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About

Rossendale is a borough in Lancashire, North West England, known for its rugged moorland and valleys. The area covers around 138 square miles, with towns like Bacup, Rawtenstall, and Haslingden forming its urban centres. Historically, Rossendale was a hub for textile manufacturing, with mills and factories shaping its industrial past. The landscape is dominated by the Rossendale Valley, with the River Irwell flowing through it.

The district offers a mix of rural and urban environments, with walking trails like the Rossendale Way attracting outdoor enthusiasts. Local landmarks include the Singing Ringing Tree, a wind-powered sound sculpture, and the East Lancashire Railway, a heritage line. Rossendale’s economy has shifted from textiles to smaller industries and tourism, with markets and independent businesses contributing to its character. The area is well-connected to Manchester and Burnley via road and rail links.

Area overview

On average Rossendale has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 95 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Rossendale is £39,782 per year. There are 48 schools in Rossendale: 31 primary (6 Outstanding and 23 Good) and 6 secondary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good).

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
95
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
12.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Rossendale Population
70,871
Population density
513.4 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
64,073
90.41%
Pakistani
1,632
2.3%
Bangladeshi
1,587
2.24%
Other White
886
1.25%
Irish
509
0.72%
Total population: 70,868

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
10,560
34.55%
Owns with a mortgage
10,190
33.34%
Private landlord or letting agency
4,459
14.59%
Other social rented
3,328
10.89%
Social rents from council
1,186
3.88%
Total households: 30,561

Property prices in Rossendale

Based on 981 recent sales, the median property price is £182,000 in Rossendale area, with individual transactions ranging from £38,500 up to £1,150,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Rossendale 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 Rossendale over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached206£350,000
Flats52£137,500
Semi-Detached233£221,000
Terraced490£150,000

10 years median price trend in Rossendale

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rossendale.

All wards in Rossendale

Bacup

Britannia & Lee Mill

Goodshaw & Cribden

Greenfield & Eden

Hareholme & Waterfoot

Haslingden

Helmshore

Longholme

Whitewell & Stacksteads

Whitworth

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.