High Level Road Rochdale
2 addresses across 2 postcodes (OL11,OL16), about 150 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 32000993.
- Flood: 7 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 96% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Rochdale, about 210 m away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 440 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 13.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 140 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 2 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Dr Gwd Bhima, about 210 m away, with 13 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 490 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 28% 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 neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (92% of about 1,570 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Maclure Road Conservation Area. Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- 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)
- 33-41 Maclure Road, Rochdale, Ol11 1Dn: up to 15 homes, not permissioned (200 m)
- Land Between Lincoln St And Hare St, Rochdale: up to 41 homes, not permissioned (240 m)
- Central Retail Park, Drake St, Rochdale: up to 120 homes, not permissioned (240 m)
- Exeter St / Durham St, Rochdale: up to 8 homes, not permissioned (340 m)
- 156-158 Drake Street, Rochdale: up to 5 homes, not permissioned (360 m)
- Land Between 9A And 23,Milkstone Road,Rochdale: up to 12 homes, permissioned (380 m)
- Land At Moss Terrace / Bilberry Street, Rochdale: up to 5 homes, not permissioned (420 m (0.3 miles))
- 82-84 Drake Street,Rochdale: up to 28 homes, permissioned (430 m (0.3 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 2 addresses are in areas at high risk, 5 at medium risk and 11 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 1DU | not in 2 or 3 | 2 / 3 / 8 | unlikely |
| OL16 5QT | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 2 / 3 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 140 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OL11 1DU | 100% | 96% | 96% | 0% |
| OL16 5QT | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Rochdale 1.6 million journeys in 2024–25 | 210 m |
| Castleton (Manchester) 141,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) | |
| Smithy Bridge 191,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink) | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
| Newbold (Manchester Metrolink) | 1 km (0.7 miles) | |
| Kingsway Business Park (Manchester Metrolink) | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 17 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 38 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest High Level Road Rochdale | 40 m |
| Bus or coach station | Rochdale Interchange | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
| Car parks | Union Street Carpark | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | 8 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Be.EV Charging Station | 150 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 30.4 km (19 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 13 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dr Gwd Bhima | 210 m |
| Pharmacies | 16 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Cohens Chemists | 370 m |
| NHS dentists | 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Ahmad And Saleem Partners LTD | 210 m |
| Hospital | The Highfield Hospital | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Police station | Rochdale Police Station | 830 m (0.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | 6 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ATM | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 7,170 m² | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 6.2 ha | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 7 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 840 m² | 240 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.9 ha | 780 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1.8 ha | 890 m (0.6 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 6 parks and gardens, 15 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Roman Catholic Church of St John the Baptist, a listed building (Grade II*), 260 m west. 48 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 3 of them Grade I and 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Roman Catholic Church of St John the Baptist | Listed building, Grade II* | 260 m west |
| Church of Saint Chad | Listed building, Grade II* | 570 m (0.4 miles) north-west |
| Broadfield Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 680 m (0.4 miles) north-west |
| Town Hall | Listed building, Grade I | 700 m (0.4 miles) north-west |
| Rochdale Cenotaph | Listed building, Grade I | 780 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| Falinge Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.7 km (1 mile) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Castle Hill | Hill | 1 km (0.6 miles) west |
| Belfield Community Woodland | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north-east |
| Foot Wood | Wood | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north-west |
| Mean Wood | Wood | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north-west |
| Mill Pond | Lake or reservoir | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) south |
| Lythe Slack | Valley | 3.5 km (2.1 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 13.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.7 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0 |
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 0 | 2 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 0 |
2 of the street's 2 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, and 2 from railways, 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 John's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 370 m | No published inspection |
| Deeplish Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 410 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Feb 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Broadfield Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 690 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Dec 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Lowerplace Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 920 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Peter's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Rochdale Sixth Form College | 16 plus | 16–19 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Kingsway Park High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Ashfield Valley Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Howard Street Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Balderstone | Primary | 5–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Heybrook Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JR Ltd Loja Portuguesa OL16 5QT | Retailers - other | 90 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 12 May 2026 |
| Poundstretcher OL11 1DU | Retailers - other | 160 m | 5 Very good | 27 Jun 2026 |
| Rochdale Masonic Buildings OL11 1DU | Pub/bar/nightclub | 160 m | Exempt | |
| Cohens Chemist OL11 1DN | Retailers - other | 210 m | Exempt | |
| Nige's Diner OL16 1UD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 220 m | 4 Good | 18 Dec 2024 |
| The Eagle OL16 5QJ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 250 m | Exempt | |
| Transylvania Food Shop OL16 5QJ | Retailers - other | 260 m | 5 Very good | 18 Aug 2024 |
| Deluxe Delights OL16 1UD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Rochdale Training Association OL16 5NA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 280 m | Exempt | |
| Sam & Son Food Store OL11 1JZ | Retailers - other | 300 m | 5 Very good | 6 Jul 2026 |
| Blog 360 OL16 1PN | Retailers - other | 330 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Raja's OL16 1PN | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 340 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 8 Aug 2026 |
| Al-Rayan Supermarkets Ltd OL16 1PN | Retailers - other | 340 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 22 Apr 2026 |
| St. John's RC Primary School OL11 1EZ | School/college/university | 370 m | 5 Very good | 6 Jan 2026 |
| Players OL16 1UA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 370 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 14 Jan 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
No crimes recorded at anonymised points within 250 m in this period (staffordshire).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 19% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 28% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 13% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 20% | 17% |
| Private rented | 51% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 35% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 15% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 13% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 15% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 20% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 45% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 6% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 15% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 16% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 77% | 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) | 19% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 36% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 78% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 9% | 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
- Food hygiene ratings Cloud 9 Vape Shop (retailers - other, OL16 1SD) is no longer listed; it was rated Awaiting inspection found 31 October 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Phantom The Lounge (retailers - other, OL11 1DN) is no longer listed; it was rated 4 Good found 31 October 2026
- Food hygiene ratings REHOBOTH WELLNESS CLINIC AND PROPERTY VENTURES LTD (retailers - other, OL16 1SD) newly listed: Awaiting inspection found 31 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Richard Street · Moss Lane · Back Oldham Road · Hare Street · Miall Street · Station Road · Maclure Road · Halfpenny Bridge Industrial Estate · Railway Street · Sarah Street · Fire Station Yard · Railway 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.