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 miles18.3 km
- Bradford 18.8 miles30.2 km
- Oldham 6.1 miles9.8 km
- Wigan 21.6 miles34.8 km
- Warrington 24.9 miles40 km
- Burnley 12.6 miles20.2 km
- Huddersfield 13.9 miles22.4 km
- Blackburn 17.1 miles27.5 km
- Bolton 12.7 miles20.4 km
- Stockport 15 miles24.1 km
- Salford 11.2 miles18.1 km
- Rochdale 1.9 miles3 km
Neighbouring places
- Central Rochdale Ward 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Wardle, Shore & West Littleborough Ward 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Milnrow Built-up area 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Healey Ward 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Kingsway Ward 1.5 miles2.5 km
- Wardle Built-up area 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Littleborough Built-up area 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Milkstone & Deeplish Ward 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Spotland & Falinge Ward 1.8 miles3 km
- Rochdale Built-up area 1.9 miles3 km
- Milnrow & Newhey Ward 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Balderstone & Kirkholt Ward 2.2 miles3.6 km
Example postcodes in Smallbridge & Firgrove
OL16 3AU, OL12 9RZ, OL16 4AZ, OL12 9EB, OL16 3AX, OL16 5AE, OL12 9TJ, OL12 9UT, OL16 2XG … See all
Transport links
- Manchester Airport 19.7 miles31.7 km
- Leeds Bradford International Airport 25.4 miles40.9 km
- Smithy Bridge Railway Station 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Rochdale Railway Station 1.4 miles2.3 km
Hotels near Smallbridge & Firgrove Ad
- Hampton by Hilton Rochdale 3 1 mile1.7 km
- The Royal Toby Hotel 3 2.8 miles4.4 km
- The Rake Tapas Accommodation 4 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Grains Bar Hotel 3 4.7 miles7.6 km
- Lake Lounge Rooms 1.3 miles2 km
- The Old Bell Inn 6.3 miles10.1 km
- The Saddleworth Hotel 4 6.3 miles10.1 km
- Mercure Manchester Norton Grange Hotel & Spa 4 3.7 miles5.9 km
- Fairway Inn 7.7 miles12.4 km
- Eagle and Child, Ramsbottom 7.2 miles11.6 km
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 miles3.2 km
- Blackstone Edge Mountains 3.9 miles6.2 km
- Boundary Park Stadium 4.9 miles7.9 km
- Gigg Lane Stadium 7.4 miles11.9 km
- Forest of Rossendale Forest 7.9 miles12.8 km
- Heaton Park Estate 8.5 miles13.6 km
- School Stadium 8.7 miles14 km
- Manchester Velodrome Stadium 10 miles16.1 km
- City of Manchester Stadium Stadium 10.2 miles16.4 km
- Agecroft Hall Archaeological site 10.2 miles16.5 km
- Manchester MEN Arena Stadium 10.6 miles17 km
- Manchester Evening News Arena Stadium 10.6 miles17 km