Waterfoot & Stacksteads are neighbouring villages in the Rossendale Valley, Lancashire. The area is surrounded by moorland and hills, with the River Irwell flowing through Waterfoot. Local landmarks include the former mills along the riverbanks, reflecting the area’s industrial past. The villages have a mix of residential housing, small businesses, and community spaces like St Mary’s Church and Waterfoot Park.
The area offers access to outdoor activities, with footpaths leading to nearby hills such as Cowpe Lowe and Rossendale’s broader walking trails. Stacksteads has a quieter residential feel, while Waterfoot has a small high street with shops, cafes, and a library. Public transport links connect the villages to larger towns like Bacup and Rawtenstall. The annual Rossendale Agricultural Show is held nearby, drawing visitors to the valley.
On average Waterfoot & Stacksteads has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 119 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 16.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Waterfoot & Stacksteads is £36,800 per year. There are 10 schools in Waterfoot & Stacksteads: 7 primary (2 Outstanding and 5 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).
Based on 154 recent sales, the median property price is £159,788 in Waterfoot & Stacksteads area, with individual transactions ranging from £49,500 up to £580,000.
By property type: detached homes sit at £325,000; semi-detached at £187,500; terraced at £149,750; flats at £107,000.
10 years price trend in Waterfoot & Stacksteads
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Anderson Drive
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Lever Street
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Back Church Street
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Back Church Street
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Woodhead Close
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Farholme Lane
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Park Road
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Blackwood Road
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Church Street
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Four Lane Ends Road
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Fernhill Grove
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Booth Road
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Boarsgreave Lane
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Cowpe Road
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Holt Mill Road
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Lever Street
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Rectory Close
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Old Street
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Brock Bank
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Hightown Road
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Taylor Avenue
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Crabtree Avenue
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Fairfield Avenue
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Edgeside Lane
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Old Kiln
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Cowpe Road
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Cowpe Road
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Staghills Road
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Baltic Road
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Piper Lea
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Chapel Street
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Rose Street
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Scout Holme Terrace
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Acre Avenue
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Glen Crescent
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Church Street
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Church Street
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Boarsgreave Lane
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Cowpe Road
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Woodside Crescent
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Lowe View
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Wesley Place
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West View
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Booth Road
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Newchurch Road
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Highfield
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Rockcliffe Avenue
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Cowpe Road
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Cowpe Road
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Church Street
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Clough Street
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Taylor Avenue
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Bridleway
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New Road
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Law Street
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Greendale Avenue
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Cobham Court
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Heightside Avenue
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Cutler Crescent
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Atherton Way
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Waterbarn Lane
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Brandwood Road
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Commercial Street
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Wesley Place
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Fernhill Park
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Fernhill Drive
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Lane End Road
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Duke Street
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West Street
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Ashworth Road
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Prospect Street
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Fernhill Park
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Cutler Lane
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Angus Street
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Bowlers Wood
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Huttock End Lane
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Hammond Avenue
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Lever Street
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Cowpe Road
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Windsor Avenue
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Piercy Road
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Foxfield Drive
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Brunswick Terrace
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Brearley Street
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All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2025.