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Wardle, Shore & West Littleborough

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About

Wardle, Shore & West Littleborough ward lies in the western part of the Rochdale borough, bordering the Pennine foothills. The area encompasses a mix of residential communities, with Wardle and Littleborough providing local centres. The landscape includes open moorland to the north, offering walking routes, and the Rochdale Canal runs through the southern part of the ward, following the valley.

The ward is characterised by its position near the South Pennine Moors, with the distinctive landmark of Blackstone Edge on its boundary. This upland area influences the local environment, with reservoirs like Watergrove situated nearby. The settlements retain a distinct identity, separate from the larger urban centre of Rochdale to the east.

Area overview

On average Wardle, Shore & West Littleborough has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 135 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Wardle, Shore & West Littleborough is £48,372 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). Wardle, Shore & West Littleborough is home to around 10,338 people, with a population density of about 716.7 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
135
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
51.85(+39%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.99(+34%)
Vehicle crime
16.83(+181%)
Criminal damage and arson
16.73(+86%)
Public order
16.15(+59%)
North West average

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

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,616
31.55%
Level 3 (A level)
1,602
19.32%
No qualifications
1,353
16.32%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,154
13.92%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
772
9.31%
Total 16+ residents: 8,292

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 146 recent sales, the median property price is £226,000 in Wardle, Shore & West Littleborough area, with individual transactions ranging from £92,500 up to £650,000.

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
Detached32£362,500
Flats7£158,000
Semi-Detached48£227,500
Terraced59£175,000

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

OL129NB

Bank Barn Cottages

OL129NE

Bank Lane

OL158JX

Wardle, Shore & West Littleborough

OL129LY

Birch Hill Lane

OL129NR

Edward Street

OL158QZ

Dearnley Close

OL129NX

Ramsden Road

OL159LR

Turf House Close

OL129LX

Birch Road

OL129NZ

Alpine Drive

OL158EH

Moorfield View

OL158PA

Featherstall Road

OL129LB

Ramsden Road

OL129SS

Woolfenden Way

OL158ND

Finance Street

OL129LT

Shaftesbury Drive

OL162BJ

Lambs Fold

OL129JP

Crossfield Close

OL158JP

William Street

OL129LJ

Wardle, Shore & West Littleborough

OL158RA

Fairfax Drive

OL129NU

Ramsden Road

OL158FJ

Wardle, Shore & West Littleborough

OL159HX

Welbeck Avenue

OL129HR

Kings Grove

OL129NS

Hartley Street

OL159LN

Lake View

OL158NP

Berkley Walk

OL158EP

Shore Road

OL158QG

Smithy Bridge Road

OL158RL

Laburnum Way

OL162SA

Frances Street

OL158LW

Starring Lane

OL158RP

Lime Grove

OL129QG

Birch Mount

OL129QB

Birch Road

OL158PG

St Andrews Close

OL129ND

Bank Lane

OL129LA

Haymaker Rise

OL158PH

Featherstall Road

OL158JR

Minerva Terrace

OL159LX

Fellside Gardens

OL129DF

Mayflower Gardens

OL129PB

Brook Street

OL158PP

Underwood Villas

OL158EJ

St Barnabas Drive

OL158RS

New Road

OL129LQ

East Street

OL158JG

Stubley Mill Road

OL158SD

Saw Mill Way

OL158LU

Wardle, Shore & West Littleborough

OL158RU

Sorrel Drive

OL129QH

Birch Avenue

OL158DU

Whitelees Road

OL129LE

Ramsden Road

OL162RR

George Street

OL158NN

Dearnley Passage

OL158BF

Dearnley Avenue

OL158PZ

Stubley Lane

OL129JZ

East Street

OL129HH

Great Howarth

OL158LH

Starring Road

OL158FH

The Villas

OL129PF

Chapel Street

OL158PX

Whitegate

OL129LP

Hibson Close

OL129JU

Ramsden Road

OL129EJ

Oakhurst Close

OL129JT

Fern Street

OL129JQ

Lodge Street

OL158LX

New Road

OL158RH

Brookfield Drive

OL158LN

Birch Hill Walk

OL158RT

Featherstall Road

OL158RD

Johnston Avenue

OL129NN

Cornbrook Close

OL158HW

New Street

OL158EZ

Shore

OL158RB

Blyth Avenue

OL158JJ

Featherstall Road

OL129EH

Thomas Watson Hill

OL129PE

Chapel Street

OL158PW

Thomas Street

OL158NU

Bramble Close

OL129LS

Shaftesbury Drive

OL158NQ

Ashwood Drive

OL162SD

Holland Street

OL158RN

Sycamore Close

OL159HU

Furness Avenue

OL129LH

Birch Road

OL158AL

James William Street

OL158QA

Stopford Avenue

OL158PD

Wardle, Shore & West Littleborough

OL129PA

Pennine Drive

OL158LL

Meadow Walk

OL158PQ

High Street

OL129PH

Oakhurst Drive

OL129QD

Halifax Road

OL158RE

Starring Way

OL158ED

Petts Crescent

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.