Brick Mill Close Newhey, Rochdale
24 addresses across 1 postcode (OL16), about 100 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 32007976.
- Energy: 23 homes have an energy certificate (B: 23).
- Flood: 22 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 A; 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 3.9 km (2.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 500 m (0.3 miles) away, and Memorial Park (3.6 hectares) is about 540 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 11.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 161 m above sea level.
- Noise: 11 of its 24 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Milnrow Village Practice, about 640 m (0.4 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 370 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 44% of households owned their home and 29% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
23 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 79 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (22); House, end-terrace (1). Built: 2016 (23). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (23).
Each home's certificates and sales (23 addresses)
- 1 Brick Mill Close, Newhey
- 2, Brick Mill Close, Newhey
- 3 Brick Mill Close, Newhey
- 4, Brick Mill Close, Newhey
- 5 Brick Mill Close, Newhey
- 6, Brick Mill Close, Newhey
- 7 Brick Mill Close, Newhey
- 8, Brick Mill Close, Newhey
- 9, Brick Mill Close, Newhey
- 11, Brick Mill Close, Newhey
- 13, Brick Mill Close, Newhey
- 15, Brick Mill Close, Newhey
- 17, Brick Mill Close, Newhey
- 19, Brick Mill Close, Newhey
- 21, Brick Mill Close, Newhey
- 23, Brick Mill Close, Newhey
- 25, Brick Mill Close, Newhey
- 27, Brick Mill Close, Newhey
- 29, Brick Mill Close, Newhey
- 31, Brick Mill Close, Newhey
- 33, Brick Mill Close, Newhey
- 35, Brick Mill Close, Newhey
- 37, Brick Mill Close, Newhey
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 A (39% of about 710 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)
- 87-89 Yorkshire Street, Oldham, OL1 3ST, not permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 22 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 1 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: of the 23 homes the Environment Agency counts, 22 are in areas at high risk, 0 medium, 1 low and 0 very low.
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: the postcode centre is in flood zone 3. Zone 3 is a 1% (1 in 100) or greater annual chance of flooding from rivers, or 0.5% from the sea, ignoring defences.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 161 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OL16 3FR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Smithy Bridge 191,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) |
| Rochdale 1.6 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4 km (2.5 miles) | |
| Littleborough 378,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.8 km (3 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Newhey (Manchester Metrolink) | 110 m |
| Milnrow (Manchester Metrolink) | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 17 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 26 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Newhey Terminus | 80 m |
| Bus or coach station | Rochdale Interchange | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | Be.EV Charging Station | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 30.4 km (19 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Milnrow Village Practice | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Rowlands Pharmacy | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dale Street Dental Practice | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Hospital | Birch Hill Hospital | 4.8 km (3 miles) |
| Police station | Rochdale Police Station | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | The Cooperative Food Milnrow, Milnrow Cashzone | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,370 m² | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Memorial Park 3.6 ha | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 200 m² | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.7 ha | 190 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.6 ha | 110 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 3.9 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Ellenroad Ring Mill, a scheduled monument, 750 m (0.5 miles) west. 7 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Ellenroad Ring Mill | Scheduled monument | 750 m (0.5 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Cliffe Plantation | Wood | 520 m (0.3 miles) north |
| Jep Wood | Wood | 620 m (0.4 miles) south-east |
| Ley Wood | Wood | 950 m (0.6 miles) south-east |
| Lane Bottom | Valley | 1.6 km (1 mile) east |
| Ogden Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-east |
| Tunshill Hill | Hill | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 11.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.2 | 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 | 11 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 13 | 24 |
11 of the street's 24 addresses are 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 Thomas' Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 250 m | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Newhey Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 450 m (0.3 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 |
| Hollingworth Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Dec 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Milnrow Parish Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Rushcroft Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Crossgates Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newhey Chinese Takeaway OL16 3SL | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 40 m | 4 Good | 31 Jul 2025 |
| Newhey News (Londis) OL16 3QF | Retailers - other | 80 m | 5 Very good | 10 Nov 2018 |
| Arundel Bakery OL16 3SR | Manufacturers/packers | 100 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Village Food & Wine OL16 3QF | Retailers - other | 100 m | 5 Very good | 15 Apr 2024 |
| Char Steakhouse OL16 3QF | Other catering premises | 100 m | 5 Very good | 16 Jul 2026 |
| Newhey Butchers OL16 4LU | Retailers - other | 130 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 19 Dec 2025 |
| Suzi Q's OL16 3RU | Pub/bar/nightclub | 130 m | 5 Very good | 23 Nov 2023 |
| New China City OL16 3RU | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 130 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 28 Aug 2025 |
| She remains brave CIC OL16 3RU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Channings Early Years School OL16 3RN | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 200 m | 5 Very good | 26 Jun 2026 |
| Body Matters 11 Limited OL16 3SR | Retailers - other | 200 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 22 Aug 2025 |
| Newhey Manor Residential Care OL16 3RL | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 240 m | 4 Good | 30 Jun 2026 |
| Tommy's Childcare OL16 3QZ | School/college/university | 250 m | 5 Very good | 12 Jun 2025 |
| Abracadabra Pre-school OL16 4LD | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 310 m | 5 Very good | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Newhey County Primary School OL16 4JX | School/college/university | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 8 Sep 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
No crimes recorded at anonymised points within 250 m in this period (lancashire).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 16% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 44% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 26% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 15% | 17% |
| Private rented | 41% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 61% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | under 1% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 27% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 30% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 59% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 3% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 5% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 62% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 7% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 29% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 16% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 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 4 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
- OL16 3FR: 24 addresses
Nearby streets
Stewart Street · Gordon Street · Leywood Drive · Gordon Street · Beresford Street · Travis Street · Waterview Close · Granville Court · Back Broom Street · Broom Street · Rivermead · Church 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.