Overview for Lower Standrings, ROCHDALE, OL11 5YW

Introduction

Rochdale (ROTCH-dayl) is a town in Greater Manchester, England, and the administrative centre of the Metropolitan Borough of Rochdale. In the 2021 census the town had a population of 111,261, compared to 223,773 for the wider borough. Rochdale is in the foothills of the South Pennines and lies in the dale (valley) of the River Roch, 5 miles (8 km) northwest of Oldham and 10 miles (16 km) northeast of Manchester.

Rochdale's recorded history begins with an entry in the Domesday Book of 1086 as "Recedham Manor". The ancient parish of Rochdale was a division of the Salford Hundred and one of the larger ecclesiastical parishes in England, comprising several townships. By 1251, the town had become of such importance that it was granted a royal charter.

The town became a centre of northern England's woollen trade, and by the early 18th century was described as being "remarkable for its many wealthy merchants". In the 19th century it became a mill town and centre for textile manufacture during the Industrial Revolution. The town is historically within Lancashire, and was a county borough within the county prior to 1974.

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Summary for Lower Standrings, ROCHDALE, OL11 5YW

North West
This postcode is in the
Norden
within
Rochdale
Rural/Urban
Major conurbation   ?

Roadworks near OL11 5YW

Today's roadworks within 3 miles
Planned
43
In Progress
43
Completed
1
Cancelled
1

Road Safety near OL11 5YW

Details of personal injury accidents in and around Lower Standrings, OL11 5YW that have been reported to Greater Manchester Police over the past 20 years.

Traffic Levels near OL11 5YW

View traffic levels near Lower Standrings, OL11 5YW from official Department for Transport counts.

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Rochdale and nearby Videos From YouTube

Uppermill, Saddleworth, Oldham, UK by drone

Drone video footage over Uppermill High St area 1 Sept 2021.

Channel: Super RC (View Channel)

Published: 2 Sep 2021

Member of UK Parliament

This postcode is in the Heywood and Middleton parliamentary constituency.

Heywood and Middleton is a constituency in the North West region of England. The seat has been held by Chris Clarkson (Conservative) since December 2019.

MP photograph

Most Recent House Sales for Lower Standrings, OL11 5YW

No recorded house sales or transfers for this postcode.

Local Petrol Station Prices

Petrol Standard (E10)
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Petrol Super (E5)
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Diesel Standard (B7)
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Diesel Super (B7)
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Coordinates for OL11 5YW

Latitude
53.62171
Longitude
-2.197137

Residents at OL11 5YW

Households
3
Male
5
Female
6
People per Household
3.67

Sunrise and Sunset at OL11 5YW

Sunrise
05:42
Sunset
20:30

Traffic Emission and Congestion Zones

OL11 5YW is not covered by a Traffic Emission or Congestion Zone

Historical Weather Summary

Clear6.44%
Cloudy78.19%
Rain12.38%
Windy2.52%
Other0.47%

Population

Rochdale
217,000

Deprivation Index

75.4 England
The lower the score (out of 100),
the more deprived the postcode

Average Energy Performance

Domestic Certificates

Companies Registered at OL11 5YW

Active
None

Postcode Details for OL11 5YW

Introduced
1 Jan 1980

Recent Updates

18 Apr 2024
Added Traffic Camera Views from Traffic Scotland to Roadworks within Scotland
15 Apr 2024
Schools Data updated for April 2024
10 Apr 2024
Companies Data updated for March 2024
7 Apr 2024
New option to receive automatic updates to roadworks that affect you
7 Apr 2024
Police and Crime data updated for February 2024
3 Apr 2024
Sold House Price data updated for February 2024
30 Mar 2024
Energy Performance Certificates (England and Wales) updated February 2024
28 Mar 2024
New feature to use Geolocating functions to detect your current location

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