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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

BB49TL

St Annes Crescent

OL130UB

Miles Avenue

BB49TR

Edgeside Lane

OL130HG

Victoria Street

OL130RS

Turner Street

OL130NB

Newchurch Road

BB49AA

Lever Street

OL138JR

Fernhill Grove

OL130EH

Fernville Terrace

OL138LL

Hindle Street

BB47UF

Top Barn Lane

OL130HH

Springhill Villas

OL130DD

Stubbylee Lane

BB49AF

Burnley Road East

OL130LP

Crowtree Avenue

BB48LH

Prospect Terrace

OL133SF

Britannia & Lee Mill

OL130LW

School Street

BB49UE

Park Road

BB49HY

Paradise Street

BB49HH

Newchurch Road

BB47DS

Ivy Bank

BB49DT

Naze View Avenue

BB49UA

Belvedere Fold

OL138LH

Ashworth Street

BB47JA

Bacup Road

BB47TY

Staghills Road

BB47AY

Ashworth Street

OL133SD

Britannia & Lee Mill

BB49EA

Old Street

BB47AA

Tenterheads

BB49JS

Scout Road

OL130RQ

Union Street

OL138JD

Wesley Place

BB49DH

Hillside Drive

OL138JJ

Fernhill Park

BB49EB

Rose Mount

BB47JG

Holt Mill Road

OL130SW

Heathbourne Road

BB49NX

Hightown Road

BB49TW

Edgeside Lane

OL130NU

Brandwood Road

OL133SL

Britannia & Lee Mill

BB49TQ

Fairfield Avenue

OL138LD

Huttock End Lane

BB47JR

Rostrons Buildings

BB47DZ

Spring Gardens

OL130HL

Hardman Terrace

OL130TX

Branch Street

OL130RD

Queen Street

BB47FB

Bishops Court

OL130BY

New Line

OL138LW

Bankfield Street

BB49JL

Piercy Terrace

BB49BS

Hey Head Avenue

OL130RA

Albion Street

OL138NF

Tunstead

OL138JQ

Rockcliffe Drive

OL138LP

Bankfield Terrace

BB49SL

Clough Street

BB47TJ

Brow Edge

BB49NY

Hightown

OL130JA

Prospect Terrace

BB49BZ

Moorland View

BB49TD

Crabtree Avenue

BB49BD

Booth Place

BB47UE

Top Barn Lane

OL130NX

West View

OL130SU

Western Court

BB47JB

Holt Mill Road

BB49BT

Booth Crescent

BB47ED

Boarsgreave Lane

BB47DG

Greenbridge South

BB47BA

Tenterfield Street

BB49AN

Holt Street

BB47UZ

Dark Lane

BB47FE

Lever Street

OL130BG

Newchurch Road

BB49TF

Wales Road

BB49BY

Lowe View

OL130NF

Rook Hill Road

OL138LN

Hammond Avenue

BB49JT

Rosehill

OL138JG

Rockliffe Villas

BB47BW

Lench Street

BB49LW

Elizabeth Street

BB49AW

Springfield Drive

BB49EF

Naze Road

BB49LQ

Burnley Road East

BB47FD

Old Mill Court

OL130BJ

Lodge Lane

OL133SP

Britannia & Lee Mill

OL130SP

Rook Hill Road

BB49UG

Belvedere Avenue

OL130LH

Short Street

BB47BS

Glen Terrace

OL130SH

Heathfield Road

BB49EN

Greendale Avenue

OL130DE

Stubbylee Lane

OL130NY

Brandwood Road

Data Sources

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