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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 73 recent sales, the median property price is £169,950 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-Detached27£194,000
Terraced36£148,750

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

OL126GS

Spotland & Falinge

OL126PR

Chaseley Road

OL127DY

Glen Royd

OL127NB

Whalley Road

OL115AJ

Catches Close

OL115DR

Sandy Lane

OL126QX

Spotland & Falinge

OL126RA

Spotland & Falinge

OL127BP

Edenfield Street

OL127EN

Tenby Grove

OL127JE

Mountain Ash

OL127JX

Mountain Ash Close

OL127NL

Cutgate Road

OL127NU

Martin Lane

OL127PA

Meadow View

OL126TX

College Bank Way

OL127DD

Back Patience Street

OL127NJ

Amy Street

OL127NN

Cutgate Road

OL115AT

Mellor Street

OL126QN

Edmund Street

OL126SJ

Arthur Street

OL127AB

Spotland & Falinge

OL127DQ

Rooley Moor Road

OL115AN

Passmonds Way

OL115EN

Greave Avenue

OL126QS

Spotland & Falinge

OL126UJ

College Bank Way

OL127AA

Spotland Road

OL127AG

Spotland Road

OL127BE

Spotland & Falinge

OL115DW

Longfield Road

OL126TY

College Bank Way

OL127EP

Beaufort Street

OL127NY

Spotland Tops

OL126RD

Stavordale

OL126SZ

Littledale Street

OL126QD

Spotland Road

OL126UG

College Bank Way

OL127BS

Rooley Moor Road

OL127JU

Daniel Fold

OL127PE

Moorland Terrace

OL127ES

Tenby Street

OL115AU

Edenfield Road

OL126QR

Sheriff Street

OL126SN

Eden Street

OL126XT

Spotland & Falinge

OL127NE

Wykeham Grove

OL115DY

Sandy Lane

OL126AE

College Road

OL126PX

Thorntree Place

OL127AR

Broad Ing

OL126PJ

Spotland Road

OL126TE

Mount Street

OL127BQ

Rooley Moor Road

OL126SH

Mitchell Street

OL127JT

Elmpark Grove

OL127LD

Ings Lane

OL127ND

Winifred Street

OL127NF

Hartley Street

OL115EE

Parkway

OL126UN

College Bank Way

OL127JP

Elm Park Vale

OL127PB

Meadow View

OL115DP

Jutland Avenue

OL126RY

Hunter's Lane

OL126QZ

Spotland & Falinge

OL126TZ

College Bank Way

OL127LF

Rooley Moor Road

OL115AA

Edenfield Road

OL115BU

Mellor Street

OL127BH

Preston Street

OL127DJ

Churchill Street

OL126QA

Molyneux Street

OL126RX

Spotland & Falinge

OL126QU

Spotland & Falinge

OL126UF

College Bank Way

OL126UL

College Bank Way

OL127DL

Churchill Street

OL115AX

Willbutts Lane

OL115BL

Drew Avenue

OL127EW

Air Hill Terrace

OL127LB

Dell Gardens

OL127NW

Cutgate Road

OL115BH

Falkland Avenue

OL126TL

Julia Street

OL127DW

Phoenix Street

OL127EH

Balfour Road

OL115DU

Denehurst Road

OL126RB

Thetford

OL126RT

Spotland & Falinge

OL127BW

Rooley Street

OL127JS

Elmpark Gate

OL127BZ

Madeley Gardens

OL127EE

Hall Gardens

OL115AW

Passmonds Crescent

OL126ST

Ashworth Street

OL127BA

Innes Close

OL115BE

Willbutts Lane

OL126UQ

College Bank Way

Data Sources

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