Grade II listed · Rochdale

Rochdale Bridge, at the junction of The Esplanade, Yorkshire Street, The Butts, South Parade, Rochdale

Rochdale Bridge, at the junction of The Esplanade, Yorkshire Street, The Butts, South Parade, Rochdale is a Grade II listed building in Rochdale, first listed on 6 June 2019. It is one of 333 Grade II entries among 359 listed buildings in Rochdale; 97% of Rochdale’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Rochdale Bridge, at the junction of The Esplanade, Yorkshire Street, The Butts, South Parade, Rochdale
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1461917
Date first listed	6 June 2019
Local planning authority	Rochdale
Location	53.61680, -2.15814 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1461917

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What the grade means for works

Grade II buildings are of special interest and make up over 90% of listed buildings in England. Most alterations, extensions and many internal changes still need listed building consent from the council.

The protection covers the whole building, inside and out, plus fixtures and attached structures. Typical works that need consent: replacing windows or doors, removing walls or historic fabric, changing roof coverings, installing solar panels or external insulation, and adding extensions.

Listed buildings near Rochdale Bridge, at the junction of The Esplanade, Yorkshire Street, The Butts, South Parade, Rochdale

Name	Grade	Distance
The Former Oldham Joint Stock Bank, now HSBC	II	26 m
Former Blue Bell Inn	II	44 m
Former Union Bank of Manchester, 5 South Parade	II	45 m
17, Yorkshire Street	II	71 m
Former Post Office, corner of Packer Street and Fleece Street	II	75 m
The Old Post Office	II	80 m
The former Royds Bank	II	90 m
10, 12, 14 and 16, Baillie Street	II	100 m
5, Baillie Street	II	105 m
Rochdale Cenotaph	I	120 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Rochdale Bridge, at the junction of The Esplanade, Yorkshire Street, The Butts, South Parade, Rochdale listed?

Yes. Rochdale Bridge, at the junction of The Esplanade, Yorkshire Street, The Butts, South Parade, Rochdale is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1461917, first listed on 6 June 2019. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Rochdale Bridge, at the junction of The Esplanade, Yorkshire Street, The Butts, South Parade, Rochdale?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Rochdale, in addition to any planning permission or building regulations approval. Like-for-like repairs often do not, but confirm with the council’s conservation officer before you start.

Source: National Heritage List for England, © Historic England 2026, via planning.data.gov.uk. Contains Ordnance Survey data © Crown copyright and database right. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Retrieved 12 October 2026. Local authority assigned from the list entry point. This page is a summary — the legal record is the official list entry.