Knowl View Littleborough, Rochdale
18 addresses across 2 postcodes (OL15), about 110 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 32001164.
- Sales: 13 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £278,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 4 homes have an energy certificate (C: 2, D: 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 C; 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 590 m (0.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Hollingworth Lake Country Park, is about 380 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 180 to 182 m above sea level.
- Noise: 10 of its 18 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Littleborough Group Practice, about 1.6 km (1 mile) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 530 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 87% of households owned their home and 44% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | £278,000 | £278,000 | £278,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £230,000 | £230,000 | £230,000 |
| 2021 | 2 | £284,975 | £280,000 | £289,950 |
| 2018 | 1 | £90,000 | £90,000 | £90,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £203,000 | £203,000 | £203,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £175,000 | £175,000 | £175,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £119,950 | £119,950 | £119,950 |
| 2001 | 2 | £87,450 | £79,950 | £94,950 |
| 1999 | 1 | £78,000 | £78,000 | £78,000 |
| 1997 | 1 | £59,999 | £59,999 | £59,999 |
| 1996 | 1 | £57,500 | £57,500 | £57,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 May 2024 | 9 OL15 0BU | Semi-detached | £278,000 | Leasehold. |
| 4 Feb 2022 | 7 OL15 0BU | Semi-detached | £230,000 | Leasehold. |
| 28 Sep 2021 | 13 OL15 0BU | Semi-detached | £280,000 | Leasehold. |
| 27 Aug 2021 | 10 OL15 0BU | Semi-detached | £289,950 | |
| 3 Aug 2018 | 10 OL15 0BU | Semi-detached | £90,000 | |
| 18 Aug 2017 | 13 OL15 0BU | Semi-detached | £203,000 | Leasehold. |
| 29 Jun 2012 | 9 OL15 0BU | Semi-detached | £175,000 | Leasehold. |
| 1 Mar 2004 | 5 OL15 0BU | Semi-detached | £119,950 | Leasehold. |
| 7 Aug 2001 | 15 OL15 0BU | Semi-detached | £94,950 | Leasehold. |
| 24 Jan 2001 | 1 OL15 0BU | Semi-detached | £79,950 | Leasehold. |
| 5 Feb 1999 | 14 OL15 0BU | Semi-detached | £78,000 | Leasehold. |
| 21 Nov 1997 | 11 OL15 0BU | Semi-detached | £59,999 | Leasehold. |
| 29 Mar 1996 | 3 OL15 0BU | Semi-detached | £57,500 | Leasehold. |
Energy performance certificates
4 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 120 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (4). Built: 1967-1975 (3); 1950-1966 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (4).
Each home's certificates and sales (1 address)
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 C (27% of about 660 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.
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 18 addresses are between 180 m and 182 m above sea level (181 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OL15 0BP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| OL15 0BU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Smithy Bridge 191,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
| Littleborough 378,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | |
| Rochdale 1.6 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.6 km (2.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 15 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Dale View Smithy Bridge | 100 m |
| Bus or coach station | Rochdale Interchange | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Lake Bank Car Park | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | MFG Charging Station | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 33.1 km (21 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Littleborough Group Practice | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Unicare Pharmacy | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Featherstall Road (Dental Surgery) | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Hospital | Birch Hill Hospital | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Police station | Rochdale Police Station | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | Choudhry Bros News Cashzone | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Hollingworth Lake Country Park 62 ha | 380 m |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,420 m² | 390 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,700 m² | 150 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 6,340 m² | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 62 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Clegg Hall, a listed building (Grade II*), 730 m (0.5 miles) west. 9 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Clegg Hall | Listed building, Grade II* | 730 m (0.5 miles) west |
| Birchinley Manor Farmhouse | Listed building, Grade II* | 950 m (0.6 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Owl Hill | Hill | 380 m south-west |
| Brown Brow Hill | Hill | 760 m (0.5 miles) north |
| Hollingworth Lake | Lake or reservoir | 820 m (0.5 miles) east |
| Bib Knowl Plantation | Wood | 820 m (0.5 miles) south-east |
| Bib Knowl | Hill | 900 m (0.6 miles) south-east |
| Rag Hole Clough | Valley | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.3 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 3 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 7 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 8 | 18 |
10 of the street's 18 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smithy Bridge Foundation Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 490 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Andrew's Church of England Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 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 |
| Crossgates Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Alice Ingham Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy | Primary | 5–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
| Moorhouse Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Wardle Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
| Milnrow Parish Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
| Belfield Community School | Primary | 3–11 | 2 km (1.2 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside Residential Home OL15 0DB | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 340 m | 4 Good | 27 May 2026 |
| KP Convenience Store OL15 0BQ | Retailers - other | 350 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 9 Jun 2026 |
| Balti Taste OL15 0BQ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 350 m | 5 Very good | 15 Nov 2025 |
| Cleggsworth House OL15 0EA | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 6 May 2026 |
| Dragon City OL15 0DY | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 15 Nov 2025 |
| The Lake Shop OL15 0DY | Retailers - other | 410 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt | |
| The Bridge Centre OL15 0DY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 28 Aug 2025 |
| Hollingworth Lake Rowing Club OL15 0DQ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 23 May 2024 |
| Riva OL15 0DQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 24 Jun 2026 |
| Olive and Pickle OL15 0DQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 12 Mar 2025 |
| Mr Thomas's OL15 0DQ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 8 Nov 2025 |
| The Beach OL15 0DQ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Royds Catering Services OL15 0DQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 11 Nov 2025 |
| Wallis's OL15 0DQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 7 Feb 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 | 57 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 10% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 38% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 87% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 59% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 11% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 49% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 44% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 26% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 65% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 7% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 54% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 10% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 44% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 10% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 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 7 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
Dale View · Starfield Avenue · Milbury Drive · Leighton Avenue · Derwent Drive · Wordsworth Crescent · Woodheys Road · Milnrow Road · Merlin Close · Southey Close · Shaftesbury Avenue · Peanock 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.