Smooth North West

Smooth North West is part of the Smooth Radio network, owned by Global. It broadcasts on 100.4 FM from Winter Hill, and on DAB in 3 local areas.

The transmitter at Winter Hill runs at 5 kW and serves North West England.

Of the towns in our guide, it should have a good signal in Blackpool, Bolton, Liverpool, Manchester, St Helens, Stockport and 23 other towns and fringe reception in Halifax, Huddersfield, Stoke-on-Trent and 9 other towns.

RAJAR's Q2 2026 survey puts Smooth North West's weekly audience at 1.2 million listeners, a 9.0% share of radio listening in its area.