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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 148 recent sales, the median property price is £160,000 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
Detached16£322,500
Flats2£125,000
Semi-Detached39£177,500
Terraced91£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

OL130LJ

Atherton Street

OL130RP

Garden Street

OL130SW

Heathbourne Road

OL130TJ

Rosalynd Cottages

OL138JE

Wesley Place

BB47FD

Old Mill Court

BB47UB

Queensway

BB49BY

Lowe View

BB49HQ

Co-Operation Street

BB49TB

Crabtree Avenue

OL130ET

Holme Street

OL130JL

Greens Lane

OL138JA

Spring Mount

BB47AD

Cowpe Road

BB47EF

Boarsgreave Lane

BB49BB

Gaghills Road

BB49TR

Edgeside Lane

BB47AY

Ashworth Street

BB49BN

Park View

BB49DX

Burnley Road East

OL130DH

Newchurch Road

OL130NF

Rook Hill Road

OL138NE

Tunstead Lane

OL138UY

Rooley View

OL139NX

Briar Street

OL130HG

Victoria Street

OL130ND

Tunstead Mill Terrace

OL130NG

Newchurch Road

OL130PN

Kimberley Street

OL130QY

Ager Street

BB49EF

Naze Road

BB49JQ

Vale Terrace

OL130NP

Glen Crescent

OL130RT

Stansfield Street

OL130SH

Heathfield Road

OL138LW

Bankfield Street

OL130DL

Newchurch Road

OL130HL

Hardman Terrace

BB47DL

Hardman Close

BB47LR

Stansfield Road

BB49DB

Thornfield Avenue

OL130EL

Cemetery Terrace

OL130LE

Taylor Holme Industrial Estate

OL130NW

Glen Top

OL130PR

Blackwood Road

OL130SS

School Street

OL138LQ

Greenbank

BB47DE

Lumb Holes Lane

BB47FB

Bishops Court

BB47JF

Fern Lea Street

BB49AF

Burnley Road East

BB49LA

Whitewell & Stacksteads

OL130JA

Prospect Terrace

OL130QZ

Dale Street

OL130ST

Glenborough Avenue

OL138HU

Meadow Way

OL138JG

Rockliffe Villas

BB49HB

Priory Close

BB49HY

Paradise Street

BB49JL

Piercy Terrace

BB49LT

Riverside Mews

BB47JG

Holt Mill Road

BB49TL

St Annes Crescent

BB49UD

Edgeside Lane

OL130TG

Fearns Moss

OL130DE

Stubbylee Lane

OL130JH

Unsworth Street

OL130UD

Stuart Avenue

BB47BE

Yare Street

BB47BQ

Back Millar Barn Lane

BB47UF

Top Barn Lane

BB49AE

Schofield Street

BB49BZ

Moorland View

BB49ED

Naze Court

BB49EJ

Bolton Street

BB49LU

Riverside Park

BB47AZ

Townsend Street

BB47DD

Hardman Drive

BB47JZ

Hareholme Lane

BB47TY

Staghills Road

BB49LF

Hollin Close

BB49SZ

Taylor Avenue

OL130EE

Newchurch Road

OL130HR

Acre View

OL130HZ

Cutler Greens

OL130NA

Newchurch Road

OL130NN

Newchurch Road

OL130PF

Royds Road

OL138LJ

Brearley Street

OL130HW

Cutler Lane

OL130NT

West Gardens

OL130UE

Newchurch Road

OL139QF

Pine Street

OL130BF

Fearns Moss

OL130DD

Stubbylee Lane

OL130ES

Holme Street

OL133SG

Britannia & Lee Mill

OL133SJ

Britannia & Lee Mill

OL139RL

Park Crescent

BB47HG

King Street

Data Sources

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