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Helmshore

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About

Helmshore occupies the eastern side of the Rossendale Valley, characterised by its steep, green hillsides and the River Ogden flowing through its centre. The area's landscape is deeply shaped by its industrial past, with former mill buildings, notably Higher Mill, standing as prominent features along the waterways. Residential streets, a mix of traditional stone terraces and later housing, climb the valley slopes from the main through road.

The community is served by local shops and businesses clustered along Haslingden Old Road. A defining aspect is the presence of the Helmshore Mills Textile Museum, housed in the historic mill complex, which details the region's central role in the wool and cotton industries. Surrounding moorland provides accessible walking routes onto the open tops of the West Pennine Moors.

Area overview

On average Helmshore has low deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 8.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Helmshore is £51,248 per year. The median sale price in Helmshore is £250,000 (around £275 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £195,000 and £347,500. There are 2 schools in Helmshore: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
8.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Helmshore

Median price: £250,000
Price per sq ft: £275
Sales (last 12 months): 81
Typical range (middle 50%): £195K – £348K

Based on 81 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 (about £275 per square foot) in Helmshore area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £630,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Helmshore over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached23£372,500£321
Semi-Detached28£232,000£284
Terraced22£196,000£235
Flats8£139,000£205

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Helmshore

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Helmshore.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£200,000£196,500£144,000£120,000
2017£230,500£170,000£165,000£152,500
2018£265,000£187,500£163,000£128,000
2019£235,000£156,500£180,000£130,000
2020£319,000£198,500£175,000£158,000
2021£335,000£192,475£215,000£164,750
2022£315,000£155,000£246,950£195,000
2023£321,500£175,500£220,000£171,250
2024£317,500£250,000£217,500£180,000
2025£345,000£210,000£240,000£173,000
2026£381,250£151,500£232,000£195,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Helmshore.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Helmshore.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£200£152£177£152
2017£216£184£193£135
2018£225£187£200£148
2019£232£197£188£141
2020£251£197£204£161
2021£262£218£227£172
2022£347£249£280£194
2023£319£269£267£211
2024£279£300£272£212
2025£308£207£275£190
2026£365£205£314£245
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Helmshore.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Helmshore in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Rossendale district.

Band A£1,680
Band B£1,960
Band C£2,240
Band D£2,520
Band E£3,080
Band F£3,640
Band G£4,200
Band H£5,040

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Helmshore ward.

Local councillors

Alan Woods

Helmshore - Elected 2 May 2024

Conservative

Ann Hodgkiss

Helmshore - Elected 2 May 2024

Conservative

Samara Barnes

Helmshore - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party