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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

BB47TX

Staghills Road

BB47UH

Staghills Road

OL130BH

Newchurch Road

OL130EH

Fernville Terrace

BB47QS

Red Hind Close

BB49AT

Joe Connolly Way

BB49JU

Well Street

OL130BX

Newchurch Road

OL130PW

James Street

OL130SN

Heathbourne Road

OL130TT

David Street

BB47FF

Moorland Green

OL130HT

Line Street

OL130SU

Western Court

BB47JE

Lever Street

BB47BU

Foundry Vale

BB47JU

The Cloisters

BB49BU

Booth Crescent

BB49SN

Bridge Close

OL130HH

Springhill Villas

OL130SQ

Heathfield Avenue

OL130TH

Booth Road

OL138LS

Huttock End Lane

BB47BG

Thornfield Avenue

BB47BY

Carr Lane

BB47DN

Cowpe Road

BB47DR

Asten Buildings

BB47TU

Rectory Close

BB49AZ

Brooklands

BB49DJ

Hippings Lane

OL130RD

Queen Street

OL130BJ

Lodge Lane

OL130RQ

Union Street

OL138LF

Ormerods Buildings

OL138NH

Tunstead Road

OL139QE

Ross Cottages

BB47EZ

Duke Street

BB47JY

Weber Street

BB47TJ

Brow Edge

BB49AG

Burnley Road East

BB49AJ

Woodlea Road

OL130JS

Higher Greens

OL130LT

Baldwin Street

OL130QD

Barlow Street

OL130RN

Trinity Street

BB47UA

Dark Lane

BB49BP

Booth Road

BB47DB

The Mount

BB47JL

Lever Street

BB49BL

Fern Street

BB49DE

Beckside Close

BB49ET

Dark Lane

BB49EZ

St Peters Road

OL130DF

Rose Terrace

OL130JB

Lee Road

OL130QS

Chapel Street

OL130TS

Newchurch Road

OL130BW

Park Road Industrial Estate

OL130PB

Rakehead Lane

OL130SJ

Western Road

BB47EX

Cowpe Road

BB49HR

Whitewell & Stacksteads

BB49SR

Gresham Street

OL130BA

Cutler Lane

OL130DP

Rushton Street

BB47EG

Bottoms Row

BB47JA

Bacup Road

BB49AB

Victoria Parade

BB49DD

Thistlemount Mews

BB49EA

Old Street

BB49JN

Piercy Mount

BB49LB

Burnley Road East

BB49LP

Lawrence Street

OL130ER

Kiln Terrace

OL130LH

Short Street

OL130LW

School Street

OL133SA

Britannia & Lee Mill

OL133SP

Britannia & Lee Mill

OL133SQ

Britannia & Lee Mill

OL138LA

Hill Crest

BB47TZ

Coronation Grove

BB49AR

Burnley Road East

BB49DU

Turnpike

OL130EQ

Queens Terrace

OL130EX

Farholme Lane

OL130NS

Waterbarn

OL130NU

Brandwood Road

OL130PD

Brandwood Farm Cottages

OL130UB

Miles Avenue

OL138LT

Huttock End Lane

OL138NA

Tunstead Lane

OL139QA

Green Hill Road

BB47UZ

Dark Lane

BB49JT

Rosehill

OL130RH

Mount Pleasant

OL138JT

Fernhill Close

BB47AP

Bridgewood Close

BB47BL

Ivy Cottages

BB47HL

Church Street

BB47JP

Gilbert Street

Data Sources

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