Bamford, Greater Manchester
| Bamford | |
|---|---|
Bamford Chapel | |
Bamford Location within Greater Manchester | |
| Population | 10,428 (2021) |
| OS grid reference | SD858144 |
| Metropolitan borough | |
| Metropolitan county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | ROCHDALE |
| Postcode district | OL11 |
| Dialling code | 01706 |
| Police | Greater Manchester |
| Fire | Greater Manchester |
| Ambulance | North West |
| UK Parliament | |
Bamford is a suburban area within the Metropolitan Borough of Rochdale, Greater Manchester, England. Historically part of Lancashire until the local government reorganisation of 1974, Bamford was formerly a township within the civil parish of Middleton and later part of the Birtle-with-Bamford township. Today, it is primarily a residential district situated to the west of Rochdale town centre.