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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 very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 73 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
73
Deprivation level
9/10
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

Violence and sexual offences
39.68(+6%)
Anti-social behaviour
35.47(+98%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.34(+15%)
Other theft
5.9(-11%)
Public order
4.61(-54%)
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 155 recent sales, the median property price is £168,500 in Waterfoot & Stacksteads area, with individual transactions ranging from £48,713 up to £650,000.

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
Semi-Detached41£180,000
Detached20£357,500
Flats2£125,000
Terraced92£144,000

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

OL130QS

Chapel Street

OL130NE

Ashworth Terrace

OL130QP

Booth Road

BB49DS

Bridleway

OL130UY

Bowlers Wood

OL130NR

Waterbarn Lane

BB49AT

Joe Connolly Way

BB49DX

Burnley Road East

OL130NA

Newchurch Road

BB47TU

Rectory Close

OL130LS

Railway Street

BB47AX

Ivy Street

OL138HS

Bankside Lane

OL130RY

Lord Avenue

OL130QF

Pleasant View

BB47AD

Cowpe Road

OL130HE

Brunswick Terrace

BB47DB

The Mount

BB49AP

Thornfield Avenue

OL130TF

Booth Road

BB47EP

Maiden Close

BB49SX

Wales Road

BB49DG

Hareholme & Waterfoot

BB49JY

Shawclough Street

BB47AL

Cowpe Road

OL130SG

Heath Hill Drive

BB49BN

Park View

OL130PR

Blackwood Road

OL139NX

Briar Street

OL130RF

George Street

OL130BW

Park Road Industrial Estate

BB49DD

Thistlemount Mews

BB49HU

Burnley Road East

BB47UD

Windsor Avenue

OL130PA

Brandwood Park

OL130TB

Four Lane Ends Road

BB47EU

Bacup Road

BB49JH

Piercy Road

OL130JJ

Greens Lane

BB49TG

Fairfield Avenue

OL138HP

Bankside Lane

BB47AW

Bacup Road

BB47HG

King Street

BB49DF

Burnley Road East

OL138NG

Stoney Hill

BB47EE

Boarsgreave Lane

OL130DF

Rose Terrace

OL130QT

Sandy Mount

OL130DU

Park Road

OL130EE

Newchurch Road

OL130SB

Church Street

OL130BD

Blackwood Court

BB49DQ

Burnley Road East

BB47DN

Cowpe Road

BB49BU

Booth Crescent

BB47UG

Woodside Crescent

BB49HQ

Co-Operation Street

OL130NP

Glen Crescent

BB49AB

Victoria Parade

BB49AJ

Woodlea Road

BB49BB

Gaghills Road

BB49LT

Riverside Mews

OL130UA

Commercial Street

BB47DX

Holme Cottages

BB49TJ

Ashworth Lane

OL130QZ

Dale Street

OL130BZ

St Saviours Court

BB49JF

Robert Street

OL130QU

Daisy Hill

BB47AB

Cowpe Road

OL130HZ

Cutler Greens

OL130SA

Haworth Drive

BB49JX

Scout Holme Terrace

BB49BX

Piper Lea

BB49ET

Dark Lane

BB47HA

Baron Fold

BB49NS

Osborne Terrace

OL130ES

Holme Street

OL138JZ

Osborne Terrace

BB47AR

Market Street

BB47EL

Rock View

BB47TX

Staghills Road

BB49TE

Crabtree Avenue

OL130LE

Taylor Holme Industrial Estate

BB49EU

Lench View

BB49EY

Back Church Street

OL130UH

Newchurch Road

BB47JX

Brookland Street

OL138HU

Meadow Way

OL138NL

Tunstead

BB49AQ

Baltic Road

OL130QR

Booth Road

BB49HB

Priory Close

BB47BT

Lever Street

BB47HL

Church Street

BB49DR

Newbigging Avenue

BB47HP

West Street

BB49SS

Prospect Street

OL130EQ

Queens Terrace

BB47DL

Hardman Close

Data Sources

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