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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

OL158RS

New Road

OL150DR

Woodbank Road

OL150HT

Lord Street

OL158JD

Stubley Gardens

OL150HQ

Ealees Road

OL150JP

Shore Hill

OL150ND

Brentwood Close

OL150DS

Highlands

OL150JL

Blackstone Edge Old Road

OL162RZ

Halifax Road

OL150ES

Bridgenorth Drive

OL162RT

Smithy Bridge Road

OL150AG

Rakewood Road

OL150DE

Cleggswood Avenue

OL150JX

Blackstone Edge Old Road

OL158QT

Brown Bank Road

OL150BU

Knowl View

OL158JY

Spen Fold

OL158QW

Edward Avenue

OL162RS

Springfield Lane

OL162SR

Calliards Road

OL129QA

Union Road

OL150AH

Syke Road

OL162QP

Clegg Hall Road

OL158AF

Station Road

OL158JU

Cutland Way

OL150BB

Sun Drive

OL150BN

Milnrow Road

OL150HF

East Street

OL150JH

Blackstone Edge Old Road

OL150JW

Blackstone Edge Old Road

OL158AG

Railway Street

OL158NL

New Road

OL158YF

Yea Fold

OL150BW

Leighton Avenue

OL158QX

Bridge Bank Road

OL162QN

Dyehouse Lane

OL162SL

Wuerdle Street

OL150BG

Oak Street

OL150EN

Wrigley Place

OL150HA

Canal Street

OL158QJ

Rose Avenue

OL162SD

Holland Street

OL150HJ

Ealees

OL150HL

Halifax Road

OL150LL

Blackstone Edge Old Road

OL162SS

Wuerdle Place

OL150JG

Halifax Road

OL150DF

Cleggswood Avenue

OL150DG

Beechwood Avenue

OL150HN

Halifax Road

OL150LG

Halifax Road

OL162QE

Carrington Close

OL150DB

Smithy Bridge Road

OL150DN

Lakebank

OL150JQ

Heather Bank

OL162QL

Greengrove Bank

OL162QR

Clegg Hall Road

OL150AL

Rakewood Road

OL150AR

Rakewood

OL150AX

Schofield Hall Road

OL150BX

Wood Heys Road

OL150EW

Henry Street

OL150FP

Littleborough Lakeside

OL158NN

Dearnley Passage

OL162BJ

Lambs Fold

OL162SP

South View Road

OL129QD

Halifax Road

OL150BT

Derwent Drive

OL150EB

Mill Street

OL150NA

Abbey Drive

OL162SW

South View Terrace

OL150FH

Littleborough Lakeside

OL150HS

Egerton Street

OL129EJ

Oakhurst Close

OL150EX

Harry Davies Court

OL150LD

Limefield Terrace

OL162QD

Tarnside Close

OL162QS

Dobwheel Cottages

OL150ED

Garden Way

OL150EY

Whittaker Lane

OL150HR

Durn Street Industrial Estate

OL150LQ

Blackstone Edge Old Road

OL150BY

Merlin Close

OL150HD

West Street

OL150HY

Rake Terrace

OL150NB

Willow Rise

OL158NE

School Street

OL162QX

Greenfield Lane

OL150DZ

Walmsley Avenue

OL162SJ

Old Road

Data Sources

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