Overview for Spotland Road, ROCHDALE, OL12 7BD

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 Spotland Road, ROCHDALE, OL12 7BD

North West
This postcode is in the
Spotland & Falinge
within
Rochdale
Rural/Urban
Major conurbation   ?

Roadworks near OL12 7BD

Today's roadworks within 3 miles
Planned
47
In Progress
67
Completed
16
Cancelled
4

Road Safety near OL12 7BD

Details of personal injury accidents in and around Spotland Road, OL12 7BD that have been reported to Greater Manchester Police over the past 20 years.

Traffic Levels near OL12 7BD

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Images taken near to Spotland Road, OL12 7BD and the surrounding area

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Rochdale and nearby Videos From YouTube

A view of Shaw and High Crompton

DJI Mavic air 2 - a view of Shaw and High Crompton and St George's playing fields.

Channel: Dave’s drone flights (View Channel)

Published: 19 May 2020

Member of UK Parliament

This postcode is in the Rochdale parliamentary constituency.

Rochdale is a constituency in the North West region of England. The seat has been held by George Galloway (Workers Party of Britain) since February 2024.

MP photograph

Most Recent House Sales for Spotland Road, OL12 7BD

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 OL12 7BD

Latitude
53.61986
Longitude
-2.171925

Residents at OL12 7BD

Households
0
Male
0
Female
0

Sunrise and Sunset at OL12 7BD

Sunrise
05:48
Sunset
18:38

Traffic Emission and Congestion Zones

OL12 7BD is not covered by a Traffic Emission or Congestion Zone

Historical Weather Summary

Clear5.79%
Cloudy75.43%
Rain15.00%
Windy2.95%
Other0.83%

Population

Rochdale
217,000

Deprivation Index

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

Companies Registered at OL12 7BD

Active
13
Inactive
1

Postcode Details for OL12 7BD

Introduced
1 Jul 2007

Recent Updates

17 Mar 2024
Schools Data updated for March 2024
16 Mar 2024
Companies Data updated for February 2024
2 Mar 2024
Police and Crime data updated for January 2024
1 Mar 2024
Energy Performance Certificates (England and Wales) updated January 2024
28 Feb 2024
Sold House Price data updated for January 2024
24 Feb 2024
Added National Park details to Postcodes
18 Feb 2024
Added Traffic Camera Views to Roadworks within London
17 Feb 2024
Schools Data updated for February 2024

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