Meadowside Newhey, Rochdale
10 addresses across 2 postcodes (OL16), about 120 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 32001350.
- Sales: 13 recorded sales since 1995; in 2023 the median was £160,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 4 homes have an energy certificate (D: 3, E: 1).
- Flood: 2 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 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Smithy Bridge, about 4.1 km (2.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Dun Wood Park, is about 670 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 165 to 167 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 10 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Milnrow Village Practice, about 1 km (0.6 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 320 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 75% of households owned their home and 32% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | £160,000 | £160,000 | £160,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £280,000 | £280,000 | £280,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £131,000 | £131,000 | £131,000 |
| 2009 | 2 | £86,500 | £63,000 | £110,000 |
| 2006 | 2 | £161,250 | £135,000 | £187,500 |
| 2004 | 1 | £70,000 | £70,000 | £70,000 |
| 2001 | 1 | £48,950 | £48,950 | £48,950 |
| 1999 | 2 | £51,500 | £51,000 | £52,000 |
| 1997 | 1 | £34,000 | £34,000 | £34,000 |
| 1996 | 1 | £36,500 | £36,500 | £36,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Jun 2023 | 9 OL16 3RR | Semi-detached | £160,000 | |
| 5 Jan 2022 | 15 OL16 3RR | Semi-detached | £280,000 | |
| 13 Mar 2019 | 1 OL16 3RR | Semi-detached | £131,000 | |
| 7 Apr 2009 | 13 OL16 3RR | Semi-detached | £63,000 | |
| 25 Mar 2009 | 9 OL16 3RR | Semi-detached | £110,000 | |
| 21 Mar 2006 | 15 OL16 3RR | Semi-detached | £187,500 | |
| 27 Jan 2006 | 7 OL16 3RR | Semi-detached | £135,000 | |
| 29 Oct 2004 | 11 OL16 3RR | Semi-detached | £70,000 | |
| 14 Sep 2001 | 3 OL16 3RR | Semi-detached | £48,950 | |
| 12 Nov 1999 | 15 OL16 3RR | Semi-detached | £51,000 | |
| 29 Sep 1999 | 15 OL16 3RR | Semi-detached | £52,000 | |
| 11 Jul 1997 | 1 OL16 3RR | Semi-detached | £34,000 | |
| 2 May 1996 | 3 OL16 3RR | Semi-detached | £36,500 |
Energy performance certificates
4 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 68 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (4). Built: 1930-1949 (2); 1950-1966 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (4).
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 (39% of about 710 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)
- 87-89 Yorkshire Street, Oldham, OL1 3ST, not permissioned (790 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 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 9 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: of the 26 homes the Environment Agency counts, 0 are in areas at high risk, 0 medium, 2 low and 0 very low.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| OL16 3RR | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 1 | unlikely |
| OL16 3RP | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 0 / 8 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 10 addresses are between 165 m and 167 m above sea level (166 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OL16 3RP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| OL16 3RR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Smithy Bridge 191,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.1 km (2.5 miles) |
| Rochdale 1.6 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) | |
| Littleborough 378,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.8 km (3 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Newhey (Manchester Metrolink) | 370 m |
| Milnrow (Manchester Metrolink) | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 10 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 19 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Two Bridges Road Newhey | 150 m |
| Bus or coach station | Rochdale Interchange | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) |
| EV charging points | Be.EV Charging Station | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 30.6 km (19 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Milnrow Village Practice | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Rowlands Pharmacy | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Dale Street Dental Practice | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Hospital | Birch Hill Hospital | 5 km (3.1 miles) |
| Police station | Rochdale Police Station | 5.1 km (3.2 miles) |
| Cash machines | Best One, Shaw | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Dun Wood Park 8.6 ha | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,290 m² | 220 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.7 ha | 310 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,490 m² | 130 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 8.6 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Ellenroad Ring Mill, a scheduled monument, 1.2 km (0.7 miles) west. 8 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Ellenroad Ring Mill | Scheduled monument | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Jep Wood | Wood | 430 m (0.3 miles) south |
| Ley Wood | Wood | 650 m (0.4 miles) south-east |
| Cliffe Plantation | Wood | 790 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| Lane Bottom | Valley | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) north-east |
| Ogden Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north-east |
| Dick Hill | Hill | 2 km (1.2 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.7 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 9 | 10 |
1 of the street's 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas' Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 370 m | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Newhey Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 870 m (0.5 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 |
| Hollingworth Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Dec 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Rushcroft Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Buckstones Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Milnrow Parish Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C4 Events OL16 3RD | Mobile caterer | 230 m | 5 Very good | 19 Mar 2024 |
| Channings Early Years School OL16 3RN | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 270 m | 5 Very good | 26 Jun 2026 |
| Body Matters 11 Limited OL16 3SR | Retailers - other | 320 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 22 Aug 2025 |
| Newhey Manor Residential Care OL16 3RL | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 340 m | 4 Good | 30 Jun 2026 |
| Arundel Bakery OL16 3SR | Manufacturers/packers | 350 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Tommy's Childcare OL16 3QZ | School/college/university | 370 m | 5 Very good | 12 Jun 2025 |
| The Higher Bird i'th Hand OL16 3QG | Pub/bar/nightclub | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 18 Apr 2024 |
| Newhey Chinese Takeaway OL16 3SL | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 31 Jul 2025 |
| Newhey News (Londis) OL16 3QF | Retailers - other | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 10 Nov 2018 |
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 | 43 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 75% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 35% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 8% | 17% |
| Private rented | 17% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 63% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 23% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 24% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 64% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 5% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 5% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 63% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 5% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 32% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 18% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 4 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 The Cedar Tree @ (restaurant/cafe/canteen, OL16 3RF) is no longer listed; it was rated 3 Generally satisfactory found 31 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Highbank Road · Bethany Lane · North Parade · Two Bridges Road · Haugh Fold · Kiln Gardens · Haugh Lane · Cold Greave Close · Piethorne Close · Railway Street · Chatwell Court · Bethany 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.