Eafield Road Rochdale
40 addresses across 1 postcode (OL16), about 460 m (0.3 miles) long, classed as a local road. USRN 32000661.
- Sales: 12 recorded sales since 1995; in 2021 the median was £75,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 26 homes have an energy certificate (C: 14, D: 10, E: 2).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area 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 1.5 km (1 mile) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 30 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 127 to 133 m above sea level.
- Noise: 6 of its 40 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Inspire Medical Centre, about 490 m (0.3 miles) away, with 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 480 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 33% of households owned their home and 12% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | £75,000 | £75,000 | £75,000 |
| 2018 | 2 | £103,000 | £100,000 | £106,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £70,000 | £70,000 | £70,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £70,000 | £70,000 | £70,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £90,000 | £90,000 | £90,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £89,950 | £89,950 | £89,950 |
| 2009 | 1 | £80,000 | £80,000 | £80,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £69,500 | £69,500 | £69,500 |
| 2002 | 2 | £28,500 | £24,000 | £33,000 |
| 2001 | 1 | £24,000 | £24,000 | £24,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Aug 2021 | 60 OL16 2TH | Flat or maisonette | £75,000 | Leasehold. |
| 2 Mar 2018 | 2 OL16 2TH | Semi-detached | £106,000 | |
| 19 Jan 2018 | 20 OL16 2TH | Semi-detached | £100,000 | |
| 20 Jan 2017 | 52 OL16 2TH | Terraced | £70,000 | |
| 1 Sep 2015 | 6 OL16 2TH | Semi-detached | £70,000 | |
| 14 May 2012 | 2 OL16 2TH | Semi-detached | £90,000 | |
| 25 Mar 2011 | 8 OL16 2TH | Semi-detached | £89,950 | |
| 29 May 2009 | 44 OL16 2TH | Semi-detached | £80,000 | |
| 14 Jul 2005 | 6 OL16 2TH | Semi-detached | £69,500 | |
| 15 Aug 2002 | 4 OL16 2TH | Terraced | £24,000 | |
| 2 Aug 2002 | 6 OL16 2TH | Semi-detached | £33,000 | |
| 30 Apr 2001 | 6 OL16 2TH | Semi-detached | £24,000 |
Energy performance certificates
26 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 74 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (18); House, mid-terrace (3); Flat (3). Built: 1950-1966 (14); 1930-1949 (12). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (13); owner-occupied (8).
Each home's certificates and sales (18 addresses)
- 2, Eafield Road
- 6, Eafield Road
- 8, Eafield Road
- 12 Eafield Road
- 20, Eafield Road
- 26, Eafield Road
- 28, Eafield Road
- 30, Eafield Road
- 32, Eafield Road
- 44, Eafield Road
- 46, Eafield Road
- 48, Eafield Road
- 50, Eafield Road
- 52, Eafield Road
- 60, Eafield Road
- 62, Eafield Road
- 66, Eafield Road
- 72, Eafield Road
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 (93% of about 600 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)
- Dale Mill / Arkwright Mill, Rochdale: up to 74 homes, not permissioned (360 m)
- Dene Works, Edgar Street, Smallbridge: up to 21 homes, not permissioned (590 m (0.4 miles))
- Former Kyp, Hamer Lane / Belfield Road, Rochdale: up to 16 homes, not permissioned (660 m (0.4 miles))
- Gowers Street, Rochdale: up to 52 homes, not permissioned (730 m (0.5 miles))
- 431 Halifax Road, Wardle: up to 6 homes, permissioned (860 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
Planned, as of 30 September 2026
- 3 November 2026 to 12 November 2026: SP Electricity North West, Utility repair and maintenance works, road closure, on the footway, carriageway (major (paa) works, permit applied for)
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 40 addresses are between 127 m and 133 m above sea level (132 m on average); the ground rises about 6 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OL16 2TH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Smithy Bridge 191,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.5 km (1 mile) |
| Rochdale 1.6 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) | |
| Littleborough 378,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.2 km (2 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Newbold (Manchester Metrolink) | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink) | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | |
| Kingsway Business Park (Manchester Metrolink) | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 27 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Beal Crescent Belfield | 230 m |
| Bus or coach station | Rochdale Interchange | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Car parks | Union Street Carpark | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| EV charging points | 4 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Be.EV Charging Station | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 32.3 km (20 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Inspire Medical Centre | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 9 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Belfield Pharmacy | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Urgent Dental Care LTD | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Hospital | Birch Hill Hospital | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Police station | Rochdale Police Station | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Heybrook Corner Service Station Cashzone | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6.7 ha | 30 m |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 200 m² | 130 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Fox Park 1.4 ha | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,520 m² | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 6.7 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Clegg Hall, a listed building (Grade II*), 1 km (0.6 miles) east. 11 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Clegg Hall | Listed building, Grade II* | 1 km (0.6 miles) east |
| Falinge Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) west |
| Broadfield Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Belfield Community Woodland | Wood | 700 m (0.4 miles) south |
| Owl Hill | Hill | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) east |
| Buckley Wood | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-west |
| Rydings Dam | Lake or reservoir | 2 km (1.2 miles) north |
| Brown Brow Hill | Hill | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) north-east |
| Lythe Slack | Valley | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.6 | 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 | 6 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 34 | 40 |
6 of the street's 40 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Ingham Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy | Primary | 5–11 | 480 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Hamer Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 530 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Belfield Community School | Primary | 3–11 | 630 m (0.4 miles) | No overall grade (Apr 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Kentmere Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 790 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Heybrook Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 860 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| All Saints Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (May 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Greenbank Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Smithy Bridge Foundation Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Andrew's Church of England Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | 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 |
| Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Howard Street Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harry's Belfield Supermarket OL16 2TS | Retailers - other | 280 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 27 Jun 2025 |
| Taco Bell OL16 1BE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 310 m | 5 Very good | 18 Dec 2024 |
| Petrus Community OL16 2XD | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 320 m | 5 Very good | 21 Aug 2026 |
| Sunshine Snacks Ltd OL16 2SH | Manufacturers/packers | 330 m | 4 Good | 25 Sep 2025 |
| Hamer And Springside School OL16 2SU | School/college/university | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 4 Mar 2025 |
| Golden Oasis OL16 2US | Retailers - other | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 29 Jul 2026 |
| Spar OL16 2US | Retailers - other | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 6 Oct 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 | 26 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 34% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 33% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 15% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 59% | 17% |
| Private rented | 7% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 44% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 11% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 11% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 8% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 7% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 66% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 8% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 12% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 83% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 4% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 12% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 38% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 83% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 7% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 1 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 2TH: 40 addresses of 43 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Farm Walk · Beal Crescent · Clover Hall Crescent · Albert Royds Street · Riverside Drive · Roch Street · Belton 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.