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Littleborough South & Smithy Bridge

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About

Littleborough South & Smithy Bridge is a residential area in Rochdale, known for its proximity to the Pennines and the Rochdale Canal. The area features a mix of housing, from Victorian terraces to modern developments, catering to families and commuters. Local amenities include shops, pubs, and schools, with Smithy Bridge railway station providing links to Manchester and Leeds.

The Rochdale Canal runs through the area, offering walking and cycling routes, while Hollingworth Lake is nearby for outdoor activities. The community has a quiet, suburban feel, with green spaces like Littleborough Gardens providing leisure opportunities. The area balances accessibility to urban centers with a semi-rural setting, making it a practical choice for those seeking a quieter lifestyle.

Area overview

On average Littleborough South & Smithy Bridge has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 4.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Littleborough South & Smithy Bridge is £46,600 per year. There are 2 schools in Littleborough South & Smithy Bridge: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
4.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Littleborough South & Smithy Bridge Population
6,325
Population density
344.8 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,715
90.36%
Pakistani
193
3.05%
Bangladeshi
67
1.06%
Other White
67
1.06%
Irish
59
0.93%
Total population: 6,325

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,122
42.26%
Owns with a mortgage
1,018
38.34%
Private landlord or letting agency
334
12.58%
Social rents from council
73
2.75%
Other forms of private rent
64
2.41%
Total households: 2,655

Property prices in Littleborough South & Smithy Bridge

Based on 85 recent sales, the median property price is £251,500 in Littleborough South & Smithy Bridge area, with individual transactions ranging from £84,000 up to £895,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Littleborough South & Smithy Bridge 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 Littleborough South & Smithy Bridge over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached23£368,000
Flats1£154,661
Semi-Detached31£251,500
Terraced30£183,500

10 years median price trend in Littleborough South & Smithy Bridge

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Littleborough South & Smithy Bridge.

All postcodes in Littleborough South & Smithy Bridge

OL150AE

Heald Lane

OL150AZ

Rakewood Road

OL150EA

Laurels Drive

OL150JR

West View

OL150RB

Southey Close

OL158ND

Finance Street

OL158NG

Littleborough South & Smithy Bridge

OL158NJ

Arm Road

OL158QR

Clegg Hall Road

OL150HE

Brook Street

OL150JD

West View

OL158RD

Johnston Avenue

OL162SA

Frances Street

OL150AJ

Syke Road

OL150AY

Inghams Lane

OL150LF

Halifax Road

OL150NE

Lincoln Drive

OL150NG

Starfield Avenue

OL150HX

Lockside

OL158AQ

Morgan Street

OL150DD

Lake Side

OL150DJ

Higher Cleggswood Avenue

OL150DQ

Smithy Bridge Road

OL150HP

Littleborough South & Smithy Bridge

OL150JN

Blackstone Edge Old Road

OL150LH

Blackstone Edge Old Road

OL150RD

Southey Close

OL158PG

St Andrews Close

OL158QF

Eafield Road

OL158QS

Lodge Bank Road

OL162SB

Stott Street

OL150BF

Littleborough South & Smithy Bridge

OL150EZ

Durn Street

OL158RA

Fairfax Drive

OL162QJ

Old Brow Lane

OL129FG

Union Road

OL150AW

Rakewood Road

OL150DH

Queens View

OL150DW

Heald Lane

OL150DY

Little Clegg Road

OL158QL

Chichester Close

OL158RB

Blyth Avenue

OL162HG

Manor Mill Close

OL162QU

Littleborough South & Smithy Bridge

OL162SG

Brooklyn Avenue

OL150AS

Rakewood Road

OL150AU

Littleborough South & Smithy Bridge

OL150EG

Littleborough South & Smithy Bridge

OL162RY

Wuerdle Farm Way

OL162SE

Mary Street

OL162SF

William Street

OL150BD

Durnlaw Close

OL150DA

Milbury Drive

OL150DU

Brentwood Close

OL150DX

Littleborough South & Smithy Bridge

OL150EU

Broadfield Drive

OL150LJ

Whittaker Lane

OL150RA

Coleridge Drive

OL158QU

Bridge Bank Road

OL150DT

Higher Bank Road

OL150EQ

Littleborough South & Smithy Bridge

OL150ER

Greenbank Drive

OL150FQ

Littleborough South & Smithy Bridge

OL150HG

Littleborough South & Smithy Bridge

OL158QQ

Barke Street

OL162RW

Greenfield View

OL162ST

Wuerdle Close

OL150BS

Dale View

OL150BZ

Milbury Drive

OL150EE

Garden Close

OL150EF

Fletcher's Road

OL150HB

Beswicke Street

OL150LE

Swaindrod Lane

OL150AQ

Rakewood Road

OL150BQ

Brown Lodge Street

OL150DP

Bank Close

OL162RR

George Street

OL162SQ

Belvoir Meadows

OL150HW

Littleborough South & Smithy Bridge

OL158NF

James Street

OL158HR

Eafield Road

OL158JF

Charles Street

OL150AT

Deep Lane

OL150BJ

Littleborough South & Smithy Bridge

OL150HH

Oak Street

OL162QF

Turnfield Close

OL150AN

Rakewood Road

OL150AP

Rakewood Road

OL150BH

Littleborough South & Smithy Bridge

OL150BP

Dale View

OL150EP

Brown Bank Road

OL150ET

Abbey Drive

OL150FJ

Littleborough South & Smithy Bridge

OL150JJ

Blackstone Edge Old Road

OL158QN

Barke Street

OL150BL

Shaftesbury Avenue

OL150DL

Heald Close

OL150EJ

Littleborough South & Smithy Bridge

OL150FR

Littleborough South & Smithy Bridge

OL158RS

New Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.