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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

OL158LW

Starring Lane

OL159LU

Aberley Fold

OL129AH

Ashbrook Hey Lane

OL129PQ

Back Ramsden Road

OL158EG

Brierleys Place

OL158EH

Moorfield View

OL158JP

William Street

OL158NL

New Road

OL158NQ

Ashwood Drive

OL158SD

Saw Mill Way

OL159LN

Lake View

OL159LS

Edmunds Fold

OL158JN

Woodbine Passage

OL158NH

Oliver Close

OL158QA

Stopford Avenue

OL158YF

Yea Fold

OL129PB

Brook Street

OL129QJ

Birch Road

OL158LH

Starring Road

OL162SL

Wuerdle Street

OL158NZ

Featherstall Road

OL158QJ

Rose Avenue

OL162SD

Holland Street

OL129NS

Hartley Street

OL158EP

Shore Road

OL158EY

Shore Lea

OL158LG

Hawthorn Walk

OL158LS

Laburnum Way

OL158NY

Featherstall Road

OL159HT

Whalley Avenue

OL159LR

Turf House Close

OL162SS

Wuerdle Place

OL129HR

Kings Grove

OL129JW

Crossfield Road

OL129LL

Waterhouse Close

OL129PR

Rydings Lane

OL158DZ

Frederick Street

OL158EU

Hodder Avenue

OL129JQ

Lodge Street

OL129JZ

East Street

OL129LT

Shaftesbury Drive

OL158LD

Bents Farm Close

OL129QB

Birch Road

OL158HZ

Stubley Mill Road

OL158PJ

New Road

OL129NL

Clough Street

OL129PW

Nick Road Lane

OL158PP

Underwood Villas

OL129LJ

Wardle, Shore & West Littleborough

OL129NP

Old School Place

OL158HP

Stubley Mill Road

OL158LT

James Street

OL158RE

Starring Way

OL129LS

Shaftesbury Drive

OL129NH

Alderbank

OL129PA

Pennine Drive

OL158NN

Dearnley Passage

OL158PF

Spenwood Road

OL159HR

Laneside Close

OL162BJ

Lambs Fold

OL162SP

South View Road

OL129ET

Oakhurst Drive

OL129QD

Halifax Road

OL158EQ

Butterworth Place

OL158NA

Harwood Street

OL158PD

Wardle, Shore & West Littleborough

OL162SW

South View Terrace

OL129JA

Wardle Road

OL158EJ

St Barnabas Drive

OL158PT

Smithy Bridge Road

OL158QB

Lightburn Avenue

OL129EH

Thomas Watson Hill

OL129EJ

Oakhurst Close

OL129LX

Birch Road

OL129PF

Chapel Street

OL129RU

Guardian Close

OL158DJ

Spring Thyme Fold

OL158EX

Ribble Avenue

OL158JT

Albion Street

OL158LE

Cecil Street

OL158RP

Lime Grove

OL129DD

Regal Fold

OL129EQ

Wayfarers Way

OL158JR

Minerva Terrace

OL158PS

Kershaws Passage

OL158RU

Sorrel Drive

OL129EU

Oakhurst Drive

OL158ES

Shore Road

OL158LU

Wardle, Shore & West Littleborough

OL158NE

School Street

OL158NP

Berkley Walk

OL129PS

Rydings Road

OL129QE

Mount Avenue

OL158LF

Copse Walk

OL158LJ

Farm Walk

OL158PU

Whitegate

OL162SJ

Old Road

OL129LQ

East Street

OL158RQ

Oakley Street

Data Sources

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