Smallbridge & Firgrove (electoral ward) sits to the north‑east of Rochdale town centre, within the Metropolitan Borough of Rochdale in Greater Manchester. It’s largely suburban and residential, with a mix of terraced and semi‑detached housing clustered on the slopes of the local valley and fringe countryside; small local shops and frequent bus links keep it connected to the town and wider conurbation.
The area shares the industrial heritage common to the borough, with former mill sites and a history tied to textiles, but today combines commuter‑belt character with pockets of local industry and active community groups. Proximity to valley green spaces and the course of the River Roch gives residents access to walking routes and informal recreation, while local schools and community centres play a big role in social life.
Postcode districts covering Smallbridge & Firgrove
Most populated places nearby
- Manchester 11.3 miles
- Bradford 18.8 miles
- Oldham 6.1 miles
- Wigan 21.6 miles
- Warrington 24.9 miles
- Burnley 12.6 miles
- Huddersfield 13.9 miles
- Blackburn 17.1 miles
- Bolton 12.7 miles
- Stockport 15 miles
- Salford 11.2 miles
- Rochdale 1.9 miles
Neighbouring places
- Central Rochdale Ward 0.8 miles
- Wardle, Shore & West Littleborough Ward 1.2 miles
- Milnrow Built-up area 1.3 miles
- Healey Ward 1.4 miles
- Kingsway Ward 1.5 miles
- Wardle Built-up area 1.6 miles
- Littleborough Built-up area 1.7 miles
- Milkstone & Deeplish Ward 1.7 miles
- Spotland & Falinge Ward 1.8 miles
- Rochdale Built-up area 1.9 miles
- Milnrow & Newhey Ward 2.2 miles
- Balderstone & Kirkholt Ward 2.2 miles
Example postcodes in Smallbridge & Firgrove
OL12 9QR, OL16 4HL, OL16 4BG, OL12 9RE, OL12 9QT, OL12 9FH, OL16 2PR, OL16 2UY, OL12 9SB … See all
Transport links
- Manchester Airport 19.7 miles
- Leeds Bradford International Airport 25.4 miles
- Smithy Bridge Railway Station 0.9 miles
- Rochdale Railway Station 1.4 miles
Hotels near Smallbridge & Firgrove Ad
- Hampton by Hilton Rochdale 3 1 mile
- The Royal Toby Hotel 3 2.8 miles
- Broadfield Park Hotel 3 1.4 miles
- Mercure Manchester Norton Grange Hotel And Spa 4 3.6 miles
- Premier Inn Rochdale 3 1.9 miles
- Village Hotel Manchester Bury 3 6.4 miles
- Red Hall Hotel 3 7 miles
- Premier Inn Oldham Central 3 5 miles
- Boat & Horses Inn 4 6.9 miles
- 19 Bacup Road 4 5.5 miles
Schools in Smallbridge & Firgrove
- Alice Ingham Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Primary
- Belfield Community School Primary
- Great Howarth School Independent - special
- Hamer Community Primary School Primary
- Kentmere Primary Academy Primary
- Meadows School Independent - special
- Springside Special
Local points of interest
- Spotland Stadium Stadium 2 miles
- Blackstone Edge Mountains 3.9 miles
- Boundary Park Stadium 4.9 miles
- Gigg Lane Stadium 7.4 miles
- Forest of Rossendale Forest 7.9 miles
- Heaton Park Estate 8.5 miles
- School Stadium 8.7 miles
- Manchester Velodrome Stadium 10 miles
- City of Manchester Stadium Stadium 10.2 miles
- Agecroft Hall Archaeological site 10.2 miles
- Manchester MEN Arena Stadium 10.6 miles
- Manchester Evening News Arena Stadium 10.6 miles