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Littleborough West & Wardle

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About

Littleborough West & Wardle encompasses the western fringes of Rochdale, where the urban landscape gives way to open moorland and the steep valleys of the South Pennines. The area includes the historic village of Wardle and stretches towards the reservoirs that mark the boundary with Lancashire. The terrain is defined by the Rochdale Canal and the River Roch, with settlements often clustered along these routes or nestled into the hillsides.

The landscape is dominated by the presence of Watergrove Reservoir, a large body of water surrounded by walking trails and serving as a focal point for local recreation. Drystone walls crisscross the upland pastures, and the area's industrial past is quietly evident in former mill buildings now adapted for other uses.

Area overview

On average Littleborough West & Wardle has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 44 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Littleborough West & Wardle is £52,094 per year. There are 1 schools in Littleborough West & Wardle: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Littleborough West & Wardle is home to around 6,605 people, with a population density of about 508.5 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
44
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
5.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Littleborough West & Wardle Population
6,605
Population density
508.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.17(-51%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.18(-54%)
Vehicle crime
5.6(-7%)
Burglary
5.3(-4%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.15(-43%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,153
93.18%
Pakistani
144
2.18%
Other White
69
1.04%
Irish
39
0.59%
Other Asian
32
0.48%
Total population: 6,603

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,643
31.09%
Level 3 (A level)
1,016
19.22%
No qualifications
862
16.31%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
745
14.1%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
508
9.61%
Total 16+ residents: 5,285

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,095
40.01%
Owns with a mortgage
1,086
39.68%
Private landlord or letting agency
301
11%
Social rents from council
101
3.69%
Other social rented
79
2.89%
Total households: 2,737

Property prices in Littleborough West & Wardle

Based on 70 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 in Littleborough West & Wardle area, with individual transactions ranging from £130,179 up to £650,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Littleborough West & Wardle in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Littleborough West & Wardle over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats2£230,590
Semi-Detached23£240,000
Detached16£315,000
Terraced29£195,000

10 years median price trend in Littleborough West & Wardle

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Littleborough West & Wardle.

All postcodes in Littleborough West & Wardle

OL158EY

Shore Lea

OL158NH

Oliver Close

OL158LB

Foxcroft Street

OL158ER

Clegg Street

OL158NA

Harwood Street

OL129JS

Leaway

OL129AQ

Ashbrook Hey Lane

OL158NZ

Featherstall Road

OL129PG

Knowl Syke Street

OL129PE

Chapel Street

OL158LG

Hawthorn Walk

OL129NH

Alderbank

OL129JA

Wardle Road

OL159LG

Shore Road

OL158LH

Starring Road

OL129HH

Great Howarth

OL129NL

Clough Street

OL158RL

Laburnum Way

OL158RE

Starring Way

OL129LH

Birch Road

OL158FJ

Wardle, Shore & West Littleborough

OL129LY

Birch Hill Lane

OL159HY

Tintern Avenue

OL129NG

Vineyard Close

OL158RZ

Rosemary Drive

OL159LP

Bamford Street

OL129AH

Ashbrook Hey Lane

OL129PA

Pennine Drive

OL129DY

Oakley Way

OL158RJ

Elmore Wood

OL129JQ

Lodge Street

OL129NX

Ramsden Road

OL129LJ

Wardle, Shore & West Littleborough

OL159LL

Cote Lane

OL159HU

Furness Avenue

OL129NE

Bank Lane

OL158LP

Starring Way

OL158DB

James Street

OL158NT

Starring Way

OL129ER

Wardle Road

OL129HU

James Street

OL129JT

Fern Street

OL158LJ

Farm Walk

OL129LS

Shaftesbury Drive

OL158LT

James Street

OL158LU

Wardle, Shore & West Littleborough

OL129JB

Wardle Road

OL158FH

The Villas

OL129EH

Thomas Watson Hill

OL158EW

Shore Mount

OL158DT

Henderson Street

OL158NS

Oak Hill

OL129DD

Regal Fold

OL158RP

Lime Grove

OL129HT

Princess Avenue

OL129LZ

Pedler Brow Lane

OL129NN

Cornbrook Close

OL129LQ

East Street

OL129PD

Back Chapel Street

OL129LG

Birch Road

OL158EB

Gaskell Close

OL158HA

Shore Fold

OL158HB

Calf Hey

OL158ES

Shore Road

OL159LN

Lake View

OL129ND

Bank Lane

OL159LF

Eric Street

OL158HD

Featherstall Square

OL129LW

Newhouse Close

OL129PB

Brook Street

OL129JU

Ramsden Road

OL129NB

Bank Barn Cottages

OL159JA

Kirkstall Avenue

OL159LU

Aberley Fold

OL159LQ

Shore Road

OL158RY

Celandine Close

OL158EH

Moorfield View

OL159JD

Melrose Avenue

OL129PS

Rydings Road

OL158ET

Ribble Avenue

OL158RR

Trefoil Way

OL159HX

Welbeck Avenue

OL158LQ

Wardle, Shore & West Littleborough

OL129UL

Steps Meadow

OL129LX

Birch Road

OL129ST

Bateman Avenue

OL129BB

Wasp Mill Drive

OL129JP

Crossfield Close

OL129NZ

Alpine Drive

OL129JW

Crossfield Road

OL129PP

Pot House Lane

OL158LX

New Road

OL129LE

Ramsden Road

OL129PW

Nick Road Lane

OL158LE

Cecil Street

OL129LB

Ramsden Road

OL158EZ

Shore

OL158LS

Laburnum Way

OL129AJ

Ashbrook Crescent

OL158EU

Hodder Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.