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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

OL129LE

Ramsden Road

OL129HU

James Street

OL129PE

Chapel Street

OL129SS

Woolfenden Way

OL129FJ

Wardle, Shore & West Littleborough

OL129JB

Wardle Road

OL158EZ

Shore

OL158NB

Cleggs Yard

OL158RJ

Elmore Wood

OL158ER

Clegg Street

OL158HN

Starring Road

OL158EB

Gaskell Close

OL129EG

Birch Road

OL129PD

Back Chapel Street

OL158DN

Littleborough Lakeside

OL159LF

Eric Street

OL129NT

Ramsden Road

OL129PG

Knowl Syke Street

OL129PN

Barnfield Lane

OL158AL

James William Street

OL158LW

Starring Lane

OL159LU

Aberley Fold

OL129AH

Ashbrook Hey Lane

OL129PQ

Back Ramsden Road

OL158EG

Brierleys Place

OL158EH

Moorfield View

OL158NQ

Ashwood Drive

OL159LN

Lake View

OL159LS

Edmunds Fold

OL158NH

Oliver Close

OL129PB

Brook Street

OL158LH

Starring Road

OL158NZ

Featherstall Road

OL129NS

Hartley Street

OL158EP

Shore Road

OL158EY

Shore Lea

OL158LG

Hawthorn Walk

OL158LS

Laburnum Way

OL158NY

Featherstall Road

OL159LR

Turf House Close

OL129HR

Kings Grove

OL129JW

Crossfield Road

OL129LL

Waterhouse Close

OL129PR

Rydings Lane

OL129UL

Steps Meadow

OL158EU

Hodder Avenue

OL129JQ

Lodge Street

OL129JZ

East Street

OL129LT

Shaftesbury Drive

OL129UN

Birch Hey Close

OL158LD

Bents Farm Close

OL129NL

Clough Street

OL129PW

Nick Road Lane

OL129LJ

Wardle, Shore & West Littleborough

OL129NP

Old School Place

OL158LT

James Street

OL158RE

Starring Way

OL129LS

Shaftesbury Drive

OL129NH

Alderbank

OL129PA

Pennine Drive

OL158DS

Hanover Street

OL158EQ

Butterworth Place

OL158NA

Harwood Street

OL129JA

Wardle Road

OL158EJ

St Barnabas Drive

OL129EH

Thomas Watson Hill

OL129LX

Birch Road

OL129PF

Chapel Street

OL158DJ

Spring Thyme Fold

OL158EX

Ribble Avenue

OL158HD

Featherstall Square

OL158LE

Cecil Street

OL158RP

Lime Grove

OL129DD

Regal Fold

OL129EQ

Wayfarers Way

OL158RU

Sorrel Drive

OL158ES

Shore Road

OL158LU

Wardle, Shore & West Littleborough

OL158NP

Berkley Walk

OL129AQ

Ashbrook Hey Lane

OL129PS

Rydings Road

OL158LF

Copse Walk

OL158LJ

Farm Walk

OL129LQ

East Street

Data Sources

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