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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

OL127PA

Meadow View

OL126RH

Ollerton

OL115BY

Bridgefold Road

OL127NW

Cutgate Road

OL127NA

Phyllis Street

OL127BN

Rooley Terrace

OL115BE

Willbutts Lane

OL126RF

Spotland & Falinge

OL115DR

Sandy Lane

OL127BU

Blair Street

OL115YS

Somerset Grove

OL127AF

Spotland Road

OL126RG

Spotland & Falinge

OL126TQ

Ashworth Street

OL115BX

Bridgefold Road

OL115AG

Edenfield Road

OL127DE

Marlborough Street

OL126TY

College Bank Way

OL126UH

Dunkirk Rise

OL126QQ

Haslam Street

OL115BW

Spotland & Falinge

OL127DF

Blenheim Street

OL126UJ

College Bank Way

OL126UG

College Bank Way

OL127EB

Brotherod Hall Road

OL115DN

Marne Crescent

OL126GJ

Spotland & Falinge

OL126JE

Spotland & Falinge

OL127DS

Spotland & Falinge

OL127NJ

Amy Street

OL115AD

Viking Street

OL127DU

Ullswater Avenue

OL127PD

Edenfield Road

OL127DX

Ings Lane

OL115AT

Mellor Street

OL127ES

Tenby Street

OL126PN

Peel Street

OL126PT

Beswicke Street

OL127BW

Rooley Street

OL126TN

Whiteleys Place

OL115EQ

Greave Avenue

OL126TA

Ashworth Street

OL126PS

Peel Street

OL127EE

Hall Gardens

OL115DF

Further Pits

OL127BE

Spotland & Falinge

OL115DG

Sandy Lane

OL126QY

Spotland & Falinge

OL127DB

Patience Street

OL127DG

Woodstock Street

OL126RQ

Spotland & Falinge

OL126RA

Spotland & Falinge

OL126QE

Pilling Street

OL127LD

Ings Lane

OL126XT

Spotland & Falinge

Data Sources

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