Lock Mill Place Rochdale
8 addresses across 2 postcodes (OL16), about 20 m long. USRN 32007853.
- Energy: 7 homes have an energy certificate (B: 6, C: 1).
- 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 Rochdale, about 620 m (0.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 350 m 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: Its addresses are 144 to 145 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 8 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Wellfield Health Centre, about 170 m away, with 8 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 830 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 31% of households owned their home and 22% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 2 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
7 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 89 m². Most common: House, end-terrace (4); House, mid-terrace (3). Built: 2010 (6); 2003-2006 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (7 addresses)
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 (60% of about 1,580 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)
- Site Of Process Plastics, Norwich St, Rochdale: up to 67 homes, not permissioned (340 m)
- Land Between Lincoln St And Hare St, Rochdale: up to 41 homes, not permissioned (420 m (0.3 miles))
- Queensway Neighbourhood Centre, Well'I'Th Lane, Rochdale: up to 58 homes, not permissioned (470 m (0.3 miles))
- Land At Moss Terrace / Bilberry Street, Rochdale: up to 5 homes, not permissioned (480 m (0.3 miles))
- Exeter St / Durham St, Rochdale: up to 8 homes, not permissioned (570 m (0.4 miles))
- 33-41 Maclure Road, Rochdale, Ol11 1Dn: up to 15 homes, not permissioned (660 m (0.4 miles))
- Land At Milnrow Road, Rochdale: up to 17 homes, not permissioned (740 m (0.5 miles))
- Central Retail Park, Drake St, Rochdale: up to 120 homes, not permissioned (820 m (0.5 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 8 addresses are between 144 m and 145 m above sea level (144 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OL16 5JB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| OL16 5JE | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Rochdale 1.6 million journeys in 2024–25 | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
| Castleton (Manchester) 141,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) | |
| Smithy Bridge 191,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Newbold (Manchester Metrolink) | 910 m (0.6 miles) |
| Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink) | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | |
| Kingsway Business Park (Manchester Metrolink) | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 11 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 43 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Crawford Street Stoneyfield | 160 m |
| Bus or coach station | Rochdale Interchange | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Car parks | Union Street Carpark | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| EV charging points | 6 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Be.EV Charging Station | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 30.1 km (19 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 8 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Wellfield Health Centre | 170 m |
| Pharmacies | 11 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Wellfield Pharmacy | 170 m |
| NHS dentists | 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Ahmad And Saleem Partners LTD | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | The Highfield Hospital | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Police station | Rochdale Police Station | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | 4 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Awan Convenience Store Cashzone | 180 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4.9 ha | 350 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 6.2 ha | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,570 m² | 380 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 1.9 ha | 930 m (0.6 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,100 m² | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 13 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Roman Catholic Church of St John the Baptist, a listed building (Grade II*), 760 m (0.5 miles) north-west. 18 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 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* | 760 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| Broadfield Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) north-west |
| Falinge Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Castle Hill | Hill | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) west |
| Belfield Community Woodland | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north-east |
| Marland Wood | Wood | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) west |
| Foot Wood | Wood | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) north-west |
| Mill Pond | Lake or reservoir | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) south-west |
| Oozewood Clough | Valley | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) south |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 7 | 8 |
1 of the street's 8 addresses is 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowerplace Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 360 m | No published inspection |
| Deeplish Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 370 m | Good (Feb 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Peter's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 420 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Kingsway Park High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 600 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 780 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| St John's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 800 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Balderstone | Primary | 5–11 | 830 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Ashfield Valley Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Broadfield Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Dec 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Sandbrook Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Report card (Mar 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Needs attention; Inclusion: Needs attention; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Early years: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Holy Family Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Belfield Community School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Little Tilley's OL16 5RS | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 140 m | 5 Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| Mini Market OL16 5LL | Retailers - other | 160 m | Exempt | |
| Wellfield Working Mens Club OL16 5LL | Pub/bar/nightclub | 160 m | 5 Very good | 9 Dec 2024 |
| Oldham Vending Services Ltd OL16 5LB | Retailers - other | 170 m | 5 Very good | 28 Apr 2026 |
| Costcutters OL16 5JG | Retailers - other | 180 m | Exempt | |
| Staxx OL16 5JG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 180 m | 5 Very good | 29 Sep 2026 |
| Cha Chas OL16 5JG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 180 m | 5 Very good | 9 Jan 2026 |
| Nadeem Akthar LTD T/A Wells Cafe OL16 5JG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 180 m | 5 Very good | 18 Nov 2024 |
| Shahi Grill OL16 5JG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 180 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Jav's Chippy OL16 5JG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 180 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 4 Nov 2025 |
| Imaan Pharmacy OL16 5JG | Retailers - other | 180 m | Exempt | |
| The Perfect Sandwich OL16 5JG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 180 m | 5 Very good | 25 Feb 2026 |
| Whippys Hand Made Pies OL16 5LU | Manufacturers/packers | 190 m | 5 Very good | 21 Mar 2025 |
| Awan Convenience Store OL16 5JG | Retailers - other | 190 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 8 Sep 2025 |
| Sweet Clouds OL16 5JG | Retailers - other | 210 m | 4 Good | 31 Jan 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Oxford Place (1); On or near Royds Street West (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 27 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 29% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 4% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 31% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 8% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | 39% | 17% |
| Private rented | 29% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 45% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 16% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 5% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 8% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 15% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 56% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 5% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 9% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 12% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 76% | 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) | 22% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 29% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 73% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 9% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhoods around this street are all 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
Nearby streets
Woodbine Street · Millbridge Gardens · Navigation View · Elder Street · Franklin Street · Royds Street West · Woodbine Street East · Royds Place · Surma Close · Prince Street · Bright Street · Canal 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.