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About

Bamford ward is situated on the western edge of the Rochdale borough, bordering the town of Heywood. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of housing types including inter-war semi-detached homes and more recent developments. Its landscape is defined by the open fields and farmland of the western fringe, with the Rochdale Canal passing through the southern part of the area, providing a linear green corridor for walking and cycling.

The ward contains several local amenities serving the community, including Bamford Primary School and the St Michael's Church complex. A notable local feature is the Grade II listed Bamford Chapel, a historic Methodist church building dating from the early 19th century. The area's road network, including the A627(M) motorway link, provides connections to Rochdale town centre and Manchester, while the open land at Bamford Fold offers views towards the hills beyond the borough boundary.

Area overview

On average Bamford has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 432 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bamford is £48,262 per year. There are 4 schools in Bamford: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Bamford is home to around 10,428 people, with a population density of about 1,686.7 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
432
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
7.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bamford Population
10,428
Population density
1,686.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
155.26(+318%)
Anti-social behaviour
76.43(+310%)
Public order
65.59(+550%)
Criminal damage and arson
47.37(+428%)
Vehicle crime
46.8(+676%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,994
67.08%
Pakistani
2,081
19.96%
Other White
209
2%
Bangladeshi
162
1.55%
African
151
1.45%
Total population: 10,426

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,192
37.36%
No qualifications
1,534
17.95%
Level 3 (A level)
1,344
15.73%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,076
12.59%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
726
8.5%
Total 16+ residents: 8,545

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,941
46.02%
Owns with a mortgage
1,296
30.73%
Private landlord or letting agency
562
13.32%
Social rents from council
188
4.46%
Other social rented
126
2.99%
Total households: 4,218

Property prices in Bamford

Based on 98 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 in Bamford area, with individual transactions ranging from £42,500 up to £730,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Bamford in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bamford over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached40£360,000
Flats12£115,000
Semi-Detached19£238,000
Terraced27£160,000

10 years median price trend in Bamford

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bamford.

All postcodes in Bamford

OL115HR

War Office Road

OL115NE

Winchester Close

OL115QJ

Greenvale

OL114BY

Half Acre Lane

OL115HL

York Avenue

OL115JX

Kenion Road

OL115UU

Jowkin Lane

OL115LD

Taunton Avenue

OL126XE

Fenwick Street

OL114AX

Midge Hall Drive

OL115NJ

Broadhalgh Road

OL115QG

Beechfield Close

OL115QR

Furbarn Road

OL115SF

Spring Bank Lane

OL114DG

Bury Road

OL114PR

St Aidans Close

OL115PF

Glenmore Close

OL115QN

Bramley Road

OL104AJ

Pleasant Street

OL114BH

Gnat Bank Fold

OL114EB

Bury Road

OL114QR

Bamford

OL114QX

Bolton Road

OL115UG

Ryburn Square

OL114LN

Arbury Avenue

OL115HY

Bamford

OL114AF

Bamford

OL114BD

Wood Top Avenue

OL114DL

Yealand Close

OL114NA

Westminster Street

OL115JU

Fieldhead Avenue

OL115LW

Broadhalgh Avenue

OL115PW

Hollin Lane

OL114PH

Burnaby Street

OL114QJ

Bamford

OL114BW

Coach Lane

OL115HD

Chadwick Street

OL115HX

War Office Road

OL115NT

Norden Road

OL104AH

Bamford Road

OL104AQ

Victoria Terrace

OL114EQ

Oakenrod Hill

OL114PG

Rouse Street

OL115EX

Crowneast Street

OL115RB

Fulmar Gardens

OL114AB

Crimble Lane

OL114DX

Half Acre Mews

OL115JD

Cranbourne Road

OL115LN

Oulder Hill

OL115PG

Cairn Drive

OL115TR

Chepstow Close

OL104AN

Mine Street

OL114BL

Sandhole Lane

OL114NW

Manchester Road

OL115EY

Malvern Street West

OL115JA

Winston Avenue

OL104BN

Woodview

OL115PE

Spencer Lane

OL115PR

Mansfield Road

OL115XD

Regency Court

OL115JN

Greenwich Close

OL114BU

Half Acre Drive

OL115JH

Burnthorpe Close

OL114BQ

Winsford Drive

OL114NG

Manchester Road

OL114QB

Holborn Street

OL115PP

Dixon Fold

OL115PX

Curlew Close

OL114DA

Linnet Hill

OL114QE

Holborn Street

OL114QQ

Roch Valley Way

OL115JG

Hawthorn Road

OL115LX

Broadhalgh

OL115PU

Plover Close

OL115SE

Spring Bank Lane

OL113PG

Manchester Road

OL114NF

Holborn Street

OL115QE

Greenshank Close

OL115YJ

Bagslate Moor Road

OL114AE

Ripon Close

OL114LR

Kemp Avenue

OL114PD

Sudden Street

OL115YL

Taylor Avenue

OL113PQ

Manchester Road

OL114NY

Birchfield Drive

OL115PD

Highlands Road

OL114DN

Bury Road

OL114EG

Dove Street

OL115JQ

Hawthorn Road

OL115LF

Oulder Hill

OL115LB

Oulder Hill Drive

OL115QA

Woodcock Close

OL115SG

Ascot Close

OL114DT

Eton Close

OL114PS

Law Street

OL115EU

Bury Road

OL104BB

Bury & Rochdale Old Road

OL114BX

Bamford Court

OL114DJ

Chadwick Hall Road

OL114PX

Law Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.