Roefield Spotland Bridge, Rochdale
1 address across 1 postcode (OL12), about 20 m long. USRN 32007388.
- Sales: 4 recorded sales since 1995; in 2009 the median was £58,000 across 1 sale.
- 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 2 km (1.2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Denehurst Park, is about 410 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 11.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 136 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 1 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Ashworth Street Surgery, about 700 m (0.4 miles) away, with 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 350 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 72% of households owned their home and 29% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 1 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 | £58,000 | £58,000 | £58,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £84,950 | £84,950 | £84,950 |
| 2001 | 1 | £41,950 | £41,950 | £41,950 |
| 2000 | 1 | £38,000 | £38,000 | £38,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 May 2009 | 2 OL12 7BG | Terraced | £58,000 | Leasehold. |
| 6 Dec 2005 | 2 OL12 7BG | Terraced | £84,950 | Leasehold. |
| 15 Jun 2001 | 2 OL12 7BG | Terraced | £41,950 | Leasehold. |
| 11 Aug 2000 | 2 OL12 7BG | Terraced | £38,000 | Leasehold. |
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 (62% of about 760 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Spotland Bridge Conservation Area. Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 1.
- 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.
Listed buildings
- Nos. 32 AND 34, MEANWOOD BROW, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Spotland Bridge, New Mill, Mellor Street, Rochdale: up to 84 homes, not permissioned (130 m)
- Land At Bridgefold Road, Rochdale: up to 24 homes, not permissioned (220 m)
- Former Dexine Rubber Co. Ltd,Spotland Road,Rochdale: up to 102 homes, permissioned (380 m)
- Land Adjacent 167 Spotland Road, Rochdale: up to 5 homes, not permissioned (410 m (0.3 miles))
- Site Of 25 Homes St, Rochdale: up to 5 homes, permissioned (680 m (0.4 miles))
- Greave House, Greave Avenue, Rochdale: up to 6 homes, permissioned (820 m (0.5 miles))
- Greave Mount, Hudson Walk, Rochdale: up to 14 homes, not permissioned (860 m (0.5 miles))
- Site Of Former Sunbank, Shawclough Road, Rochdale: up to 14 homes, not permissioned (890 m (0.6 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
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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's address is about 136 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OL12 7BG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Rochdale 1.6 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| Castleton (Manchester) 141,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) | |
| Smithy Bridge 191,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink) | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Bus stops | 15 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 51 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Spotland Bridge | 60 m |
| Bus or coach station | Rochdale Interchange | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Car parks | Union Street Carpark | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | 4 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Be.EV Charging Station | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 31.1 km (19 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Ashworth Street Surgery | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 7 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Drugmart Pharmacy | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 850 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Rochdale Infirmary Opd | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Police station | Rochdale Police Station | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Payzone | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Denehurst Park 9.6 ha | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,790 m² | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.9 ha | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6,380 m² | 260 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 21 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of Saint Edmund and Associated Boundary Wall, Railings and Gates, a listed building (Grade I), 650 m (0.4 miles) east. 15 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of Saint Edmund and Associated Boundary Wall, Railings and Gates | Listed building, Grade I | 650 m (0.4 miles) east |
| Falinge Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 720 m (0.4 miles) east |
| Rochdale Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Mean Wood | Wood | 240 m north |
| Foot Wood | Wood | 440 m (0.3 miles) north-east |
| Hollows Wood | Wood | 560 m (0.3 miles) north |
| Castle Hill | Hill | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-east |
| Healey Dell | Valley | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north |
| Hamer Pasture Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 11.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.7 | 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 | 0 | 1 |
1 of the street's 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meanwood Community Nursery and Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 270 m | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Spotland Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 400 m (0.2 miles) | Inadequate (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Falinge Park High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 530 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Rochdale Sixth Form College | 16 plus | 16–19 | 910 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Oulder Hill Leadership Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 940 m (0.6 miles) | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Howard Street Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Vincent De Paul Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Requires improvement (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Caldershaw Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Outstanding (Apr 2024, 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) |
| Shawclough Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Greenbank Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spotland Reform Club OL12 7BP | Pub/bar/nightclub | 120 m | 5 Very good | 1 Aug 2026 |
| Defiance Spirits OL12 7AG | Distributors/Transporters | 140 m | 5 Very good | 22 Aug 2024 |
| Siro Restaurant Bistrot OL12 7AG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 140 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Twisted Brewery OL11 5BU | Manufacturers/packers | 150 m | 5 Very good | 25 Oct 2024 |
| Bumble & Bee OL11 5BU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Pavilion Rochdale OL12 7AG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 230 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 9 Dec 2024 |
| Meanwood Stores OL11 5AE | Retailers - other | 250 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 25 Jun 2026 |
| Willbutts Lane Chippy OL11 5AY | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 280 m | 5 Very good | 8 Sep 2025 |
| Cafe Slurp OL11 5AE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 310 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Premier Convenience Store OL12 7DQ | Retailers - other | 310 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 5 Aug 2026 |
| Golden Gate OL12 7DQ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 310 m | 5 Very good | 13 Dec 2025 |
| Spotland C P School OL12 6QG | School/college/university | 320 m | 4 Good | 24 Nov 2025 |
| Spotland Primary School Breakfast Club OL12 6QG | School/college/university | 320 m | 4 Good | 7 Jul 2025 |
| Crescent Nursery Spotland OL12 6QG | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 320 m | 5 Very good | 19 Apr 2024 |
| Great Wall OL12 7AF | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 320 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 24 Feb 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Keepers Green (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 21% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 72% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 26% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 9% | 17% |
| Private rented | 19% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 67% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 12% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 7% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 21% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 58% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 10% | 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 | 7% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 29% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 18% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 93% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 3 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 Baked by Nicola (manufacturers/packers, OL12 7BD) newly listed: Awaiting inspection found 31 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
- OL12 7BG: 1 address of 4 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Roefield Terrace · Rooley Moor Road · Meanwood Fold · Rooley Street · Rooley Terrace · Blair Street · Spod Road · Edenfield Street · Longfield Road · Belgrave Street · Marlborough Street · Roe 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.