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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
18.02(-51%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.18(-56%)
Vehicle crime
5.6(-7%)
Burglary
5.3(-5%)
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 67 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 in Littleborough West & Wardle area, with individual transactions ranging from £124,000 up to £555,000.

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
Detached12£299,000
Flats1£130,179
Semi-Detached23£245,000
Terraced31£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

OL158FH

The Villas

OL129HH

Great Howarth

OL158EW

Shore Mount

OL129LG

Birch Road

OL129BB

Wasp Mill Drive

OL129JY

Heath Road

OL129NA

Bank Barn Lane

OL158RR

Trefoil Way

OL158RZ

Rosemary Drive

OL129UQ

Little Howarth Way

OL159JE

Calder Avenue

OL129ND

Bank Lane

OL158HA

Shore Fold

OL158EL

Turf Terrace

OL158RN

Sycamore Close

OL159LQ

Shore Road

OL159LX

Fellside Gardens

OL129ER

Wardle Road

OL129NB

Bank Barn Cottages

OL129LF

Elm Grove

OL129LR

Dovedale Drive

OL129HS

Queens Avenue

OL158LP

Starring Way

OL158LY

Wardle, Shore & West Littleborough

OL129NE

Bank Lane

OL129NZ

Alpine Drive

OL158NS

Oak Hill

OL159LT

Kinders Fold

OL129JU

Ramsden Road

OL129LP

Hibson Close

OL158LL

Meadow Walk

OL158LX

New Road

OL158DL

Duke Street

OL158NX

Starring Way

OL159JA

Kirkstall Avenue

OL159JB

Sawley Avenue

OL129LY

Birch Hill Lane

OL129SR

John Elliot Close

OL129ST

Bateman Avenue

OL158DR

Whitelees Road

OL158RH

Brookfield Drive

OL129AJ

Ashbrook Crescent

OL159JD

Melrose Avenue

OL158RG

Almond Close

OL158RY

Celandine Close

OL129JT

Fern Street

OL129LD

Law Flat

OL129PP

Pot House Lane

OL129JP

Crossfield Close

OL158DB

James Street

OL158LB

Foxcroft Street

OL159JG

Calderbrook Road

OL159LG

Shore Road

OL129NF

Wardle Fold

OL129NN

Cornbrook Close

OL129PL

Lower House Lane

OL159HX

Welbeck Avenue

OL129LA

Haymaker Rise

OL159JL

Ashworth Close

OL129NJ

Ramsden Road

OL129NX

Ramsden Road

OL159HY

Tintern Avenue

OL158RL

Laburnum Way

OL159LL

Cote Lane

OL159LJ

Shore Road

OL159LW

Higher Shore Road

OL158NT

Starring Way

OL129HT

Princess Avenue

OL129LN

Westmorland Drive

OL129NY

Alpine Drive

OL158FJ

Wardle, Shore & West Littleborough

OL129JS

Leaway

OL158RW

Chestnut Way

OL158EN

Shore Mount

OL158DW

Featherstall Road

OL159HU

Furness Avenue

OL158HB

Calf Hey

OL129DY

Oakley Way

OL129HL

Spinners Gardens

OL129LW

Newhouse Close

OL129NU

Ramsden Road

OL158LZ

Wardle, Shore & West Littleborough

OL129NG

Vineyard Close

OL158LQ

Wardle, Shore & West Littleborough

OL158LN

Birch Hill Walk

OL158NU

Bramble Close

OL129JD

Howarth Knowl

OL158ET

Ribble Avenue

OL158LA

Whittle Street

OL159LH

Shore Road

OL159LP

Bamford Street

OL158DT

Henderson Street

OL158NR

Beaumont Close

OL129LB

Ramsden Road

OL129LH

Birch Road

OL129LU

Ashbourne Close

OL129RJ

Floyd Close

OL129AL

Oakcliffe Road

OL129LZ

Pedler Brow Lane

OL158LR

Ashgrove

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.