Surma Close Rochdale
36 addresses across 1 postcode (OL16), about 210 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 32002433.
- Sales: 2 recorded sales since 1995; in 2011 the median was £135,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 24 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 20, D: 2, F: 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 34% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Rochdale, about 710 m (0.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 360 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 146 m above sea level.
- Noise: 4 of its 36 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Wellfield Health Centre, about 350 m away, with 10 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 450 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 41% of households owned their home and 18% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | £135,000 | £135,000 | £135,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £133,000 | £133,000 | £133,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Dec 2011 | 12A OL16 5NR | Detached | £135,000 | Leasehold. |
| 10 Mar 2008 | 12A OL16 5NR | Detached | £133,000 | Leasehold. |
Energy performance certificates
24 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 101 m². Most common: Flat (10); House, mid-terrace (5); House, semi-detached (4). Built: 1991-1995 (16); 1983-1990 (3); 2003-2006 (2). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (12); owner-occupied (2); rented (private) (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (12 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 neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (49% of about 780 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)
- Land At Moss Terrace / Bilberry Street, Rochdale: up to 5 homes, not permissioned (380 m)
- Land Between Lincoln St And Hare St, Rochdale: up to 41 homes, not permissioned (520 m (0.3 miles))
- Site Of Process Plastics, Norwich St, Rochdale: up to 67 homes, not permissioned (520 m (0.3 miles))
- Land At Milnrow Road, Rochdale: up to 17 homes, not permissioned (570 m (0.4 miles))
- Queensway Neighbourhood Centre, Well'I'Th Lane, Rochdale: up to 58 homes, not permissioned (650 m (0.4 miles))
- Exeter St / Durham St, Rochdale: up to 8 homes, not permissioned (700 m (0.4 miles))
- 33-41 Maclure Road, Rochdale, Ol11 1Dn: up to 15 homes, not permissioned (740 m (0.5 miles))
- Central Retail Park, Drake St, Rochdale: up to 120 homes, not permissioned (840 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 6 August 2026 to 7 August 2026: Giggle Fibre Limited, Utility repair and maintenance works, no carriageway incursion, on the footway (minor works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 1 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
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 36 addresses are between 144 m and 146 m above sea level (145 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OL16 5NR | 100% | 34% | 34% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Rochdale 1.6 million journeys in 2024–25 | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
| Castleton (Manchester) 141,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3 km (1.9 miles) | |
| Smithy Bridge 191,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Newbold (Manchester Metrolink) | 730 m (0.5 miles) |
| Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink) | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | |
| Kingsway Business Park (Manchester Metrolink) | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 41 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Crawford Street Stoneyfield | 310 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 | 5 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Be.EV Charging Station | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 30.2 km (19 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 10 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Wellfield Health Centre | 350 m |
| Pharmacies | 13 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Wellfield Pharmacy | 350 m |
| NHS dentists | 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Urgent Dental Care LTD | 780 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | The Highfield Hospital | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Police station | Rochdale Police Station | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Awan Convenience Store Cashzone | 360 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,760 m² | 360 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 6.2 ha | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,570 m² | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 1.9 ha | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,100 m² | 310 m |
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*), 830 m (0.5 miles) west. 13 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* | 830 m (0.5 miles) west |
| Broadfield Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Belfield Community Woodland | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north |
| Castle Hill | Hill | 1.6 km (1 mile) west |
| Foot Wood | Wood | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) north-west |
| Marland Wood | Wood | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) west |
| Mill Pond | Lake or reservoir | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) south-west |
| Oozewood Clough | Valley | 3.7 km (2.3 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 | 4 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 32 | 36 |
4 of the street's 36 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 360 m | No published inspection |
| Lowerplace Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 470 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Deeplish Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 520 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Feb 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 610 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Kingsway Park High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 610 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| St John's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 900 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Balderstone | Primary | 5–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Broadfield Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Dec 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Ashfield Valley Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Belfield Community School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 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 |
| Sandbrook Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | 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 |
| Heybrook Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oldham Vending Services Ltd OL16 5LB | Retailers - other | 80 m | 5 Very good | 28 Apr 2026 |
| Thames Health Care Ltd OL16 5NY | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 130 m | 5 Very good | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Kandy Kitchen Creations Ltd OL16 5LB | Other catering premises | 180 m | 5 Very good | 10 Nov 2025 |
| The UK Shop Ltd OL16 5LB | Retailers - other | 180 m | Exempt | |
| Big Little Tilley's OL16 5RS | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 190 m | 5 Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| Ecom2023 OL16 5EB | Retailers - other | 250 m | 5 Very good | 8 Aug 2024 |
| H and CO OL16 5EB | Retailers - other | 250 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Hanix Ltd OL16 5EB | Importers/Exporters | 250 m | 5 Very good | 27 Aug 2024 |
| Family Action Newbold FOOD Club OL16 5NL | Retailers - other | 270 m | 5 Very good | 21 Aug 2026 |
| Creche - N - Co @ Newbold Childrens Centre OL16 5NL | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 270 m | 5 Very good | 4 Sep 2026 |
| St. Peter's C of E School OL16 5JQ | School/college/university | 280 m | 5 Very good | 21 Mar 2025 |
| Mini Market OL16 5LL | Retailers - other | 320 m | Exempt | |
| Wellfield Working Mens Club OL16 5LL | Pub/bar/nightclub | 320 m | 5 Very good | 9 Dec 2024 |
| Real taste of punjab OL16 5HP | Other catering premises | 340 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Costcutters OL16 5JG | Retailers - other | 360 m | Exempt |
Crime within 250 m
No crimes recorded at anonymised points within 250 m in this period (staffordshire).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 29 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 28% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 41% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 24% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 36% | 17% |
| Private rented | 23% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 39% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 9% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 10% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 10% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 17% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 50% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 7% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 7% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 16% | 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 | 9% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 18% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 34% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 2% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 75% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 11% | 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 5NR: 36 addresses
Nearby streets
Trent Street · Thames Street · Navigation View · Mcnaught Street · Millfield Grove · Rough Hey Walk · Tees Street · Elder Street · St Peters Street · Woodbine Street East · Channing Street · Channing Square
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.