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Rochdale is a town in Greater Manchester, England, situated in the foothills of the South Pennines and serving as the administrative centre of the Metropolitan Borough of Rochdale.

Facit is a small locality within Rochdale, notable for its historical railway station that operated from 1870 to 1947. The area is part of the OL 12 postal district and has a heritage linked to the former Facit Branch of the Rochdale–Bacup line.

Great Howarth is a small settlement near Rochdale in Lancashire, known historically as part of the Howarth family name region. It offers a rural setting with traditional English village character.

Healey is a residential area within the town of Rochdale in Greater Manchester. It is part of the Metropolitan Borough of Rochdale and has a population of around 10,000 people according to the 2011 census.

Hurstead is a small locality within the town of Rochdale in Greater Manchester. It is part of the larger urban area that sits in the foothills of the South Pennines and is situated in the valley of the River Roch.

Shawforth is a historic hamlet that grew around a railway station and lies along the A671 road, nestled within the South Pennines beside the River Spodden.

Wardle is a small village in Greater Manchester, close to Littleborough and Rochdale, and about 12 miles north‑northeast of Manchester. It sits in the foothills of the South Pennines, offering a rural setting within easy reach of larger towns.

Whitworth is a small town in Lancashire with a population of about 7,500. It lies in the foothills of the Pennines, between Bacup to the north and Rochdale to the south, giving a mix of rural charm and proximity to larger towns.