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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(+210%)
Anti-social behaviour
53.42(+198%)
Public order
44.62(+340%)
Criminal damage and arson
39.59(+340%)
Shoplifting
39.59(+585%)
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 83 recent sales, the median property price is £170,000 in Spotland & Falinge area, with individual transactions ranging from £53,000 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
Detached6£297,500
Flats3£107,800
Semi-Detached30£212,500
Terraced44£151,000

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

OL127DL

Churchill Street

OL126AH

Tell Street

OL115DB

Spotland & Falinge

OL115DW

Longfield Road

OL126UN

College Bank Way

OL127AJ

Meanwood Fold

OL115DY

Sandy Lane

OL115BL

Drew Avenue

OL126UB

College Bank Way

OL127BJ

Roefield Terrace

OL126RZ

Spotland & Falinge

OL115BB

Sandy Lane

OL127DD

Back Patience Street

OL115BT

Mellor Street

OL127EP

Beaufort Street

OL126SJ

Arthur Street

OL127DW

Phoenix Street

OL115DP

Jutland Avenue

OL126SZ

Littledale Street

OL126UF

College Bank Way

OL126PZ

Molyneux Street

OL127BQ

Rooley Moor Road

OL127NZ

Martin Lane

OL126GS

Spotland & Falinge

OL127EW

Air Hill Terrace

OL127DQ

Rooley Moor Road

OL115YY

Edenfield Road

OL126TJ

Halliwell Street

OL127AW

Lisbon Street

OL127AP

Lisbon Street

OL127NS

Smithy Fold

OL126TP

Clover Street

OL127NG

Baildon Road

OL127JD

Mountain Ash

OL126QW

Emma Street

OL126RR

Cinamon Street

OL115EW

Hudsons Walk

OL115AQ

Cutgate Shopping Precinct

OL127AG

Spotland Road

OL126QG

Edmund Street

OL115EF

Greave Avenue

OL126QR

Sheriff Street

OL115EN

Greave Avenue

OL115BP

Bridgefold Road

OL127BH

Preston Street

OL127PB

Meadow View

OL126AW

Primrose Street

OL115AE

Edenfield Road

OL126UQ

College Bank Way

OL115DX

Denehurst Road

OL127DH

Rupert Street

OL126QZ

Spotland & Falinge

OL126HY

Spotland & Falinge

OL126TZ

College Bank Way

OL126SN

Eden Street

OL127EH

Balfour Road

OL127EG

Rooley Moor Road

OL127NL

Cutgate Road

OL126QB

Cinnamon Street

OL127LA

Fold Gardens

OL126UA

College Bank Way

OL127JF

Mountain Ash

OL115YT

Cherry Grove

OL127BX

Thrush Street

OL127JX

Mountain Ash Close

OL126TH

Holland Street

OL115AA

Edenfield Road

OL127AS

Great Flatt

OL127NH

Edenfield Road

OL127AX

Rooley Moor Road

OL126QU

Spotland & Falinge

OL127BZ

Madeley Gardens

OL126QP

Jane Street

OL127BB

Spotland & Falinge

OL127AY

Rushy Hill View

OL126QL

Wilton Terrace

OL126RT

Spotland & Falinge

OL127DN

Bowness Avenue

OL126UD

College Bank Way

OL115AN

Passmonds Way

OL126TE

Mount Street

OL115AX

Willbutts Lane

OL126TG

Lower Sheriff Street

OL115BD

Pearl Street

OL115BA

Willbutts Lane

OL127AU

Little Flatt

OL115BH

Falkland Avenue

OL126SP

Lombard Street

OL127JS

Elmpark Gate

OL126SH

Mitchell Street

OL115AU

Edenfield Road

OL126TT

Crimble Street

OL127BA

Innes Close

OL115YX

Lynnwood Drive

OL126RX

Spotland & Falinge

OL126SG

Clement Royds Street

OL126WA

Holmes Street

OL126AA

Mellor Street

OL126SF

East View

OL127BL

Rooley Street

Data Sources

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