Rochdale is a town in Greater Manchester, England, at the foothills of the South Pennines on the River Roch, 5.3 miles (8.5 km) northwest of Oldham and 9.8 miles (15.8 km) northeast of Manchester. It is the administrative centre of the Metropolitan Borough of Rochdale, which had a population of 211,699 in 2011.
Rochdale is the birthplace of the modern Co-operative Movement, to which more than one billion people worldwide belonged in 2012. The Rochdale Equitable Pioneers Society was founded in 1844 was the precursor to The Co-operative Group, the largest consumer co-operative in the world.
The M62 motorway to the south of the town is accessed via the A627(M), which starts at Sandbrook Park in Rochdale and runs to Elk Mill in Chadderton. The A627(M) provides drivers a quick access to the M62 and to Oldham. Trains run to Manchester Victoria, Halifax, Dewsbury, Bradford and Leeds. A new service to Burnley and Accrington commenced in 2015.
There are a number of well-established industrial estates in Rochdale; Heywood Distribution Park, Kingsway Business Park and Stakehill Industrial Estate. Some of the large occupiers based in Rochdale include; Aldi Distribution, DSV Global Transport Logistics, NFT Distribution, JD Sports, and Asda Distribution.
BUCKLEY ROAD, ROCHDALE
Hafley Court is located on a self contained site directly on Buckley Road, close to its junction with Park Road and Yorkshire Street (A58). The area is a mixed use area with a number of commercial occupiers within close proximity. Hafley Court is located 5 mins away from local amenities including Kingsway Retail Park, home to occupiers such as Greggs, Subway, McDonalds and Morrisons. Both Rochdale Town Centre Tram Stop and Smithy Bridge Tram Stop are located within 1.2 miles of the site. Rochdale is a major market town located approximately 11 miles from Manchester City Centre. Rochdale benefits from excellent transport links with direct access to the Transpennine M62 Motorway. Both the M66 and M60 (Manchester Orbital) are within 15 minutes drive providing access to the national motorway network. Metrolink services direct to Manchester and other destinations can be accessed in Rochdale
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Sherwood Business Park is located just 0.5 miles from the A627M, providing direct access to Junction 20 of the M62, and the M60, making it ideal for logistics and regional distribution. Rochdale Town Centre is 2 miles to the North and Manchester City Centre is 12 miles to the South. The other occupiers include Barnes Logistics; Robert Scott & Sons; Williams BMW.
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Located just 2 miles from Rochdale town centre, Sandbrook Business Park occupies a prime position within one of Greater Manchester's well-established industrial and commercial hubs. The park benefits from excellent connectivity, with easy access to the M62 and A627(M), providing swift routes to Manchester, Leeds, and the wider motorway network. The surrounding area is home to a diverse mix of national and regional occupiers, reinforcing Sandbrook Business Park's reputation as a strategically positioned and highly regarded business location.
STOCKTON STREET, ROCHDALE
Littleborough Industrial Estate occupies a highly accessible position just off the A58, approximately 0.5 miles from Littleborough Town Centre and in close proximity to Lidl. This prominent location provides excellent visibility to passing traffic and convenient access for industrial and trade occupiers. The estate is strategically situated close to key arterial routes, enhancing connectivity for both local and regional businesses. In addition, the site benefits from swift access to the National Motorway Network. Junction 21 of the M62 motorway is located around 4.5 miles away, offering direct links to Manchester, Leeds, and the wider North West. This strong transport connectivity makes Littleborough Industrial Estate a compelling choice for companies seeking well-positioned, easily accessible industrial accommodation.
STOCKTON STREET, ROCHDALE
Littleborough Industrial Estate occupies a highly accessible position just off the A58, approximately 0.5 miles from Littleborough Town Centre and in close proximity to Lidl. This prominent location provides excellent visibility to passing traffic and convenient access for industrial and trade occupiers. The estate is strategically situated close to key arterial routes, enhancing connectivity for both local and regional businesses. In addition, the site benefits from swift access to the National Motorway Network. Junction 21 of the M62 motorway is located around 4.5 miles away, offering direct links to Manchester, Leeds, and the wider North West. This strong transport connectivity makes Littleborough Industrial Estate a compelling choice for companies seeking well-positioned, easily accessible industrial accommodation.
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Sandbrook Business Park is situated within the established Sandbrook Park development in Rochdale, positioned at the end of the A627(M). The scheme is ideally located approximately 1.7 miles from Rochdale Town Centre and provides direct access to the North West's Motorway Network via Junction 20 of the M62 Motorway, which lies around one mile away. This strategic position ensures excellent regional connectivity across Greater Manchester and beyond. The park is also well served by public transport, with regular bus services operating along Manchester Road linking directly to the Town Centre, where Rochdale railway station offers rail services across the region and nationally, supporting convenient commuting and business travel.
BUCKLEY ROAD, ROCHDALE
Hafley Court is located on a self contained site directly on Buckley Road, close to its junction with Park Road and Yorkshire Street (A58). The area is a mixed use area with a number of commercial occupiers within close proximity. Hafley Court is located 5 mins away from local amenities including Kingsway Retail Park, home to occupiers such as Greggs, Subway, McDonalds and Morrisons. Both Rochdale Town Centre Tram Stop and Smithy Bridge Tram Stop are located within 1.2 miles of the site. Rochdale is a major market town located approximately 11 miles from Manchester City Centre. Rochdale benefits from excellent transport links with direct access to the Transpennine M62 Motorway. Both the M66 and M60 (Manchester Orbital) are within 15 minutes drive providing access to the national motorway network. Metrolink services direct to Manchester and other destinations can be accessed in Rochdale
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