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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

OL158PF

Spenwood Road

OL129JY

Heath Road

OL158QQ

Excelsior Terrace

OL129NF

Wardle Fold

OL162RW

Greenfield View

OL129NJ

Ramsden Road

OL158EB

Gaskell Close

OL158DP

Jonas Moore Close

OL158LT

James Street

OL129LW

Newhouse Close

OL129RL

Fleming Close

OL158YF

Yea Fold

OL129EU

Oakhurst Drive

OL158NB

Cleggs Yard

OL158SA

Mill Fold Gardens

OL158QJ

Rose Avenue

OL158LZ

Wardle, Shore & West Littleborough

OL129NY

Alpine Drive

OL158NT

Starring Way

OL162RY

Wuerdle Farm Way

OL129SR

John Elliot Close

OL129LL

Waterhouse Close

OL159LU

Aberley Fold

OL158DY

Wardle Street

OL158LE

Cecil Street

OL159JB

Sawley Avenue

OL162RT

Smithy Bridge Road

OL129RU

Guardian Close

OL158FF

James Hill Close

OL158RZ

Rosemary Drive

OL129PW

Nick Road Lane

OL158EA

Salts Drive

OL158QY

New Road

OL158JL

Franklyn Terrace

OL158QL

Chichester Close

OL162SF

William Street

OL162SQ

Halifax Road

OL158QE

Lightburn Avenue

OL129ER

Wardle Road

OL129QQ

Birch Road

OL158NX

Starring Way

OL129LR

Dovedale Drive

OL159HY

Tintern Avenue

OL158PR

Wardle, Shore & West Littleborough

OL159LL

Cote Lane

OL158NF

James Street

OL129NG

Vineyard Close

OL158LR

Ashgrove

OL129ST

Bateman Avenue

OL129ES

Joseph Lister Drive

OL158PY

Paddock Head

OL158PL

New Road

OL129PP

Pot House Lane

OL158ER

Clegg Street

OL158LQ

Wardle, Shore & West Littleborough

OL129PT

Joseph Lister Drive

OL158NL

New Road

OL158JN

Woodbine Passage

OL158NH

Oliver Close

OL158HA

Shore Fold

OL129NH

Alderbank

OL158HP

Stubley Mill Road

OL162RZ

Halifax Road

OL158EN

Shore Mount

OL158DT

Henderson Street

OL158NS

Oak Hill

OL159LJ

Shore Road

OL158LF

Copse Walk

OL129QA

Union Road

OL158EL

Turf Terrace

OL158JS

Butterworth Street

OL158EF

Whitelees Road

OL158EQ

Butterworth Place

OL158LD

Bents Farm Close

OL158JW

Featherstall Brook View

OL129JS

Leaway

OL159LT

Kinders Fold

OL162SJ

Old Road

OL158ET

Ribble Avenue

OL159LG

Shore Road

OL129NT

Ramsden Road

OL158HZ

Stubley Mill Road

OL158LJ

Farm Walk

OL158DR

Whitelees Road

OL162SG

Brooklyn Avenue

OL129AH

Ashbrook Hey Lane

OL158RW

Chestnut Way

OL129DX

Charnley Fold

OL129HS

Queens Avenue

OL159HS

Whalley Avenue

OL158LY

Wardle, Shore & West Littleborough

OL129FG

Old Hall Mews

OL158QF

Smithy Bridge Road

OL129QJ

Birch Road

OL158PB

Bamford Street

OL158EE

Alfred Street

OL129JA

Wardle Road

OL129HU

James Street

OL159HT

Whalley Avenue

OL159LP

Bamford Street

Data Sources

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