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Waterfoot & Stacksteads

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About

Waterfoot and Stacksteads lie in the Rossendale Valley in Lancashire, occupying slopes and the narrow valley floor between Rawtenstall and Bacup. The built environment records the textile era: long mill buildings, rows of stone terraces and short chimneys mark the lanes and side streets. Streets rise quickly from the valley bottom to open moorland, so housing, shops and civic buildings are stacked along steep routes rather than spread out on level ground. Community life has been shaped by those industrial layouts, with former mill sites reused for small businesses and light industry.

The area still serves as a local centre for surrounding settlements, with schools, shops and social clubs grouped along the main thoroughfares. Footpaths leave the streets and climb onto the surrounding moors, where gritstone outcrops and peatland appear within a short walk. Local volunteers and community groups manage greens and halls that host markets and events tied to the valley’s history. Everyday rhythms here follow the valley pattern: work and services in the lower streets, residential terraces above, and open moorland at the skyline.

Area overview

On average Waterfoot & Stacksteads has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 75 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 16.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Waterfoot & Stacksteads is £38,638 per year. There are 10 schools in Waterfoot & Stacksteads: 7 primary (2 Outstanding and 5 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Waterfoot & Stacksteads is home to around 12,375 people, with a population density of about 807.9 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
75
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
16.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Waterfoot & Stacksteads Population
12,375
Population density
807.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
42.26(+127%)
Violence and sexual offences
38.38(+3%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.56(+29%)
Other theft
6.63(0%)
Public order
5.49(-46%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
11,744
94.92%
Other White
134
1.08%
Irish
100
0.81%
White and Asian (mixed)
65
0.53%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
51
0.41%
Total population: 12,373

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,651
26.29%
No qualifications
2,199
21.81%
Level 3 (A level)
1,850
18.35%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,483
14.71%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,034
10.25%
Total 16+ residents: 10,084

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,767
31.53%
Owns with a mortgage
1,638
29.22%
Private landlord or letting agency
914
16.31%
Other social rented
844
15.06%
Social rents from council
300
5.35%
Total households: 5,605

Property prices in Waterfoot & Stacksteads

Based on 154 recent sales, the median property price is £160,500 in Waterfoot & Stacksteads area, with individual transactions ranging from £48,713 up to £570,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Waterfoot & Stacksteads 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 Waterfoot & Stacksteads over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached19£300,000
Flats3£115,000
Semi-Detached39£177,500
Terraced93£145,000

10 years median price trend in Waterfoot & Stacksteads

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Waterfoot & Stacksteads.

All postcodes in Waterfoot & Stacksteads

OL133SW

Britannia & Lee Mill

BB49AQ

Baltic Road

BB47BH

Mount Avenue

BB47HN

St James Street

BB49EN

Greendale Avenue

BB47DH

Hodgsons Buildings

OL130QW

Booth Road

OL133SN

Britannia & Lee Mill

BB49LD

Foxhill Drive

OL130EA

Lee Road

OL130RB

Clegg Street

OL130RF

George Street

OL138JB

Wesley Place

BB47DJ

Crag View

BB49FD

Whitewell & Stacksteads

BB49JR

Burnley Road East

BB49TE

Crabtree Avenue

OL133SF

Britannia & Lee Mill

OL130LL

Mark Street

OL130SE

Booth Road

BB47AU

Millar Barn Lane

BB49AP

Thornfield Avenue

BB49BA

Gaghills Terrace

BB49EW

Hareholme & Waterfoot

BB49JH

Piercy Road

BB49LG

Brockclough Road

BB47BB

Woodlea Road

BB47TT

Brow Edge

BB49BW

Park Road

BB49DH

Hillside Drive

BB49DP

Newbigging Avenue

BB49HU

Burnley Road East

BB49JG

Charles Street

BB49LW

Elizabeth Street

OL130QF

Pleasant View

OL130HE

Brunswick Terrace

OL130LS

Railway Street

OL130HB

Wardle Street

OL130BL

Newchurch Road

OL130BU

Pippin Bank

OL138LP

Bankfield Terrace

BB47AR

Market Street

BB47AT

Pilling Street

BB47BJ

Glen Road

BB47TP

Lea Bank

BB49DG

Hareholme & Waterfoot

BB49EX

Church Street

BB49TG

Fairfield Avenue

OL133SH

Britannia & Lee Mill

BB49DA

Wolfenden Green

BB49EG

The Square

BB49LL

School Street

OL130EB

Flag Street

OL130HQ

Springhill Avenue

BB49DT

Naze View Avenue

BB49HH

Newchurch Road

BB47BN

Ivy Close

BB47DG

Greenbridge South

BB49AD

Victoria Parade

BB49BQ

Booth Road

BB49EH

Church Street

BB49TZ

Edgeside Lane

BB49UG

Belvedere Avenue

OL130NZ

Newchurch Road

OL130RX

Primrose Bank

OL130UG

Newchurch Road

OL130RG

Oliver Street

OL130BG

Newchurch Road

OL130DU

Park Road

OL130LF

Holts Buildings

OL130LP

Crowtree Avenue

OL130SR

Rook Hill Road

OL138HZ

Bankside Close

OL138JU

Fernhill Crescent

OL139QB

Fir Mount

BB47AW

Bacup Road

BB47BD

Woodlea Bank

BB47DP

Brookland Terrace

BB47DQ

Cowpe Road

BB47JX

Brookland Street

BB49AA

Lever Street

BB49BE

John Street

BB49BH

West View

BB49BS

Hey Head Avenue

OL130EP

Brookes Street

OL130QR

Booth Road

BB47DS

Ivy Bank

BB47FE

Lever Street

BB47JR

Rostrons Buildings

BB48LH

Prospect Terrace

BB49DQ

Burnley Road East

BB49LQ

Burnley Road East

BB47AA

Tenterheads

BB47DX

Holme Cottages

BB49AL

Booth Street

BB49JS

Scout Road

BB47DF

Greenbridge North

BB49AH

Schofield Street

BB49SX

Wales Road

OL130BD

Blackwood Court

Data Sources

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