Bamford, Greater Manchester facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Bamford |
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 Bamford
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| Population | 9,693 (2011) |
| OS grid reference | SD858144 |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | ROCHDALE |
| Postcode district | OL11 |
| Dialling code | 01706 |
| Police | Greater Manchester |
| Fire | Greater Manchester |
| Ambulance | North West |
| EU Parliament | North West England |
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Bamford is a nice residential area located in Rochdale, which is part of Greater Manchester, England. It's a place where many people live in homes and enjoy their community.
Discovering Bamford
Bamford is a well-known area within the larger town of Rochdale. It's found in the North West of England, a region with a rich history and many interesting places.
Bamford's Past
Long ago, Bamford was part of a larger area called Birtle-with-Bamford. This area also included its neighbour, Birtle. These were old types of local areas, like small communities grouped together.
In 1933, Birtle-with-Bamford was split up. Later, in 1974, Bamford officially became part of the Metropolitan Borough of Rochdale. This means it joined the local government area that manages services for Rochdale and its surrounding places.
How Bamford is Represented
Bamford is part of a special area called a "ward." A ward is like a local district used for elections. People in the Bamford ward vote for their local representatives.
This ward is also part of a bigger area called the Heywood and Middleton constituency. A constituency is an area that elects one person to speak for them in the Houses of Parliament in London. This is where laws are made for the whole country.
People of Bamford
Every few years, the UK counts all the people living in different areas. This is called a census. The last count in 2011 showed that 9,693 people lived in the Bamford ward. This helps us understand how many people live in the area and how it might be growing or changing.
