Bardsley is located close to Fitton Hill and Hathershaw along Oldham’s southern boundary with Ashton-Under-Lyne. FirstBus and Stagecoach provide frequent bus services to Oldham, Rochdale, Middleton, Chadderton and Ashton-Under-Lyne.
Most homes in the area are in walking distance of Ashton Road with its variety of shops, including Tesco Express.
Within the area is Bardsley play area and play wall with Multi play unit, flat swings, springy’s and a National playing fields association (FIT Fields in trust) play wall.
Park Bridge can also be found a short distance away, the former ironworks and railway exported iron and steel around the world for nearly 200 years. Park Bridge Heritage Centre was established in 1975, within the old stables building, offering an insight into its historical significance.
Bardsley neighbours the Fitton Hill, Limeside and Hathershaw areas.