Healey is a mainly residential ward in the Metropolitan Borough of Rochdale, in Greater Manchester, lying a short distance north of Rochdale town centre. The neighbourhood sits on the lower slopes leading away from the hills towards the Pennines, so it benefits from nearby green spaces while remaining close to urban shops and local schools.
Historically the area grew with the wider cotton and textile economy of the 19th century and today shows that mix of Victorian terraces and later social housing; it is largely commuter-orientated with many residents travelling into Manchester and beyond for work. Community life is anchored by local clubs, neighbourhood centres and small independent traders, and there have been periodic regeneration efforts to improve housing and public facilities while retaining a strong local identity.
Postcode districts covering Healey
Most populated places nearby
- Manchester 11.5 miles
- Bradford 19.6 miles
- Preston 24.1 miles
- Oldham 6.9 miles
- Wigan 20.5 miles
- Warrington 24.2 miles
- Burnley 11.6 miles
- Huddersfield 15.2 miles
- Blackburn 15.7 miles
- Bolton 11.5 miles
- Stockport 15.4 miles
- Salford 11 miles
Neighbouring places
- Spotland & Falinge Ward 0.8 miles
- Central Rochdale Ward 1.1 miles
- Rochdale Built-up area 1.3 miles
- Smallbridge & Firgrove Ward 1.4 miles
- Wardle, Shore & West Littleborough Ward 1.6 miles
- Wardle Built-up area 1.7 miles
- Milkstone & Deeplish Ward 1.7 miles
- Bamford Ward 2 miles
- Whitworth Built-up area 2.1 miles
- Kingsway Ward 2.4 miles
- Milnrow Built-up area 2.6 miles
- Norden Ward 2.6 miles
Example postcodes in Healey
OL12 6HW, OL12 7UY, OL12 6XL, OL12 9TF, OL12 0JL, OL12 0BT, OL12 6LD, OL12 7UZ, OL12 6PD … See all
Transport links
- Manchester Airport 19.8 miles
- Leeds Bradford International Airport 26.1 miles
- Rochdale Railway Station 1.6 miles
- Smithy Bridge Railway Station 2.1 miles
Hotels near Healey Ad
- Hampton by Hilton Rochdale 3 1.1 miles
- The Royal Toby Hotel 3 2.5 miles
- The Rake Tapas Accommodation 4 3.3 miles
- Grains Bar Hotel 3 6 miles
- Lake Lounge Rooms 2.5 miles
- The Old Bell Inn 7.6 miles
- Eagle and Child, Ramsbottom 5.8 miles
- Mercure Manchester Norton Grange Hotel & Spa 4 3.7 miles
- The Saddleworth Hotel 4 7.6 miles
- Fairway Inn 8 miles
Schools in Healey
- Falinge Park High School Secondary
- Healey Foundation Primary School Primary
- Shawclough Community Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Spotland Stadium Stadium 1.1 miles
- Blackstone Edge Mountains 5 miles
- Boundary Park Stadium 5.6 miles
- Gigg Lane Stadium 6.5 miles
- Forest of Rossendale Forest 6.8 miles
- School Stadium 7.6 miles
- Heaton Park Estate 8.1 miles
- Agecroft Hall Archaeological site 9.8 miles
- Manchester Velodrome Stadium 10.2 miles
- City of Manchester Stadium Stadium 10.4 miles
- Manchester MEN Arena Stadium 10.5 miles
- Manchester Evening News Arena Stadium 10.5 miles