Beechfield Close Rochdale
17 addresses across 2 postcodes (OL11), about 150 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 32000309.
- Sales: 25 recorded sales since 1995; in 2020 the median was £172,500 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 10 homes have an energy certificate (C: 6, D: 3, E: 1).
- 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 E; Band D in Rochdale costs £2,601 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Castleton (Manchester), about 2.9 km (1.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Queen's Park, is about 840 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 142 to 143 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 17 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Longford Street Medical Centre, about 1.8 km (1.1 miles) away.
- People: About 710 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 80% of households owned their home and 38% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | £172,500 | £172,500 | £172,500 |
| 2019 | 1 | £75,000 | £75,000 | £75,000 |
| 2018 | 2 | £150,500 | £146,000 | £155,000 |
| 2016 | 2 | £145,000 | £140,000 | £150,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £130,000 | £130,000 | £130,000 |
| 2012 | 2 | £129,750 | £114,500 | £145,000 |
| 2009 | 2 | £149,000 | £143,000 | £155,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £133,000 | £133,000 | £133,000 |
| 2003 | 2 | £82,500 | £82,500 | £82,500 |
| 2002 | 1 | £69,950 | £69,950 | £69,950 |
| 2001 | 2 | £71,975 | £54,950 | £89,000 |
| 2000 | 1 | £67,000 | £67,000 | £67,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Nov 2025 | 10 OL11 5QG | Terraced | £205,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 29 May 2020 | 13 OL11 5QG | Semi-detached | £172,500 | Leasehold. |
| 4 Mar 2019 | 2 OL11 5QG | Terraced | £75,000 | Leasehold. |
| 9 Mar 2018 | 9 OL11 5QG | Semi-detached | £146,000 | Leasehold. |
| 19 Jan 2018 | 13 OL11 5QG | Semi-detached | £155,000 | Leasehold. |
| 2 Sep 2016 | 8 OL11 5QG | Terraced | £140,000 | Leasehold. |
| 15 Jun 2016 | 15 OL11 5QG | Semi-detached | £150,000 | Leasehold. |
| 11 Sep 2015 | 4 OL11 5QG | Terraced | £130,000 | Leasehold. |
| 13 Jul 2012 | 6 OL11 5QG | Terraced | £114,500 | Leasehold. |
| 5 Apr 2012 | 17 OL11 5QG | Semi-detached | £145,000 | Leasehold. |
| 28 Oct 2009 | 15 OL11 5QG | Semi-detached | £155,000 | Leasehold. |
| 8 May 2009 | 12 OL11 5QG | Terraced | £143,000 | Leasehold. |
| 24 Aug 2004 | 15 OL11 5QG | Semi-detached | £133,000 | Leasehold. |
| 31 Jan 2003 | 8 OL11 5QG | Semi-detached | £82,500 | Leasehold. |
| 31 Jan 2003 | 8 OL11 5QG | Semi-detached | £82,500 | |
| 26 Mar 2002 | 13 OL11 5QG | Semi-detached | £69,950 | Leasehold. |
| 14 Dec 2001 | 9 OL11 5QG | Semi-detached | £89,000 | Leasehold. |
| 26 Jan 2001 | 12 OL11 5QG | Terraced | £54,950 | Leasehold. |
| 4 Jul 2000 | 9 OL11 5QG | Semi-detached | £67,000 | Leasehold. |
| 6 Aug 1999 | 15 OL11 5QG | Semi-detached | £56,000 | Leasehold. |
| 25 Apr 1997 | 7 OL11 5QG | Semi-detached | £54,500 | Leasehold. |
| 31 Oct 1996 | 15 OL11 5QG | Semi-detached | £45,000 | Leasehold. |
| 31 May 1996 | 7 OL11 5QG | Semi-detached | £53,000 | Leasehold. |
| 9 Jun 1995 | 9 OL11 5QG | Semi-detached | £52,500 | Leasehold. |
| 17 Mar 1995 | 10 OL11 5QG | Terraced | £47,500 | Leasehold. |
Energy performance certificates
10 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 70 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (5); House, end-terrace (4); House, mid-terrace (1). Built: 1976-1982 (4); 1967-1975 (3); 1983-1990 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (5); rented (private) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (9 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 E (25% of about 800 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.
Roadworks
Started, not reported finished by 30 September 2026
- 23 September 2026 to 6 October 2026: Runfibre Ltd, Utility asset works, give and take, on the footway, carriageway (standard works)
Finished in the last three months
- 17 September 2026 to 21 September 2026: Runfibre Ltd, Utility asset works, give and take, on the footway (minor works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 5 addresses are in areas at high risk, 4 at medium risk and 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| OL11 5QG | not in 2 or 3 | 5 / 4 / 5 | unlikely |
| OL11 5PA | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 17 addresses are between 142 m and 143 m above sea level (142 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OL11 5PA | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| OL11 5QG | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Castleton (Manchester) 141,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Rochdale 1.6 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.8 km (2.3 miles) | |
| Smithy Bridge 191,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.9 km (4.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 9 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 18 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Bamford Post Office | 120 m |
| Bus or coach station | Rochdale Interchange | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | Be.EV Charging Station | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 29.4 km (18 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Longford Street Medical Centre | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Manor Pharmacy | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Bamford Dental Practice | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | The Highfield Hospital | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Police station | Heywood Police Station | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Tesco Bank ATM | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Queen's Park 17 ha | 840 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | Unnamed 1,270 m² | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4,610 m² | 190 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 7,840 m² | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Queen's Park, Rochdale, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south. 3 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Queen's Park, Rochdale | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south |
| Rochdale Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Plumpton Wood | Wood | 790 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| Bamford Wood | Wood | 790 m (0.5 miles) west |
| Sycamore | Wood | 880 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| Goose Hill | Hill | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-west |
| Ashworth Valley | Valley | 1.6 km (1 mile) west |
| Doctor Dam | Lake or reservoir | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.4 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are 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 | 16 | 17 |
1 of the street's 17 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bamford Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 520 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Bamford | Primary | 3–11 | 760 m (0.5 miles) | Outstanding (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Luke's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| All Souls Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Outstanding (Dec 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Whittaker Moss Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Matthew Moss High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Oulder Hill Leadership Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| St Vincent De Paul Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Requires improvement (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Caldershaw Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Outstanding (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bamford Chapel (Luncheon Club) OL11 5PQ | Other catering premises | 220 m | 5 Very good | 25 Jul 2025 |
| Premier OL11 5HR | Retailers - other | 250 m | 5 Very good | 27 Jun 2025 |
| Beeches Butchers OL11 5HP | Retailers - other | 260 m | 5 Very good | 23 Oct 2024 |
| Harvester Pub and Grill OL11 5HW | Pub/bar/nightclub | 280 m | 5 Very good | 26 Aug 2025 |
| Bridge Junior Football Club OL11 5PW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 300 m | 5 Very good | 5 Nov 2024 |
| Tesco OL11 5PN | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 300 m | 5 Very good | 6 Dec 2025 |
| Bamford Balti Express OL11 5PN | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 300 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 25 Sep 2025 |
| Amor OL11 5PN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 300 m | 5 Very good | 28 Mar 2026 |
| The Grapes OL11 5PN | Pub/bar/nightclub | 300 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Mojitos OL11 5PN | Pub/bar/nightclub | 300 m | 5 Very good | 6 Jul 2026 |
| Bamford Bowling Club OL11 5PN | Pub/bar/nightclub | 300 m | Exempt | |
| Bamford Fieldhouse Cricket Club OL11 5PW | Pub/bar/nightclub | 330 m | 5 Very good | 30 Jan 2024 |
| Hare & Hounds OL11 4AA | Pub/bar/nightclub | 340 m | 5 Very good | 8 Sep 2025 |
| Bamford Playgroup OL11 5PP | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 350 m | Exempt |
Crime within 250 m
No crimes recorded at anonymised points within 250 m in this period (metropolitan).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 12% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 32% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 80% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 50% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 17% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 53% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 37% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 31% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 60% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 5% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 2% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 70% | 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) | 38% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 15% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 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
Beechfield · Hinton Close · Cairn Drive · Porritt Close · South View · Ryburn Square · Spencer Lane · Murrayfield · War Office Road · Glenmore Close · Burnthorpe Close · Winston Avenue
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.