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About

Whitworth sits within the Rossendale Valley, an area defined by its moorland topography and industrial past. The town itself is positioned along the banks of the River Spodden, with its residential streets climbing the surrounding hillsides. The landscape is marked by remnants of its history in textiles and quarrying, with old mill buildings and stone-built terraces forming the core of its settlements.

A notable local feature is Healey Dell Nature Reserve, a wooded gorge with historic viaducts cutting through the rock. The area's network of footpaths, like those leading to Cowm Reservoir, provides access to the open moorland above. Whitworth operates as a distinct community with its own civic centre and local amenities, separate from the larger towns in the valley.

Area overview

On average Whitworth has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 57 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 14.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Whitworth is £42,280 per year. There are 5 schools in Whitworth: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Whitworth is home to around 7,798 people, with a population density of about 429.9 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
57
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
14.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Whitworth Population
7,798
Population density
429.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
33.6(+87%)
Violence and sexual offences
30.91(-17%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.44(-17%)
Other theft
3.85(-42%)
Vehicle crime
3.85(-36%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,484
95.96%
Other White
100
1.28%
Irish
54
0.69%
Pakistani
25
0.32%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
23
0.29%
Total population: 7,799

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,767
27.63%
Level 3 (A level)
1,261
19.72%
No qualifications
1,245
19.47%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
893
13.96%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
610
9.54%
Total 16+ residents: 6,396

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,171
33.57%
Owns with a mortgage
1,159
33.23%
Private landlord or letting agency
504
14.45%
Other social rented
401
11.5%
Social rents from council
165
4.73%
Total households: 3,488

Property prices in Whitworth

Based on 122 recent sales, the median property price is £183,500 in Whitworth area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £640,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Whitworth 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 Whitworth over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached21£276,000
Flats7£97,000
Semi-Detached36£208,248
Terraced58£150,000

10 years median price trend in Whitworth

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Whitworth.

All postcodes in Whitworth

OL128JN

North View

OL128DR

Scarr Terrace

OL128AR

Beech Close

OL128EQ

Cowm Street

OL128LE

Edward Street

OL128TZ

Wallbank Drive

OL128UN

Wallbank Drive

OL128NJ

Oak Close

OL128PX

Waingap Crescent

OL128QA

Coppice Drive

OL128RX

Healey Grove

OL128HG

Jane Street

OL128NS

Oak View

OL128LP

Hoyle Street

OL128DJ

Abbotsford

OL128DB

John Street

OL128XA

Market Street

OL128UU

Finisher Close

OL128SQ

The Willows

OL128BQ

Cockhall Lane

OL128NQ

Riverside Court

OL128SH

Greenbank

OL128JR

Ethel Street

OL128AZ

Bridge Street

OL128JS

Long Acres Lane

OL128HQ

Percy Street

OL128SG

Hill Top

OL128DN

Millfold

OL128PR

Union Street

OL128TS

Cockhall Lane

OL128RW

Market Street

OL139XE

Tong Lane

OL128QQ

Coupland Street

OL128HS

Knott Hill

OL128QN

Market Street

OL128RS

Dell Meadow

OL128QE

Coupland Close

OL128LD

Market Street

OL139SR

Fair View

OL128HE

Eagley Bank

OL128EP

Moss Side Street

OL128PW

Market Street

OL128UH

Fern Isle Close

OL128LA

Long Acres Lane

OL128UR

Cottage View

OL128NW

Heatherlands

OL128NU

Oak Street

OL128AH

Cowm Park Way South

OL128SA

Broadley View

OL128RF

Kandel Place

OL128PZ

Massey Croft

OL128JH

Market Street

OL128XE

Eagley Bank

OL128SZ

Market Street

OL128AX

The Meadows

OL128DU

Coronation Villas

OL128PP

Chapel Street

OL128NP

Oak Street

OL128TJ

Belle Isle Avenue

OL128RY

Birches End

OL128QT

Acre Street

OL128BD

Market Street

OL128JT

Longacres Drive

OL128LB

Croft Bank

OL120TS

Highgate Lane

OL128HH

Gertrude Street

OL128LH

Meadow Cottages

OL128TX

Water Street

OL128BP

Cleggs Avenue

OL128TF

Market Street

OL128UT

Printer Drive

OL128SX

Moorland Avenue

OL128AB

Whitworth Rise

OL128UY

Daneswood Avenue

OL128DL

Spodden Cottages

OL128RU

Market Street

OL128EN

Land Gate

OL128BA

Rawstron Street

OL128QS

Market Street

OL128SJ

Tonacliffe Road

OL128TG

Market Street

OL128SY

Tonacliffe Terrace

OL128SE

Market Street

OL128PS

Waingap Crescent

OL128SF

Rough Bank

OL128PJ

Albert Street

OL128EL

Edgemoor Close

OL128SR

High Peak Road

OL128HP

Knowsley Crescent

OL128UP

Westgate

OL128XD

Market Street

OL128UF

Fairway

OL128AG

Lloyd Street

OL128DS

East View

OL139XF

Rochdale Road

OL128XF

Land Gate

OL128AJ

Baytree Walk

OL128SU

Moorland Crescent

OL128LT

Ivy Bank

OL128TD

Marlborough Close

Data Sources

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