Spring Fold Rochdale
3 addresses across 1 postcode (OL16), about 60 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 32008083.
- Sales: 2 recorded sales since 1995; in 2023 the median was £435,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 2 homes have an energy certificate (B: 2).
- Flood: No postcode centre on the street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Rochdale costs £2,601 a year in 2026-27.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Rochdale, about 1.6 km (1 mile) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 180 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 12.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 146 m above sea level.
- Noise: 3 of its 3 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Wellfield Health Centre, about 1.1 km (0.7 miles) away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 360 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 92% of households owned their home and 41% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | £435,000 | £435,000 | £435,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Jun 2024 | 2 OL16 4GU | Other | £1,200 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 3 Mar 2023 | 2 OL16 4GU | Detached | £435,000 |
Energy performance certificates
2 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 180 m². Most common: House, detached (2). Built: 2021 (2).
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 (82% of about 550 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)
- Former Balderstone High School, Queen Victoria Street, Rochdale: up to 143 homes, permissioned (800 m (0.5 miles))
- Queensway Neighbourhood Centre, Well'I'Th Lane, Rochdale: up to 58 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
The Environment Agency's long-term flood risk figures have not been loaded for this street's postcodes yet.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 146 m above sea level.
Broadband
No Ofcom coverage figures for these postcodes.
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Rochdale 1.6 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Castleton (Manchester) 141,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) | |
| Smithy Bridge 191,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.1 km (2.6 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Newbold (Manchester Metrolink) | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Kingsway Business Park (Manchester Metrolink) | 1.6 km (1 mile) | |
| Milnrow (Manchester Metrolink) | 2 km (1.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 10 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 39 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Welbeck Road Turf Hill | 90 m |
| Bus or coach station | Rochdale Interchange | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| Car parks | Union Street Carpark | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 900 m (0.6 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 29.4 km (18 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Wellfield Health Centre | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 6 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Oldham Road Pharmacy | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Strand Dental Surgery | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) |
| Hospital | The Highfield Hospital | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Police station | Rochdale Police Station | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ATM | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.1 ha | 180 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 4.9 ha | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 150 m² | 370 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.4 ha | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,360 m² | 60 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 7.4 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Broadfield Park, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 2.2 km (1.4 miles) north-west. 13 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Broadfield 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mill Pond | Lake or reservoir | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) south-west |
| Belfield Community Woodland | Wood | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) north |
| Castle Hill | Hill | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) north-west |
| Oozewood Clough | Valley | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) south |
| Cliffe Plantation | Wood | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) east |
| Royle Hill | Hill | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 12.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.6 | 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 | 3 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 3 |
3 of the street's 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsway Park High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 510 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Balderstone | Primary | 5–11 | 550 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Lowerplace Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 690 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Peter's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 800 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Cuthbert's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Requires improvement (Mar 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Holy Family Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Deeplish Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Feb 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| 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 |
| Ashfield Valley Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St John's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Thornham St. James CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodlands @ The Willows OL16 4PP | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 140 m | 5 Very good | 22 Jul 2026 |
| The Spring Inn OL16 4PR | Pub/bar/nightclub | 190 m | 5 Very good | 19 Dec 2025 |
| Springhill Hospice OL16 4PZ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 220 m | 5 Very good | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Best One Turf Hill OL16 4TT | Retailers - other | 320 m | Exempt | |
| Sharrons BLTs OL16 4PG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 29 Jul 2025 |
| Compass Group UK & Ireland Ltd, Staff Restaurant, Asda CDC OL16 4NZ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 21 Aug 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
No crimes recorded at anonymised points within 250 m in this period (cumbria).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 20% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 92% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 38% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 6% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 63% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 20% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 39% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 53% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 3% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 69% | 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) | 41% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 14% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is 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
- OL16 4GU: 3 addresses
Nearby streets
Furzegate · Welbeck Road · Fieldway · Wrenbury Drive · Richmond Close · Milngate Close · Mallow Croft · Badger Lane · Badger Lane · Bishopsgate Walk · Stiups Lane · Burnet Close
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.