Hanson Close Middleton, Rochdale
54 addresses across 4 postcodes (M24), about 130 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 32001063.
- 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 15% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Mills Hill (Manchester), about 1.3 km (0.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 230 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 15.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 85 to 89 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 54 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Durnford Medical Centre, about 520 m (0.3 miles) away, with 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 600 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 63% of households owned their home and 19% 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
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band A (86% of about 1,470 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): Cromer Ring Mill, Jubilee Road, Middleton.
- 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)
- Providence United Reformed Church, Market Place: up to 16 homes, not permissioned (270 m)
- 101 - 103 Long Street And 1,3,& 5 Durnford Street, Middleton: up to 5 homes, not permissioned (450 m (0.3 miles))
- Warwick Mill, Oldham Road, Middleton: up to 147 homes, not permissioned (570 m (0.4 miles))
- 28-32, Rochdale Road, Middleton: up to 6 homes, not permissioned (600 m (0.4 miles))
- Land Junc Wood Street/Factory Street, Middleton: up to 22 homes, not permissioned (630 m (0.4 miles))
- Milton Street Family And Children Centre,Milton Street,Middleton: up to 8 homes, permissioned (630 m (0.4 miles))
- London House, Middleton: up to 42 homes, not permissioned (660 m (0.4 miles))
- Land Off Fielding Street, Middleton: up to 49 homes, not permissioned (680 m (0.4 miles))
Roadworks
Planned, as of 30 September 2026
- 12 October 2026 to 16 October 2026: ROCHDALE BOROUGH COUNCIL, Section 50, multi-way signals, on the footway, carriageway (standard works)
- 12 October 2026 to 18 October 2026: ROCHDALE BOROUGH COUNCIL, Section 50, multi-way signals, on the footway, carriageway (standard works)
- 2 November 2026 to 16 November 2026: ROCHDALE BOROUGH COUNCIL, Section 50, multi-way signals, on the footway, carriageway, verge (major (paa) works)
- 2 November 2026 to 16 November 2026: ROCHDALE BOROUGH COUNCIL, Section 50, multi-way signals, on the footway, carriageway, verge (major works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 10 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: at least one postcode centre is in flood zone 2. Zone 2 is between 0.1% and 1% a year from rivers (0.1% and 0.5% from the sea), ignoring defences.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| M24 2HD | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 6 | unlikely |
| M24 2UH | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| M24 2QZ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| M24 2YP | zone 2 | 0 / 0 / 4 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 54 addresses are between 85 m and 89 m above sea level (87 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M24 2HD | 100% | 15% | 15% | 0% |
| M24 2QZ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| M24 2UH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| M24 2YP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Mills Hill (Manchester) 304,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Moston 106,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) | |
| Castleton (Manchester) 141,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.6 km (2.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 16 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 58 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest John Lee Fold | 170 m |
| Bus or coach station | Middleton Bus Station | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
| Car parks | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Market Place Car Park | 390 m |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest InstaVolt Charging Station | 210 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 23.3 km (14 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Durnford Medical Centre | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 8 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Carlows Pharmacy | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Chandy, Whittingham & Casserley | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Royal Oldham Hospital | 4.1 km (2.5 miles) |
| Police station | Plant Hill Police Station | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest NatWest Middleton | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6,180 m² | 230 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 1.4 ha | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 330 m² | 600 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Brassey Recreation Ground 1.8 ha | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 8,040 m² | 140 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 3.2 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Former Queen Elizabeth Old Grammar School and Adjoining Schoolmaster's House, a listed building (Grade II*), 250 m north. 23 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I and 5 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Former Queen Elizabeth Old Grammar School and Adjoining Schoolmaster's House | Listed building, Grade II* | 250 m north |
| Church of St Leonard | Listed building, Grade I | 340 m north-west |
| Tonge Hall | Listed building, Grade II* | 400 m (0.2 miles) south-east |
| Long Street Methodist Church Long Street Methodist Sunday School | Listed building, Grade II* | 450 m (0.3 miles) west |
| Chadderton Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Kitchen Wood | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-west |
| Asker Dam | Lake or reservoir | 1.6 km (1 mile) west |
| Alkrington Wood | Wood | 1.7 km (1 mile) south-west |
| Hopwood Clough | Valley | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) north |
| Frank's Dam | Lake or reservoir | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) west |
| Round Hill | Hill | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 15.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 8.0 | 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 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 52 | 54 |
2 of the street's 54 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middleton Parish Church School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 750 m (0.5 miles) | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Inadequate |
| Dixons Middleton Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 790 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale | Primary | 4–11 | 790 m (0.5 miles) | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| St John Fisher Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Boarshaw Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Elm Wood Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Parkfield Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Hollin Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Sunny Brow Nursery School | Nursery | 3–4 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Gabriel's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Alkrington Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Middleton | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelly's Deli M24 2LR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 140 m | 5 Very good | 12 Aug 2025 |
| Twinkle Toes Nursery M24 2RJ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 170 m | 5 Very good | 2 Feb 2026 |
| The Nook M24 6BR | Pub/bar/nightclub | 200 m | 4 Good | 18 Sep 2024 |
| J J's Cafe M24 1AT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 m | 5 Very good | 2 Sep 2026 |
| Local Convenience Store M24 1AT | Retailers - other | 210 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 6 Sep 2026 |
| Chicken Lodge Desserts and Donatello M24 6AA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 220 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 26 Aug 2026 |
| The Oddfellows Arms M24 2LD | Pub/bar/nightclub | 230 m | 5 Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Londis @ BP Middleton Service Station M24 2LD | Retailers - other | 230 m | 5 Very good | 3 Mar 2025 |
| Hare & Hounds M24 2JZ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 230 m | 5 Very good | 10 Dec 2024 |
| Iyanuoluwa Global Ventures M24 1AT | Retailers - other | 230 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Pams Baps M24 2LA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 250 m | 4 Good | 13 Jul 2026 |
| Stuff Crust M24 1AS | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 270 m | 4 Good | 13 Aug 2025 |
| Domino's Pizzas M24 1AG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 280 m | 5 Very good | 6 Dec 2025 |
| African Express M24 6AE | Retailers - other | 290 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Mario's M24 6AF | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 310 m | 4 Good | 2 Jan 2025 |
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 | 41 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 63% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 33% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 16% | 17% |
| Private rented | 21% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 59% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 23% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 7% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 18% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 55% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 11% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 11% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 84% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 2% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 19% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 27% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 96% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 1 to 3 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
- Food hygiene ratings Crispy Chicken (takeaway/sandwich shop, M24 6AE) newly listed: Awaiting inspection found 31 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
- M24 2HD: 30 addresses
- M24 2UH: 16 addresses of 18 in the postcode
- M24 2QZ: 6 addresses
- M24 2YP: 2 addresses of 7 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Hanson Street · John Lee Fold · Brooklands Street · Spring Vale · Spring Vale · Cromer Street · Jackson Street · Cheetham Avenue · Morton Street · Lodge Street · Vale Street · Hillside Drive
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.