Honresfeld Close Gale, Rochdale
6 addresses across 2 postcodes (OL15), about 70 m long. USRN 32008143.
- Sales: 3 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £150,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 3 homes have an energy certificate (A: 1, B: 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 0% to 29% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Littleborough, about 1 km (0.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Hare Hill Park, is about 1 km (0.6 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 182 to 187 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Village Medical Ctr., about 1.2 km (0.8 miles) away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 250 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 60% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £150,000 | £150,000 | £150,000 |
| 2024 | 1 | £400,000 | £400,000 | £400,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Aug 2025 | 1 OL15 0FR | Detached | £150,000 | |
| 3 Jun 2024 | 6 OL15 0FR | Detached | £400,000 | |
| 5 Jul 2022 | 2 OL15 0FR | Other | £500,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
Energy performance certificates
3 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 326 m². Most common: House, detached (3). Built: 2024 (3). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (3).
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 (31% of about 740 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: yes, Rochdale.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Former Council Depot, Off Schofield Street, Littleborough: up to 13 homes, not permissioned (380 m)
- Mechplant, Off Schofield Street, Littleborough: up to 17 homes, not permissioned (430 m (0.3 miles))
- Land Off Durn St, Durn, Littleborough: up to 53 homes, not permissioned (500 m (0.3 miles))
- Site Of Former Frankfort Mill, Durn Bridge, Halifax Road, Littleborough: up to 33 homes, permissioned (570 m (0.4 miles))
- 9-11 Todmorden Road, Littleborough: up to 6 homes, not permissioned (830 m (0.5 miles))
- Phoenix Iron Works,Howarth Street,Littleborough: up to 9 homes, permissioned (840 m (0.5 miles))
- Ealees Area Of Opportunity, Littleborough: up to 34 homes, 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 31 October 2026.
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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 6 addresses are between 182 m and 187 m above sea level (185 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OL15 0FR | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| OL15 0JG | 100% | 29% | 29% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Littleborough 378,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Smithy Bridge 191,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) | |
| Walsden 80,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.6 km (3.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 11 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 28 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Rafters Durn | 50 m |
| Bus or coach station | Rochdale Interchange | 5.9 km (3.7 miles) |
| Car parks | Lake Bank Car Park | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | MFG Charging Station | 5.2 km (3.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 35.7 km (22 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Village Medical Ctr. | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Cohens Chemist | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest 58-62 Church Street (Dental Practice) | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Hospital | Birch Hill Hospital | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) |
| Police station | Rochdale Police Station | 6.4 km (3.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | The Cooperative Food Littleborough, Littleborough Cashzone | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Hare Hill Park 1.7 ha | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Play area | Unnamed 440 m² | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 9,250 m² | 730 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1.1 ha | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Old Bent House and Bent House Farmhouse, a listed building (Grade II*), 180 m north. 25 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Old Bent House and Bent House Farmhouse | Listed building, Grade II* | 180 m north |
| Windy Bank | Listed building, Grade II* | 300 m south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Lydgate Clough | Valley | 550 m (0.3 miles) east |
| Ealees Wood | Wood | 690 m (0.4 miles) south |
| Mill Race | Lake or reservoir | 760 m (0.5 miles) north |
| Gorsey Hill Wood | Wood | 900 m (0.6 miles) north-west |
| Stormer Hill | Hill | 1 km (0.6 miles) east |
| Cowberry Hill | Hill | 1 km (0.6 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.7 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 6 | 6 |
None of the street's 6 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 910 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Stansfield Hall Church of England / Methodist Church Primary School Church of England/Methodist | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Littleborough Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mona Cliffe Care Home OL15 0JW | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 240 m | 5 Very good | 8 Aug 2025 |
| The Rake Tapas Bar OL15 0JX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 310 m | 4 Good | 30 Jul 2026 |
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 | 56 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 12% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 33% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 60% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 35% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 32% | 17% |
| Private rented | 8% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 52% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 37% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 34% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 56% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 4% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 5% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 51% | 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 | 24% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 5 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
Heather Bank · Blackstone Edge Old Road · Spencer Street · Lightowlers Lane
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.