New Homes in Rochdale

Live the life

Located in the foothills of the Pennines and just a short drive from Manchester, Rochdale a vibrant town with lots to see and do in the local area. Whether you’re exploring the countryside, shopping at the local market or taking a ride on the heritage railway, there’s something for the whole family to enjoy close to your new home in Rochdale.

Things to see and do

Rochdale is home to a number of different attractions, from the gothic Town Hall to the Pioneer’s Museum and Greater Manchester Fire Services Museum. If you enjoy shopping, you can browse the shops at Rochdale Exchange Shopping Centre or take a day trip to the intu Trafford Centre in Manchester.

If you love exploring the outdoors, there are lots of green spaces in and around Rochdale including Greenbooth Reservoir, Healey Dell Nature Reserve and Tandle Hill Country Park. If you enjoy hiking or cycling, you can get active in the Pennine Hills or the Peak District National Park.

Manchester is within easy reach of Rochdale, where you can go shopping at the Arndale Centre, enjoy a meal in the Northern Quarter or visit one of the city’s many museums, including the National Football Museum and the Museum of Science and Industry.

Other places of interest near your new home in Rochdale include Rochdale Golf Club, Springfield Park Model Railway, the East Lancashire Steam Railway and Hollingworth Lake Activity Centre.

Education

If you have school-age children, it’s good to know that there are a number of excellent schools close by. St. Michael’s Church of England Primary School, Whittaker Moss Primary School, Caldershaw Primary School and Hollingworth Academy are all rated ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted, while universities within commuting distance include the University of Manchester, the University of Salford and Manchester Metropolitan University.

Getting to Rochdale

If you’re commuting for work or visiting family and friends, it’s easy to get to and from Rochdale by car, tram or train. From Manchester city centre, the Metrolink journey to Rochdale takes around 45 minutes, while the train takes 20 minutes and the car journey around 40 minutes depending on traffic.

Travelling by car, Rochdale is 45 minutes from Leeds, one hour from Liverpool and one hour 30 minutes from Sheffield. If you’re going abroad, Manchester Airport is only a 35 minute drive away and can also be reached by public transport.