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Wardle, Shore & West Littleborough

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About

Wardle, Shore & West Littleborough is a ward in the Metropolitan Borough of Rochdale, Greater Manchester. The area is characterised by a mix of residential and rural landscapes, with pockets of open countryside and smaller settlements. It includes the villages of Wardle, Shore, and West Littleborough, each with its own distinct community feel. The ward is bordered by the Pennine hills, offering scenic views and outdoor recreation opportunities.

The area has good transport links, including the A58 road and proximity to Rochdale town centre. Local amenities include schools, shops, and pubs, serving the needs of residents. The Rochdale Canal runs through the ward, adding to its historical and natural appeal. Housing ranges from traditional stone cottages to modern developments, catering to a variety of lifestyles. The ward maintains a balance between rural charm and accessibility to urban facilities.

Area overview

On average Wardle, Shore & West Littleborough has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Wardle, Shore & West Littleborough is £43,059 per year. There are 4 schools in Wardle, Shore & West Littleborough: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
6.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Wardle, Shore & West Littleborough Population
10,338
Population density
716.7 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,639
93.22%
Pakistani
202
1.95%
Other White
140
1.35%
Irish
73
0.71%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
40
0.39%
Total population: 10,340

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,749
40.66%
Owns outright
1,611
37.46%
Private landlord or letting agency
516
12%
Social rents from council
179
4.16%
Other social rented
119
2.77%
Total households: 4,301

Property prices in Wardle, Shore & West Littleborough

Based on 145 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 in Wardle, Shore & West Littleborough area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,231 up to £560,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Wardle, Shore & West Littleborough 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 Wardle, Shore & West Littleborough over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached34£370,250
Flats4£142,420
Semi-Detached48£244,000
Terraced59£190,000

10 years median price trend in Wardle, Shore & West Littleborough

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

All postcodes in Wardle, Shore & West Littleborough

OL129RN

Beadle Avenue

OL158FH

Starring Road

OL158ND

Finance Street

OL158NG

Littleborough South & Smithy Bridge

OL158NJ

Arm Road

OL158RF

South View Road

OL129LG

Birch Road

OL158DU

Dyers Court

OL158EW

Shore Mount

OL158RD

Johnston Avenue

OL162SA

Frances Street

OL129BB

Birch Street

OL129JY

Heath Road

OL129NA

Bank Barn Lane

OL158JL

William Street

OL158RR

Trefoil Way

OL158RZ

Rosemary Drive

OL158SE

Brookway

OL129ER

Princess Avenue

OL129NB

Bank Barn Lane

OL129LF

Elm Grove

OL129LR

Dovedale Drive

OL129ND

Bank Lane

OL129QQ

Birch Road

OL158EF

Whitelees Road

OL158EL

Turf Terrace

OL158HA

Higher Shore Road

OL158PG

St Andrews Close

OL158QF

Eafield Road

OL158RN

Sycamore Close

OL158SB

Four Stalls End

OL159LQ

Furness Avenue

OL159LX

Fellside Gardens

OL162SB

Stott Street

OL129HS

Kings Grove

OL129NE

Bank Lane

OL129NZ

Alpine Drive

OL158JJ

Albion Street

OL158JW

Featherstall Brook View

OL158JX

Littleborough North & Calderbook

OL158LP

Starring Way

OL158LY

Littleborough West & Wardle

OL158NS

Oak Hill

OL158RA

Fairfax Drive

OL159LT

Kinders Fold

OL129FG

Union Road

OL129JU

Clough Street

OL129LP

Dovedale Drive

OL129QF

Birch Hill Crescent

OL158LL

Littleborough West & Wardle

OL158LX

Harwood Street

OL158QL

Chichester Close

OL158RB

Blyth Avenue

OL162SG

Brooklyn Avenue

OL159JB

Sawley Avenue

OL158EA

Gaskell Close

OL158NX

Starring Way

OL158PY

Littleborough North & Calderbook

OL159JA

Kirkstall Avenue

OL162RP

Halifax Road

OL162RY

Wuerdle Farm Way

OL162SE

Mary Street

OL162SF

William Street

OL129DF

Mayflower Gardens

OL129LY

Birch Hill Lane

OL129QH

Birch Avenue

OL129SR

John Elliot Close

OL129ST

Bateman Avenue

OL158BU

Brookway

OL158DR

Henderson Street

OL158PE

Littleborough North & Calderbook

OL158RH

Brookfield Drive

OL159JD

Melrose Avenue

OL129JT

Fern Street

OL129LD

Lawflat

OL129PP

Dewhirst Road

OL158QH

Stopford Avenue

OL158RG

Almond Close

OL158RY

Celandine Close

OL129ES

Joseph Lister Drive

OL129JP

Crossfield Close

OL129NF

Vineyard Close

OL129NN

Clough Street

OL129PL

Barn Field Lane

OL129PT

Floyd Close

OL158JS

Butterworth Street

OL158DB

James Street

OL158LB

Foxcroft Street

OL158PL

New Road

OL158QQ

Barke Street

OL158QY

New Road

OL159HS

Whalley Avenue

OL159HX

Welbeck Avenue

OL159LG

Brooklyn Avenue

OL162RW

Greenfield View

OL162ST

Wuerdle Close

OL129LA

Haymaker Rise

OL129NJ

Ramsden Road

OL129NX

Hartley Street

OL129SY

Charnley Fold

Data Sources

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