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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(+40%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.99(+29%)
Vehicle crime
16.83(+179%)
Criminal damage and arson
16.73(+87%)
Public order
16.25(+61%)
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 134 recent sales, the median property price is £228,500 in Wardle, Shore & West Littleborough area, with individual transactions ranging from £92,500 up to £555,000.

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
Detached29£368,000
Flats4£142,420
Semi-Detached43£243,000
Terraced58£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

OL158ND

Finance Street

OL158NJ

Arm Road

OL158RF

Stubley Mill Road

OL158FH

The Villas

OL158NG

May Place

OL129HH

Great Howarth

OL158EW

Shore Mount

OL162SA

Frances Street

OL129LG

Birch Road

OL158DU

Whitelees Road

OL158RD

Johnston Avenue

OL129BB

Wasp Mill Drive

OL129JY

Heath Road

OL129NA

Bank Barn Lane

OL158JL

Franklyn Terrace

OL158RR

Trefoil Way

OL158RZ

Rosemary Drive

OL158SE

Stubley Mill Road

OL129ND

Bank Lane

OL158HA

Shore Fold

OL158EL

Turf Terrace

OL158RN

Sycamore Close

OL159LQ

Shore Road

OL159LX

Fellside Gardens

OL162SB

Stott Street

OL129ER

Wardle Road

OL129NB

Bank Barn Cottages

OL129LF

Elm Grove

OL129LR

Dovedale Drive

OL129QQ

Birch Road

OL158EF

Whitelees Road

OL158PG

St Andrews Close

OL158QF

Smithy Bridge Road

OL158SB

Four Stalls End

OL129HS

Queens Avenue

OL158LP

Starring Way

OL158LY

Wardle, Shore & West Littleborough

OL158RA

Fairfax Drive

OL129NE

Bank Lane

OL129NZ

Alpine Drive

OL158JJ

Featherstall Road

OL158JW

Featherstall Brook View

OL158JX

Wardle, Shore & West Littleborough

OL158NS

Oak Hill

OL159LT

Kinders Fold

OL129JU

Ramsden Road

OL129LP

Hibson Close

OL158LL

Meadow Walk

OL129FG

Old Hall Mews

OL129QF

Birch Hill Crescent

OL158LX

New Road

OL158QL

Chichester Close

OL158RB

Blyth Avenue

OL162SG

Brooklyn Avenue

OL158NX

Starring Way

OL159JA

Kirkstall Avenue

OL159JB

Sawley Avenue

OL162SE

Mary Street

OL158EA

Salts Drive

OL158PY

Paddock Head

OL162RP

Halifax Road

OL162RY

Wuerdle Farm Way

OL162SF

William Street

OL129LY

Birch Hill Lane

OL129QH

Birch Avenue

OL129SR

John Elliot Close

OL129ST

Bateman Avenue

OL158PE

Vulcan Terrace

OL129DF

Mayflower Gardens

OL158BU

Brookway

OL158DR

Whitelees Road

OL158RH

Brookfield Drive

OL159JD

Melrose Avenue

OL158QH

Stopford Avenue

OL158RG

Almond Close

OL158RY

Celandine Close

OL129JT

Fern Street

OL129LD

Law Flat

OL129PP

Pot House Lane

OL129JP

Crossfield Close

OL158DB

James Street

OL158JS

Butterworth Street

OL158LB

Foxcroft Street

OL158PL

New Road

OL159HS

Whalley Avenue

OL159LG

Shore Road

OL162ST

Wuerdle Close

OL129ES

Joseph Lister Drive

OL129NF

Wardle Fold

OL129NN

Cornbrook Close

OL129PL

Lower House Lane

OL129PT

Joseph Lister Drive

OL158QQ

Excelsior Terrace

OL158QY

New Road

OL159HX

Welbeck Avenue

OL162RW

Greenfield View

OL129LA

Haymaker Rise

OL129SY

Oakhurst Drive

OL129NJ

Ramsden Road

Data Sources

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