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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

OL126AA

Mellor Street

OL126AW

Primrose Street

OL126TH

Holland Street

OL126PL

Clement Royds Street

OL126QF

Edmund Street

OL126QP

Jane Street

OL127EA

Rooley Moor Road

OL126RQ

Spotland & Falinge

OL126SF

East View

OL127LE

Wycherley Road

OL115DN

Marne Crescent

OL126GN

Spotland & Falinge

OL126HY

Spotland & Falinge

OL126TT

Crimble Street

OL127BX

Thrush Street

OL115DB

Spotland & Falinge

OL127AY

Rushy Hill View

OL127BU

Blair Street

OL115EQ

Greave Avenue

OL126RG

Spotland & Falinge

OL126SP

Lombard Street

OL126UA

College Bank Way

OL127AN

Dellar Street

OL127BD

Spotland Road

OL115EW

Hudsons Walk

OL126UB

College Bank Way

OL115AY

Willbutts Lane

OL126RZ

Spotland & Falinge

OL127NA

Phyllis Street

OL115YT

Cherry Grove

OL126RF

Spotland & Falinge

OL126UE

College Bank Way

OL127BL

Rooley Street

OL127JQ

Elmpark Way

OL115BN

Pattern Avenue

OL115EF

Greave Avenue

OL126QB

Cinnamon Street

OL127DE

Marlborough Street

OL127NZ

Martin Lane

OL127PD

Edenfield Road

OL115BT

Mellor Street

OL126TA

Ashworth Street

OL127JD

Mountain Ash

OL115BD

Pearl Street

OL115DA

Keepers Green

OL126AJ

Kathleen Street

OL126PS

Peel Street

OL127AL

Ings Lane

OL127LA

Fold Gardens

OL127NH

Edenfield Road

OL115AF

Edenfield Road

OL115BB

Sandy Lane

OL115BJ

Geneva Terrace

OL126PN

Peel Street

OL127AU

Little Flatt

Data Sources

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