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Whitewell & Stacksteads

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About

Whitewell & Stacksteads is situated in the Irwell Valley within the Rossendale borough. The ward encompasses the communities around the River Irwell, with Stacksteads to the north and Whitewell to the south, linked by the A681 road. The landscape is characterised by steep valley sides and former industrial sites, with housing spread across the slopes. Local amenities are concentrated along the main thoroughfares serving the resident population.

The area's history is deeply tied to textile manufacturing, evidenced by remaining mill structures now often repurposed for other uses. A notable local feature is the Irwell Sculpture Trail, which passes through the ward, integrating art into the post-industrial landscape. Open moorland rises to the south, providing accessible upland walking routes directly from the residential areas. The ward functions as a collection of distinct neighbourhoods with strong community ties.

Area overview

On average Whitewell & Stacksteads has high deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 14.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Whitewell & Stacksteads is £42,335 per year. There are 5 schools in Whitewell & Stacksteads: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
14.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Whitewell & Stacksteads

Based on 89 recent sales, the median property price is £162,000 in Whitewell & Stacksteads area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £775,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Whitewell & 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 Whitewell & Stacksteads over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached13£350,000
Semi-Detached21£180,000
Terraced55£140,000

10 years median price trend in Whitewell & Stacksteads

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Whitewell & Stacksteads.

All postcodes in Whitewell & Stacksteads

BB49LW

Elizabeth Street

BB49QU

Terra Cotta Buildings

OL130UH

Newchurch Road

OL130SP

Rook Hill Road

BB49UG

Belvedere Avenue

OL130NE

Ashworth Terrace

OL138NQ

Honeyhole

OL130BD

Blackwood Court

BB49RJ

Dean Fold

BB49NQ

Peers Clough Road

OL130LT

Baldwin Street

OL130QR

Booth Road

BB49RZ

Carr Road

OL138LJ

Brearley Street

BB49NL

Turn Hill

OL138LG

Lilac Terrace

BB49PZ

Ashworth Street

OL130UY

Bowlers Wood

OL138LQ

Greenbank

BB49RX

Bridge Street

BB49LE

Whitewell & Stacksteads

BB49PX

Burnley Road East

OL138NH

Tunstead

BB49FD

Whitewell & Stacksteads

BB49QX

East Bank

BB49UH

Lower House Green

OL138NJ

Mitchell Field Nook

BB49BU

Booth Crescent

BB49JR

Burnley Road East

OL130PB

Rakehead Lane

BB49RE

Waterfold

BB49BS

Hey Head Avenue

BB49NX

Hightown Road

OL130NX

West View

BB49NB

Saunder Height Lane

OL138NB

Higher Tunstead

BB49TT

Woodhead Close

BB49LU

Riverside Park

BB49PL

Burnley Road East

OL138LS

Huttock End Lane

BB49QG

Howarth Street

BB49PT

Holmes Street

OL130UJ

Newchurch Road

BB49ND

Rock Bridge Fold

OL130SU

Western Court

OL130UF

Railway Street

OL130RU

Tunstead Road

OL130RJ

South Villas

OL130TG

Fearns Moss

OL130NU

Brandwood Road

BB49PB

Shepherds Green

OL130SG

Heath Hill Drive

OL130NB

Newchurch Road

BB49UQ

Kirk View

OL130SF

Booth Road

OL130LH

Short Street

BB49JB

Shawclough Mews

OL130SH

Heathfield Road

OL130QB

Dove Villas

OL138LR

Huttock End Lane

OL130PF

Royds Road

BB49LZ

Whitewell & Stacksteads

BB49QT

Graver Weir Terrace

OL130TH

Booth Road

BB49TH

Fairfield Avenue

OL138LP

Bankfield Terrace

BB49PN

Whitewell & Stacksteads

BB49SZ

Taylor Avenue

BB49QR

Burnley Road East

OL130PG

Royds Road

BB49LG

Brockclough Road

OL130NA

Newchurch Road

BB49LP

Lawrence Street

OL130SJ

Western Road

BB49QB

Forest Holme Close

OL130UB

Miles Avenue

OL130LF

Holts Buildings

OL130QX

Plantation Street

BB49TA

Taylor Avenue

BB49BQ

Booth Road

BB49RS

Brock Clough Road

OL130RY

Lord Avenue

OL130UD

Stuart Avenue

OL138LE

Huttock End Lane

BB49JX

Scout Holme Terrace

BB49DN

Wales Road

BB49JG

Charles Street

BB49NY

Hightown

OL130QW

Booth Road

BB49NT

Burnley Road East

BB49LS

Foxfield Drive

OL138RG

Dean

OL130NL

Newchurch Road

BB49BP

Booth Road

OL130LS

Railway Street

BB49RB

Dean Lane

OL130RR

Primrose Street

OL130JS

Higher Greens

OL130SW

Heathbourne Road

BB49TJ

Ashworth Lane

Data Sources

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