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Littleborough South & Smithy Bridge

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About

Littleborough South and Smithy Bridge form a residential area on the western edge of Rochdale, characterised by rows of Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing built for the mill workers of the industrial era. The layout is defined by the Rochdale Canal and the railway line, which run parallel through the centre, creating distinct neighbourhoods on either side. The local geography slopes towards the canal basin, a historic hub for the transshipment of goods.

The area functions as a commuter settlement for both Rochdale and Manchester, with Smithy Bridge railway station providing a direct link. Community life centres on a small cluster of shops and services along the main road. A distinctive local landmark is the ornate, stone-built canal bridge known as 'Summit', marking the highest point of the Rochdale Canal's original crossing of the Pennines, a testament to its engineering history.

Area overview

On average Littleborough South & Smithy Bridge has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 83 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 per household in Littleborough South & Smithy Bridge is £49,007 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). Littleborough South & Smithy Bridge is home to around 6,325 people, with a population density of about 344.8 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
83
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
4.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.88(-20%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.6(-11%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.6(+52%)
Vehicle crime
12.65(+110%)
Burglary
9.64(+73%)
North West average

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

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,796
34.14%
Level 3 (A level)
946
17.98%
No qualifications
851
16.18%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
721
13.71%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
449
8.54%
Total 16+ residents: 5,260

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 83 recent sales, the median property price is £245,000 in Littleborough South & Smithy Bridge area, with individual transactions ranging from £66,000 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
Detached21£355,000
Flats1£154,661
Semi-Detached31£252,500
Terraced30£181,000

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

OL150AZ

Hollingworth Road

OL150RB

Wordsworth Crescent

OL158ND

Finance Street

OL158NJ

Arm Road

OL158QR

Whittaker Drive

OL150AE

Heald Lane

OL150EA

Little Clegg Road

OL150JR

West View

OL158NG

May Place

OL150HE

Brook Street

OL150JD

West View

OL162SA

Frances Street

OL158RD

Johnston Avenue

OL150NE

Lincoln Drive

OL150NG

Starfield Avenue

OL150AJ

Hollingworth Fold

OL150AY

Inghams Lane

OL150LF

Fence Nook

OL150HX

Lockside

OL158AQ

Peel Street

OL150DQ

Lakebank

OL150RD

Southey Close

OL158QS

Lodge Bank Road

OL162SB

Stott Street

OL150DD

Lakeside

OL150DJ

Higher Cleggswood Avenue

OL150HP

Taylor Terrace

OL150JN

Blackstone Edge Old Road

OL150LH

Shore Lane

OL158PG

St Andrews Close

OL158QF

Smithy Bridge Road

OL150BF

Littleborough Lakeside

OL150EZ

Durn Street

OL158RA

Fairfax Drive

OL162QJ

Halifax Road

OL150DH

Queens View

OL150DW

Heald Lane

OL150DY

Smithy Bridge Road

OL162HG

Manor Mill Close

OL129FG

Old Hall Mews

OL150AW

Rakewood Road

OL158QL

Chichester Close

OL158RB

Blyth Avenue

OL162QU

Greenfield Lane

OL162SG

Brooklyn Avenue

OL150EG

Fielden Street

OL162SE

Mary Street

OL150AS

Rakewood Road

OL150AU

Hollingworth Road

OL162RY

Wuerdle Farm Way

OL162SF

William Street

OL150BD

Durnlaw Close

OL150DA

Milbury Drive

OL150DX

Smithy Bridge Road

OL150EU

Broadfield Drive

OL150LJ

Whittaker Fold

OL150DU

Laurels Drive

OL158QU

Bridge Bank Road

OL150RA

Coleridge Drive

OL150EQ

Elm Street

OL150HG

Littleborough Lakeside

OL162ST

Wuerdle Close

OL150DT

Higher Bank Road

OL150ER

Greenbank Drive

OL150FQ

Littleborough Lakeside

OL158QQ

Excelsior Terrace

OL162RW

Greenfield View

OL150BS

Milnrow Road

OL150BZ

Milbury Drive

OL150EE

Garden Close

OL150EF

Little Clegg Road

OL150HB

Halifax Road

OL150LE

Swaindrod Lane

OL150AQ

Rakewood Road

OL150BQ

Smithy Bridge Road

OL150DP

Bank Close

OL162SQ

Halifax Road

OL162RR

George Street

OL150HW

Halliwell Street

OL158NF

James Street

OL158HR

Eafield Road

OL158JF

Riverstone Bridge

OL150AT

Rakewood

OL150BJ

Littleborough Lakeside

OL150HH

Oak Street

OL162QF

Turnfield Close

OL150AN

Rakewood Road

OL150AP

Rakewood Road

OL150BH

Roberts Place

OL158QN

Barke Street

OL150EP

Brown Lodge Street

OL150FJ

Littleborough Lakeside

OL150JJ

Gatehouse

OL150BP

Dale View

OL150ET

Brown Lodge Drive

OL150DL

Heald Close

OL150EJ

Kay Street

OL162QQ

Wheelwright Drive

OL150BL

Shaftesbury Avenue

OL150FR

Honresfeld Close

Data Sources

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