Postcode insights

OL11 5DB

Spotland & Falinge

Rochdale

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Detailed insights for OL11 5DB

Overview

Postcode OL11 5DB is located in a major urban area, within the Spotland & Falinge ward of Rochdale in the North West region, and forms part of the Spotland Bridge area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 97.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 11% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Spotland Bridge is £41,239 per year. The nearest station is Rochdale, about 1.3 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Denehurst Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
97
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
5.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

7/10

Spotland Bridge has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,714 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 45% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Spotland Bridge has a high crime rate, with approximately 97.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

5.1%

Approximately 5.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 21.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Spotland Bridge is £41,239 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 230 ft away from OL11 5DB.

Flood risk

No risk

Spotland Bridge near OL11 5DB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Rochdale located about 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for OL11 5DB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miDenehurst ParkLargeWalking directions to Denehurst Park

Area Profile

Population
432
Population density
4,870.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
35.31(-5%)
Anti-social behaviour
24.59(+37%)
Vehicle crime
22.07(+268%)
Burglary
15.76(+184%)
Shoplifting
12.61(+118%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
364
84.65%
Pakistani
15
3.49%
Other Asian
9
2.09%
Other
8
1.86%
White and Black African (mixed)
6
1.4%
Total population: 430

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
94
29.84%
Level 3 (A level)
64
20.32%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
61
19.37%
No qualifications
53
16.83%
Apprenticeship
21
6.67%
Total 16+ residents: 315

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
58
32.58%
Owns outright
54
30.34%
Private landlord or letting agency
49
27.53%
Other social rented
8
4.49%
Other forms of private rent
8
4.49%
Total households: 178

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.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL11 5DB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL11 5DB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 Apr 202650, Willbutts Lane, Rochdale, OL11 5AYTerracedLeasehold£200,000
14 Jul 202536, Willbutts Lane, Rochdale, OL11 5AYTerracedFreehold£139,000
26 Jun 202526, Willbutts Lane, Rochdale, OL11 5AYTerracedLeasehold£157,000
17 Apr 20267, Viking Street, Rochdale, OL11 5ADTerracedLeasehold£196,500
28 Nov 202531, Viking Street, Rochdale, OL11 5ADTerracedLeasehold£190,000

Schools

In the OL11 5DB postcode area, located within Spotland Bridge, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for OL11 5DB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryMeanwood Community Nursery and Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miSecondaryOulder Hill Leadership AcademyAcademy sponsor led

N/A

0.4 miPrimarySpotland Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL11 5DB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for OL11 5DB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miCo-op FoodBrotherod Hall Road, Rochdale, OL12 7EAWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.4 miCo-op FoodEdenfield Road, Rochdale, OL11 5AQWalking directions to Co-op Food

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Rochdale district (2025-26).

Band A£1,639
Band B£1,912
Band C£2,185
Band D£2,458
Band E£3,004
Band F£3,551
Band G£4,097
Band H£4,916

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for OL11 5DB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Carl Faulkner

Spotland & Falinge - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Elsie Blundell

Heywood and Middleton North - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictRochdaleE08000005
Parliamentary ConstituencyHeywood and Middleton NorthE14001286
WardSpotland & FalingeE05014049
ParishRochdale, unparished areaE43000159
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Spotland BridgeE02001140
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Rochdale 009DE01005591
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced2018-08-01

Frequently asked questions about OL11 5DB

Is OL11 5DB (Spotland Bridge) safe?

The area around OL11 5DB records about 97 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near OL11 5DB?

The median sale price around OL11 5DB in Spotland Bridge is £167,975 (about £197 per square foot) based on 86 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near OL11 5DB?

There are 14 schools close to OL11 5DB, including Meanwood Community Nursery and Primary School (Good), Oulder Hill Leadership Academy and Spotland Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around OL11 5DB?

OL11 5DB scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,714 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents OL11 5DB (Spotland Bridge) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Heywood and Middleton North covering OL11 5DB is Elsie Blundell (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Carl Faulkner (Reform UK).

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.