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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

OL138HS

Bankside Lane

OL138JQ

Rockcliffe Drive

OL130EZ

Farholme Lane

OL130QB

Dove Villas

OL130TB

Four Lane Ends Road

BB47JN

Bacup Road

BB49EY

Back Church Street

BB49HG

Newchurch Road

BB49TT

Woodhead Close

OL130BZ

St Saviours Court

OL130RJ

South Villas

OL138JR

Fernhill Grove

OL138NF

Tunstead

BB49NY

Hightown

BB47BS

Glen Terrace

BB47EE

Boarsgreave Lane

BB47EQ

Moor View

BB47UE

Top Barn Lane

BB49LH

Brock Bank

BB49LZ

Whitewell & Stacksteads

BB49SY

Taylor Avenue

BB49TD

Crabtree Avenue

BB49TH

Fairfield Avenue

BB49TS

Edgeside Lane

BB47AE

Cowpe Road

BB47DT

Daisy Bank

BB47TS

Staghills Road

BB49BX

Piper Lea

BB49JD

Rose Street

BB49JX

Scout Holme Terrace

OL130EW

Old Kiln

OL133SS

Britannia & Lee Mill

BB47EJ

Mill Cottages

BB49EE

Chapel Street

OL130HN

Acre Avenue

OL130NH

Newchurch Road

OL130QN

Old School Mews

OL130RA

Albion Street

OL130RR

Primrose Street

OL130SB

Church Street

OL133SL

Britannia & Lee Mill

OL130NL

Newchurch Road

OL130NX

West View

OL130SF

Booth Road

OL130UJ

Newchurch Road

OL133SB

Britannia & Lee Mill

OL138HX

Highfield

BB47ED

Boarsgreave Lane

BB47UG

Woodside Crescent

OL130QP

Booth Road

OL138JD

Wesley Place

OL138JH

Rockcliffe Avenue

BB47EU

Bacup Road

BB49BT

Booth Crescent

BB47AB

Cowpe Road

BB47DY

Springside

BB47DZ

Spring Gardens

BB47EL

Rock View

BB47UX

Hareholme & Waterfoot

BB49DN

Wales Road

BB49DW

New Road

BB49EP

Cobham Court

BB49SJ

Toddcarr Road

BB47HB

Bacup Road

BB49DS

Bridleway

BB49DY

Law Street

BB49HA

Heightside Avenue

OL130NE

Ashworth Terrace

OL130NY

Brandwood Road

OL130UA

Commercial Street

OL133SE

Britannia & Lee Mill

OL138JP

Fernhill Way

OL138JS

Fernhill Drive

OL139RR

Lane End Road

BB49JE

Ashworth Road

BB49SS

Prospect Street

OL130HS

Cutler Crescent

OL130NR

Waterbarn Lane

OL138JF

Wesley Place

OL130HP

Star Bank

OL130LD

Newchurch Road

OL130UY

Bowlers Wood

OL133SR

Britannia & Lee Mill

OL138JJ

Fernhill Park

OL138LN

Hammond Avenue

BB47HP

West Street

OL138LD

Huttock End Lane

BB49LE

Whitewell & Stacksteads

OL138JZ

Osborne Terrace

OL138LH

Ashworth Street

OL138NJ

Mitchell Field Nook

OL138NL

Tunstead

BB47BT

Lever Street

BB47UD

Windsor Avenue

BB49JW

Piercy Road

BB49LS

Foxfield Drive

OL130HD

Brunswick Terrace

BB47DU

Co Operative Buildings

BB47FG

Hareholme & Waterfoot

BB47JB

Holt Mill Road

Data Sources

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