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Longholme

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Crime
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About

Longholme is a residential ward situated in the Bacup area of Rossendale. The neighbourhood is primarily composed of Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing, built during the peak of the local textile industry. The layout of the streets follows the contours of the steep valley sides, with many homes offering views across the town. It functions as a quiet, residential community with local amenities focused on daily needs.

The area is directly bordered by the open moorland of the Rossendale Hills, with footpaths leading from the streets onto the heather-covered slopes. This creates a distinct transition from the built environment to the expansive upland landscape. The ward includes the site of the former Bacup Gas Works, a reminder of its industrial past. Local life centres around a few shops and community facilities serving the immediate population.

Area overview

On average Longholme has high deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 13.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Longholme is £47,150 per year. The median sale price in Longholme is £202,500 (around £219 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £153,938 and £284,113. There are 4 schools in Longholme: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
13.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Longholme

Median price: £202,500
Price per sq ft: £219
Sales (last 12 months): 88
Typical range (middle 50%): £154K – £284K

Based on 88 recent sales, the median property price is £202,500 (about £219 per square foot) in Longholme area, with individual transactions ranging from £64,000 up to £650,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Longholme over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached18£378,750£282
Semi-Detached23£248,000£295
Flats9£172,000£199
Terraced38£160,000£188

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Longholme

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Longholme.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£264,995£125,000£140,000£81,500
2017£281,895£127,500£175,000£99,750
2018£337,995£150,000£152,500£95,000
2019£344,495£133,000£185,000£117,500
2020£308,250£155,000£200,475£132,500
2021£345,000£175,000£205,000£147,250
2022£352,000£175,500£244,625£155,000
2023£415,000£187,500£211,250£150,000
2024£372,500£183,500£235,000£155,000
2025£380,000£196,000£257,225£157,500
2026£330,000£148,000£220,000£152,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Longholme.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Longholme.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£226£143£132£104
2017£235£184£173£105
2018£212£167£159£108
2019£213£156£175£120
2020£252£171£216£149
2021£260£218£211£162
2022£305£207£248£185
2023£251£226£247£175
2024£273£204£239£183
2025£285£191£293£170
2026£358£199£262£198
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Longholme.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Longholme 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 Longholme ward.

Local councillors

Liz McInnes

Longholme - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Matt Norton

Longholme - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Samantha Harrison

Longholme - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party