About Firgrove

Firgrove is a residential area located in Greater Manchester, England, within the OL16 postcode area. It lies to the east of the town of Rochdale and is primarily a suburban neighbourhood. The area features a mix of housing, including traditional brick homes and modern developments, catering to a diverse community. Firgrove is well-connected by local transport links, making it accessible for those commuting to nearby towns and cities. The area is served by several local amenities, including shops, schools, and parks. Residents can enjoy green spaces for leisure activities and community events. Firgrove's proximity to Rochdale provides additional facilities, including shopping centres and recreational options. Overall, Firgrove offers a practical living environment with essential services and a sense of community.

School Ratings in Firgrove

Families in Firgrove have access to 147 local schools. A further 12 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Firgrove

Homes sell for an average of £240K locally. Most of the housing is made up of terraced houses, averaging £121K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Firgrove

Crime in the area is lower than the national average.

Deprivation and Employment in Firgrove

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Firgrove within the more deprived parts of England. A higher proportion of working-age residents face employment challenges compared to the national picture. A larger share of residents live on lower incomes compared to the wider national picture.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Firgrove

Firgrove benefits from solid broadband infrastructure, including superfast and ultrafast services. Mobile reception across 4G and 5G is dependable in most locations. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 4,353 sales

Average Price £240K
£450 — £106.77M
Detached £305K 645
Semi £166K 1,429
Terraced £121K 1,842
Flat £122K 115

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

87 Primary
15 Secondary
45 Other
Moorhouse Centre 0.4 miles Moorhouse Academy Primary Good 0.4 miles Crossgates Primary School Primary Good 0.4 miles Milnrow Parish Church of England Primary School Primary Good 0.5 miles Hollingworth Academy Secondary Good 0.8 miles Belfield Children's Centre 0.8 miles Belfield Community School Primary 0.8 miles Raise Rochdale Pupil Referral Service Requires Improvement 0.8 miles Brookland School Good 0.9 miles Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Primary 0.9 miles Smithy Bridge Foundation Primary School Primary Good 1.1 miles Hamer Community Primary School Primary Good 1.2 miles

Deprivation and Employment in Firgrove IMD 2025

According to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Firgrove experiences higher levels of deprivation than much of England. Employment and income indicators fall below the national average, though the area benefits from targeted regeneration and community support programmes.

Overall Deprivation
3/10
Income
3/10
Employment
3/10
Education
3/10
Health
2/10
Housing
4/10
Living Environment
4/10
14,280 Children (0-15) 23%
37,970 Working Age 62%
11,089 Older (60+) 18%
Below Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 52.3% of children in income-deprived families
Below Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 38% of over-60s in income-deprived households
Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Crime in Firgrove 3 crimes · March 2026

Low Crime Area

Crime levels in Firgrove are lower than the England and Wales average. While violence & sexual offences is the most frequently recorded category, the overall picture is one of a settled and secure town where serious incidents remain uncommon.

3 Violence & Sexual Offences
Local Policing
Greater Manchester Milnrow and Newhey Visit force website →
Data from data.police.uk · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Smithy Bridge Train Station 1 miles
Rochdale Train Station 1.7 miles
Littleborough Train Station 1.8 miles
Castleton (Manchester) Train Station 3.1 miles
Walsden Train Station 5.2 miles
Mills Hill (Manchester) Train Station 5.4 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Newbold 0.6 miles Belfield 0.6 miles Milnrow 0.6 miles Little Clegg 0.6 miles Tunshill 1.2 miles Dearnley 1.2 miles Lady House 1.2 miles Rakewood 1.4 miles Rough Bank 1.4 miles Bentgate 1.4 miles Newhey 1.4 miles Hurstead 1.4 miles

Local Government

District Rochdale
Ward Central Rochdale
Constituency Rochdale
Parish Rochdale, unparished area
Region North West

Streets in OL16 30 shown View all streets

Aboukir Street 2 Adrian Terrace 1 Ainsworth Street 38 Albert Royds Street 10 Albert Street 1 Alexander Drive 1 Alpine Drive 1 Ann Street 1 Apple Tree Way 1 Arcon Close 1 Argyle Street 1 Arkwright Avenue 4 Arthington Street 1 Ash Grove 3 Ashes Lane 2 Ashfield Lane 4 Ashia Close 2 Avon Close 1 Back Broom Street 1 Back Drake Street 3 Back Oldham Road 1 Badger Close 1 Baillie Street 1 Baillie Street East 1 Ball Street 1 Balmoral Close 1 Bangor Street 1 Beal Bank Close 1 Beal Crescent 1 Bealcroft Close 1

Postcodes in OL16 50 shown View all postcodes

OL16 1AE OL16 1AF OL16 1AG OL16 1AP OL16 1AQ OL16 1AT OL16 1AW OL16 1AY OL16 1AZ OL16 1BA OL16 1BE OL16 1BG OL16 1BH OL16 1BL OL16 1BT OL16 1BZ OL16 1DA OL16 1DB OL16 1DE OL16 1DF OL16 1DG OL16 1DH OL16 1DL OL16 1DN OL16 1DP OL16 1DQ OL16 1DR OL16 1DS OL16 1DT OL16 1DW OL16 1DX OL16 1DY OL16 1DZ OL16 1EA OL16 1EB OL16 1ED OL16 1EE OL16 1EG OL16 1EJ OL16 1EN OL16 1EP OL16 1ES OL16 1EW OL16 1EX OL16 1FB OL16 1FD OL16 1FE OL16 1FF OL16 1FG OL16 1HR