spotland & Falinge

OL126SW

Stone Flat Court

OL127BB

Spotland & Falinge

OL115AD

Viking Street

OL126AQ

Holmes Street

OL127DH

Rupert Street

OL127ET

Belvoir Street

OL115YY

Edenfield Road

OL126QT

Spotland & Falinge

OL126TG

Lower Sheriff Street

OL126UD

College Bank Way

OL127BY

Belgrave Street

OL127BJ

Roefield Terrace

OL127BN

Rooley Terrace

OL115YZ

Spring Terrace

OL126QW

Emma Street

OL126TP

Clover Street

OL126QJ

Greenhill Avenue

OL126RR

Cinamon Street

OL127DN

Bowness Avenue

OL115BQ

Mons Avenue

OL126JE

Spotland & Falinge

OL127DG

Woodstock Street

OL127JR

Elmpark View

OL127NP

Faraday Rise

OL115DG

Sandy Lane

OL115BX

Bridgefold Road

OL126PE

Spotland Road

OL126QQ

Haslam Street

OL127AW

Lisbon Street

OL127DS

Spotland & Falinge

OL127EG

Rooley Moor Road

OL115AE

Edenfield Road

OL126GJ

Spotland & Falinge

OL126TQ

Ashworth Street

OL127AJ

Meanwood Fold

OL127DU

Ullswater Avenue

OL127LJ

Ings Lane

OL126TJ

Halliwell Street

OL126UH

Dunkirk Rise

OL127BG

Roefield

OL126LB

Falinge Road

OL126RE

Spotland & Falinge

OL127AS

Great Flatt

OL127ER

Poplar Avenue

OL127LG

Ings Lane

OL115YX

Lynnwood Drive

OL126PY

Clarkes Lane

OL126QE

Pilling Street

OL127DZ

Rake Top

OL127JF

Mountain Ash

OL126QL

Wilton Terrace

OL127EJ

Bentinck Street

OL127DX

Ings Lane

OL127DA

Thrush Street

OL115AG

Edenfield Road

OL126PT

Beswicke Street

OL115YU

Balmoral Avenue

OL126PQ

Spotland Road

OL126RH

Ollerton

OL126TD

Mount Street

OL127NG

Baildon Road

OL115DX

Denehurst Road

OL126AF

College Road

OL127DB

Patience Street

OL127ED

Brotherod Hall Road

OL127NS

Smithy Fold

OL115DE

Pits Farm Avenue

OL126GP

Toad Lane

OL126PZ

Molyneux Street

OL127AT

Sheep Gap

OL127AX

Rooley Moor Road

OL127EL

Trengrove Street

OL115AH

Upper Passmonds Grove

OL115AQ

Cutgate Shopping Precinct

OL115DF

Further Pits

OL115DT

Verdun Crescent

Data Sources

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