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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 133 recent sales, the median property price is £227,000 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
Detached28£370,250
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

OL129NX

Ramsden Road

OL159HY

Tintern Avenue

OL158RL

Laburnum Way

OL159LL

Cote Lane

OL162SQ

Halifax Road

OL158PZ

Stubley Lane

OL159LJ

Shore Road

OL159LW

Higher Shore Road

OL162RR

George Street

OL158NT

Starring Way

OL158RT

Featherstall Road

OL158SA

Mill Fold Gardens

OL129HT

Princess Avenue

OL129LN

Westmorland Drive

OL129NY

Alpine Drive

OL158FJ

Wardle, Shore & West Littleborough

OL158NF

James Street

OL158PA

Featherstall Road

OL158PQ

High Street

OL129JS

Leaway

OL158RW

Chestnut Way

OL158BY

Quaker Drive

OL158EN

Shore Mount

OL158HR

Eafield Road

OL158JG

Stubley Mill Road

OL159HU

Furness Avenue

OL158HB

Calf Hey

OL158QE

Lightburn Avenue

OL129DX

Charnley Fold

OL129DY

Oakley Way

OL129HL

Spinners Gardens

OL129LW

Newhouse Close

OL129NU

Ramsden Road

OL158LZ

Wardle, Shore & West Littleborough

OL129NG

Vineyard Close

OL158QN

Barke Street

OL158BF

Dearnley Avenue

OL158LQ

Wardle, Shore & West Littleborough

OL158PH

Featherstall Road

OL158PR

Wardle, Shore & West Littleborough

OL129QL

Gloucester Avenue

OL158LN

Birch Hill Walk

OL158NU

Bramble Close

OL129JD

Howarth Knowl

OL158ET

Ribble Avenue

OL158JZ

Featherstall Road

OL158LA

Whittle Street

OL159LH

Shore Road

OL159LP

Bamford Street

OL158DT

Henderson Street

OL158NR

Beaumont Close

OL158PX

Whitegate

OL158RS

New Road

OL129LB

Ramsden Road

OL129LH

Birch Road

OL129LU

Ashbourne Close

OL129RJ

Floyd Close

OL129LZ

Pedler Brow Lane

OL129NR

Edward Street

OL129PH

Oakhurst Drive

OL129RL

Fleming Close

OL158LR

Ashgrove

OL158PB

Bamford Street

OL129LE

Ramsden Road

OL129RD

Birch Road

OL158JH

Hartley Terrace

OL162RZ

Halifax Road

OL129HU

James Street

OL129PE

Chapel Street

OL129SS

Woolfenden Way

OL158ED

Petts Crescent

OL158EE

Alfred Street

OL158FF

James Hill Close

OL158PW

Thomas Street

OL129FJ

Wardle, Shore & West Littleborough

OL129JB

Wardle Road

OL158DP

Jonas Moore Close

OL158QD

The Elms

OL162RT

Smithy Bridge Road

OL158DY

Wardle Street

OL158EZ

Shore

OL158NB

Cleggs Yard

OL158QG

Smithy Bridge Road

OL158QZ

Dearnley Close

OL158RJ

Elmore Wood

OL129QG

Birch Mount

OL158ER

Clegg Street

OL158HN

Starring Road

OL158HW

New Street

OL162RS

Springfield Lane

OL162SR

Calliards Road

OL158EB

Gaskell Close

OL129EG

Birch Road

OL129PD

Back Chapel Street

OL129QA

Union Road

OL159LF

Eric Street

OL129NT

Ramsden Road

OL129PG

Knowl Syke Street

OL129PN

Barnfield Lane

OL158AL

James William Street

Data Sources

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