Ashbourne Close Wardle, Rochdale
15 addresses across 2 postcodes (OL12), about 60 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 32000060.
- Sales: 15 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £217,500 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 6 homes have an energy certificate (C: 4, D: 2).
- Flood: 9 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band B; Band D in Rochdale costs £2,601 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Smithy Bridge, about 1.8 km (1.1 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 700 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 187 to 189 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 15 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Littleborough Group Practice, about 1.7 km (1.1 miles) away.
- People: About 650 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 83% of households owned their home and 30% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | £217,500 | £217,500 | £217,500 |
| 2021 | 1 | £175,000 | £175,000 | £175,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £158,000 | £158,000 | £158,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £131,500 | £131,500 | £131,500 |
| 2016 | 1 | £97,000 | £97,000 | £97,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £112,500 | £112,500 | £112,500 |
| 2014 | 1 | £113,000 | £113,000 | £113,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £114,950 | £114,950 | £114,950 |
| 2010 | 1 | £105,000 | £105,000 | £105,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £120,500 | £120,500 | £120,500 |
| 2007 | 2 | £127,475 | £124,999 | £129,950 |
| 2004 | 1 | £113,000 | £113,000 | £113,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jul 2026 | 9 OL12 9LU | Terraced | £217,500 | Leasehold. |
| 10 Dec 2021 | 11 OL12 9LU | Semi-detached | £175,000 | Leasehold. |
| 18 Sep 2020 | 12 OL12 9LU | Terraced | £158,000 | Leasehold. |
| 7 Sep 2018 | 12 OL12 9LU | Terraced | £131,500 | Leasehold. |
| 9 May 2016 | 8 OL12 9LU | Terraced | £97,000 | Leasehold. |
| 22 May 2015 | 9 OL12 9LU | Terraced | £112,500 | Leasehold. |
| 18 Jul 2014 | 5 OL12 9LU | Terraced | £113,000 | Leasehold. |
| 17 Feb 2012 | 12 OL12 9LU | Terraced | £114,950 | Leasehold. |
| 19 Feb 2010 | 5 OL12 9LU | Terraced | £105,000 | Leasehold. |
| 26 Sep 2008 | 11 OL12 9LU | Semi-detached | £120,500 | Leasehold. |
| 28 Sep 2007 | 9 OL12 9LU | Terraced | £129,950 | Leasehold. |
| 13 Sep 2007 | 4 OL12 9LU | Terraced | £124,999 | Leasehold. |
| 20 Aug 2004 | 4 OL12 9LU | Terraced | £113,000 | Leasehold. |
| 17 Mar 2000 | 2 OL12 9LU | Terraced | £55,000 | Leasehold. |
| 14 Mar 1997 | 4 OL12 9LU | Terraced | £46,500 | Leasehold. |
Energy performance certificates
6 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 74 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (4); House, end-terrace (2). Built: 1967-1975 (4); 1976-1982 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (5); rented (private) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (3 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Rochdale in 2026-27: Band D £2,601 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,734 | £2,023 | £2,312 | £2,601 | £3,179 | £3,757 | £4,335 | £5,202 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band B (38% of about 840 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- 153, Ramsden Road, Rochdale: up to 6 homes, not permissioned (570 m (0.4 miles))
- Wardle Mill, Knowl Syke Street, Rochdale: up to 29 homes, not permissioned (690 m (0.4 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 24 September 2026 to 29 September 2026: United Utilities Water Ltd, Utility repair and maintenance works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway (immediate - urgent works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 8 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 0 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| OL12 9LU | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| OL12 9LS | not in 2 or 3 | 8 / 1 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 15 addresses are between 187 m and 189 m above sea level (188 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OL12 9LS | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| OL12 9LU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Smithy Bridge 191,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Littleborough 378,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) | |
| Rochdale 1.6 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 17 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Waterhouse Close Wardle | 190 m |
| Bus or coach station | Rochdale Interchange | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) |
| Car parks | Lake Bank Car Park | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | Be.EV Charging Station | 3.3 km (2 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 34.5 km (21 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Littleborough Group Practice | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Cohens Chemist | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dentistry@442 LTD | 270 m |
| Hospital | Birch Hill Hospital | 820 m (0.5 miles) |
| Police station | Rochdale Police Station | 4 km (2.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | Greengate Mini Market Cashzone | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 7,610 m² | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 140 m² | 380 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6,450 m² | 390 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,010 m² | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 1.0 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Shore Hall, a listed building (Grade II*), 880 m (0.5 miles) north-east. 19 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Shore Hall | Listed building, Grade II* | 880 m (0.5 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Birch Hill | Hill | 310 m east |
| Starring Wood | Wood | 510 m (0.3 miles) east |
| Starring Hill | Hill | 590 m (0.4 miles) south-east |
| Higher Shore Wood | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-east |
| Rydings Dam | Lake or reservoir | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) west |
| Hills Clough | Valley | 1.6 km (1 mile) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.7 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 14 | 15 |
1 of the street's 15 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Rochdale: see them on the Rochdale page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St James' Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 320 m | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Wardle Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 490 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Andrew's Church of England Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Report card (Mar 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Kentmere Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Smithy Bridge Foundation Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Alice Ingham Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy | Primary | 5–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Littleborough Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Sparks Wardle OL12 9LH | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 240 m | 5 Very good | 5 Nov 2025 |
| Mr Bakers OL12 9LH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 270 m | 5 Very good | 29 Jul 2025 |
| Wardle News OL12 9LH | Retailers - other | 270 m | 5 Very good | 18 Jul 2026 |
| Hare & Hounds OL12 9LQ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 290 m | 4 Good | 18 Aug 2025 |
| St. James C of E School OL12 9JW | School/college/university | 320 m | 5 Very good | 10 Oct 2024 |
| Wardle Conservative Club OL12 9JU | Pub/bar/nightclub | 360 m | Exempt | |
| Tattersall's Bakery Ltd OL12 9LB | Retailers - other | 360 m | 5 Very good | 3 Feb 2026 |
| Birch Hill Hospital OL12 9QB | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 390 m | 5 Very good | 23 Sep 2025 |
| Charlies Coffee and Cake OL12 9NX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 25 Sep 2025 |
| Wardle Academy OL12 9RD | School/college/university | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 26 Nov 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
No crimes recorded at anonymised points within 250 m in this period (derbyshire).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 21% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 83% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 40% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 3% | 17% |
| Private rented | 14% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 65% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 22% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 19% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 71% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 61% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 6% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 30% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 16% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 9% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 7 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Birch Hill Lane · Shaftesbury Drive · Dovedale Drive · Westmorland Drive · Hibson Close · Newhouse Close · Birch Road · East Street · Halifax Road · Halifax Road · Birch Road · Holly Street
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.