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Waterfoot & Stacksteads

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About

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.

Area overview

On average Waterfoot & Stacksteads has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 118 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).

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
118
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
16.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Waterfoot & Stacksteads Population
12,375
Population density
807.9 per km²

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

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 161 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
Detached18£293,000
Flats3£115,000
Semi-Detached39£175,000
Terraced101£146,200

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

OL138NJ

Tunstead Road

OL138NL

Maden Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.