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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

OL158DJ

Spring Thyme Fold

OL158EG

Brierleys Place

OL129NP

Old School Place

OL159JD

Melrose Avenue

OL159JA

Kirkstall Avenue

OL158PE

Vulcan Terrace

OL158ES

Shore Road

OL158QB

Lightburn Avenue

OL158QN

Barke Street

OL129PN

Barnfield Lane

OL158JT

Albion Street

OL129LF

Elm Grove

OL129PQ

Back Ramsden Road

OL158RQ

Oakley Street

OL129BB

Wasp Mill Drive

OL162RS

Springfield Lane

OL129HL

Spinners Gardens

OL158PT

Smithy Bridge Road

OL158EX

Ribble Avenue

OL158DB

James Street

OL129RN

Beadle Avenue

OL158QH

Stopford Avenue

OL129JD

Howarth Knowl

OL158RF

Stubley Mill Road

OL158NY

Featherstall Road

OL129LD

Law Flat

OL129FJ

Wardle, Shore & West Littleborough

OL158NG

May Place

OL129EQ

Wayfarers Way

OL129LZ

Pedler Brow Lane

OL158EU

Hodder Avenue

OL158RY

Celandine Close

OL129NA

Bank Barn Lane

OL158LP

Starring Way

OL162SS

Wuerdle Place

OL162RP

Halifax Road

OL158EW

Shore Mount

OL158NA

Harwood Street

OL158PS

Kershaws Passage

OL158DZ

Frederick Street

OL158LB

Foxcroft Street

OL129LU

Ashbourne Close

OL158PU

Whitegate

OL158LG

Hawthorn Walk

OL158QD

The Elms

OL129JB

Wardle Road

OL162SR

Calliards Road

OL159HR

Laneside Close

OL129EG

Birch Road

OL162SP

South View Road

OL129DD

Regal Fold

OL162ST

Wuerdle Close

OL162SB

Stott Street

OL158LS

Laburnum Way

OL129PL

Lower House Lane

OL129LN

Westmorland Drive

OL129RJ

Floyd Close

OL158EY

Shore Lea

OL162SL

Wuerdle Street

OL129QL

Gloucester Avenue

OL158NE

School Street

OL129PD

Back Chapel Street

OL129NL

Clough Street

OL162SE

Mary Street

OL158NZ

Featherstall Road

OL129QF

Birch Hill Crescent

OL129PS

Rydings Road

OL129DY

Oakley Way

OL158JZ

Featherstall Road

OL158SB

Four Stalls End

OL158RJ

Elmore Wood

OL129QE

Mount Avenue

OL158BY

Quaker Drive

OL158RR

Trefoil Way

OL158HR

Eafield Road

OL158RG

Almond Close

OL158LA

Whittle Street

OL158PJ

New Road

OL158BU

Brookway

OL129SY

Oakhurst Drive

OL158NR

Beaumont Close

OL159LS

Edmunds Fold

OL129HT

Princess Avenue

OL158HN

Starring Road

OL129ET

Oakhurst Drive

OL129PR

Rydings Lane

OL129JW

Crossfield Road

OL129RD

Birch Road

OL159LH

Shore Road

OL159LF

Eric Street

OL158JH

Hartley Terrace

OL158SE

Stubley Mill Road

OL129LG

Birch Road

OL162SW

South View Terrace

OL129PG

Knowl Syke Street

OL158HB

Calf Hey

OL159LQ

Shore Road

OL158NJ

Arm Road

OL159LW

Higher Shore Road

Data Sources

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