Property profile

14Wheelwright Drive

OL16 2QQ

Smallbridge & Firgrove

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Map showing 14, Wheelwright Drive, Rochdale

Property Price
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Estimated sale price

£360,000

Detached sold in Smallbridge & Firgrove

The box shows the middle 50% of detached sale prices, the whiskers show the 5th to 95th percentile, and the marker shows this property's estimated price.

Half of similar homes sold within the box; most sold within the wider line.

An indicative model estimate, not a survey or formal valuation.

This property vs market

Last sold11 Dec 2000
£110,000Change since last sale: +£248,000 (+225%)
Annualised change
+4.7% per yearRochdale annualised change (detached) since 2000: +5.7% per yearThis property's value grew slower than the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £287 per sq ft
£237 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: −£49 per sq ft (−17%)
Local sold pricesMedian for detached in Smallbridge & Firgrove
£273,500Estimate vs local median: +£84,000 (+31%)
How this estimate is calculated

Area360's automated valuation uses available property details, recorded sales and local market data to estimate a sale price. This automated estimate is a guide, not a survey, mortgage valuation or formal valuation. See the valuation methodology and limitations.

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Property facts

Property typeHouse / Detached
TenureLeasehold
Construction period1983-1990
Floor area140 m² / 1,507 sq ft
Rooms8 habitable / 8 heated
EPC ratingD
EPC inspection11 Apr 2014

Sales history

DatePriceChange
11 Dec 2000£110,000-

Local market

Property prices in Smallbridge & Firgrove

Median price: £170,000
Price per sq ft: £194
Sales (last 12 months): 83
Typical range (middle 50%): £125K – £209K

Based on 83 recent sales, the median property price is £170,000 (about £194 per square foot) in Smallbridge & Firgrove area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £428,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Smallbridge & Firgrove over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached12£273,500£287
Semi-Detached20£175,000£223
Terraced47£155,000£171
Flats4£105,000£165

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Smallbridge & Firgrove

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Smallbridge & Firgrove.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£176,000£44,250£103,000£74,250
2017£246,995£56,000£100,000£74,950
2018£257,498£59,000£107,000£75,000
2019£240,000£55,000£121,000£90,000
2020£224,000£72,250£115,000£85,000
2021£265,000£72,475£138,000£102,000
2022£329,500£76,250£158,000£108,000
2023£316,250£83,000£166,500£122,500
2024£344,000£72,500£180,000£122,000
2025£340,000£99,000£175,000£154,000
2026£290,000£100,000£172,500£150,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Smallbridge & Firgrove.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Smallbridge & Firgrove.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£166£74£138£87
2017£199£98£139£86
2018£208£84£138£86
2019£218£88£147£106
2020£189£107£156£103
2021£233£137£185£124
2022£250£114£202£139
2023£283£134£211£139
2024£260£102£236£148
2025£287£186£213£167
2026£275£171£231£182
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Smallbridge & Firgrove.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Smallbridge & Firgrove in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL16 2QQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL16 2QQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Dec 20258, Old Brow Lane, Rochdale, OL16 2QGDetachedLeasehold£218,000
25 Jul 20253, Greengrove Bank, Rochdale, OL16 2QLSemi-DetachedFreehold£430,000
29 Apr 2026424, Halifax Road, Rochdale, OL16 2RQTerracedLeasehold£62,000
27 Feb 202623, Church Street, Rochdale, OL16 2RETerracedLeasehold£100,000
11 Jun 20266, Turnfield Close, Rochdale, OL16 2QFDetachedLeasehold£425,000

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
2 Wheelwright Drive, RochdaleLeasehold123 m²£368,000 (2024)
4 Wheelwright Drive, RochdaleLeasehold229 m²£300,000 (2025)
6 Wheelwright Drive, RochdaleLeasehold171 m²£445,000 (2022)
7, Wheelwright Drive, RochdaleLeasehold73 m²£215,000 (2019)
8, Wheelwright Drive, RochdaleLeasehold162 m²£202,000 (2003)
9, Wheelwright Drive, RochdaleLeasehold72 m²£207,500 (2019)
11, Wheelwright Drive, RochdaleLeasehold56 m²£120,000 (2014)
12, Wheelwright Drive, RochdaleLeasehold114 m²£250,000 (2020)
13 Wheelwright Drive, RochdaleLeasehold64 m²£232,000 (2023)
18, Wheelwright Drive, RochdaleLeasehold115 m²£182,000 (2014)

Area insights for OL16 2QQ

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Overview

Postcode OL16 2QQ is located in a major urban area, within the Smallbridge & Firgrove area of Rochdale in the North West region, and forms part of the Littleborough South & Smithy Bridge area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 128 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Littleborough South & Smithy Bridge is £49,007 per year. The median sale price in Smallbridge & Firgrove is £170,000 (around £194 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £125,000 and £209,000. The nearest station is Smithy Bridge, about 0.7 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
128
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

6/10

Littleborough South & Smithy Bridge has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,238 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 49% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Littleborough South & Smithy Bridge has a very high crime rate, with approximately 128 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 4.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Littleborough South & Smithy Bridge is £49,007 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 295 ft away from OL16 2QQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Littleborough South & Smithy Bridge near OL16 2QQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Smithy Bridge located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for OL16 2QQ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Smithy Bridge

N/A

Walking directions to Smithy Bridge

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
588
Population density
729.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
52.39(+40%)
Criminal damage and arson
18.54(+106%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.62(-2%)
Vehicle crime
15.76(+163%)
Burglary
14.37(+159%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
341
58.09%
Pakistani
105
17.89%
Bangladeshi
53
9.03%
Other Asian
24
4.09%
Other
23
3.92%
Total population: 587

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
179
40.41%
Level 3 (A level)
86
19.41%
No qualifications
59
13.32%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
54
12.19%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
33
7.45%
Total 16+ residents: 443

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
103
56.59%
Owns outright
64
35.16%
Shared ownership
7
3.85%
Private landlord or letting agency
7
3.85%
Other forms of private rent
1
0.55%
Total households: 182

Schools

In the OL16 2QQ postcode area, located within Littleborough South & Smithy Bridge, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for OL16 2QQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.2 miNot applicableMeadows SchoolOther independent special school
0.3 miPrimaryKentmere Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led
0.3 miPrimaryAlice Ingham Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of OL16 2QQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for OL16 2QQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miBargain BoozeRochdale, OL12 9AFWalking directions to Bargain Booze
0.2 miLondisHalifax Road, Rochdale, OL16 2RPWalking directions to Londis
0.2 miPremier21 Stevenson Square, Rochdale, OL12 9SAWalking directions to Premier
0.4 miNIsa Braddocks Close, Rochdale, OL12 9QZWalking directions to NIsa