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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, roughly 2.9× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. Approximately 30% 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 3 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

Median price£167,975
Price per sq ft£197
Sales (last 12 months)86
Typical range (middle 50%)£145K – £206K

Based on 86 recent sales, the median property price is £167,975 (about £197 per square foot) in Spotland & Falinge area, with individual transactions ranging from £53,000 up to £414,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Spotland & Falinge over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached6£375,000£286
Semi-Detached27£200,000£207
Terraced51£152,000£190
Flats2£115,000£211

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Spotland & Falinge

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Spotland & Falinge.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£257,475£51,500£100,000£90,400
2017£222,500£39,000£112,000£81,500
2018£247,500£54,000£144,000£94,250
2019£220,750£118,250£169,500£95,000
2020£250,000£115,000£127,000£105,000
2021£258,750£100,000£157,750£120,000
2022£295,000£91,250£164,000£136,500
2023£290,000£107,500£182,500£138,000
2024£320,000£78,500£200,000£150,000
2025£353,750£107,800£189,500£149,000
2026£315,000£235,000£170,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Spotland & Falinge.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Spotland & Falinge.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£208£109£128£108
2017£186£45£125£94
2018£207£109£136£110
2019£229£168£157£116
2020£253£160£152£119
2021£241£129£174£134
2022£270£158£202£148
2023£252£167£194£176
2024£253£154£216£167
2025£282£212£209£182
2026£308£235£199
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Spotland & Falinge.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Spotland & Falinge in the last year.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.