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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

OL128QU

Spring Bank

OL128XH

Acre Street

OL128UD

Northgate

OL128JA

Shore End

OL139WU

Railgate

OL128RL

Oakenshaw Court

OL128JY

Spring Place

OL128NR

Oak Street

OL128RH

Village Court

OL128QD

Waingap View

OL128WB

Bleacher Close

OL128XJ

Lobden

OL128EA

Dyehouse Close

OL128AA

Lloyd Street

OL128LS

Market Street

OL128JW

Market Street

OL128HJ

Yew Tree Terrace

OL128ES

Spinners Drive

OL128NA

Market Street

OL139SA

Deansgreave Road

OL128UW

Westgate

OL128PE

Dura Bank

OL128UE

Daneswood Fold

OL128UB

Eastgate

OL128TY

Handel Street

OL128DA

Daniel Street

OL128ET

Wooltop Close

OL128QG

Church Street

OL128LR

King Street

OL128HA

Market Street

OL128PU

Lobden Crescent

OL128NT

East View

OL128RT

Station Road

OL128UX

Daneswood Close

OL120TT

Healey Stones

OL120TH

Healey

OL128DG

Thomas Street

OL128PY

Whitworth Square

OL128TP

Spodden Fold

OL128AN

New Way

OL128TH

Meadow Head Avenue

OL128RQ

Milner Street

OL128HR

Knowsley Crescent

OL139SY

Market Street

OL128SS

Tonacliffe Road

OL128AP

The Beeches

OL128NG

Leavengreave Court

OL128EG

Market Street

OL128AL

Hillside Way

OL128DW

Industry Street

OL128NB

Buxton Street

OL127HB

Healey Hall Mews

OL128UG

Eastgate

OL128EJ

Old Lane

OL128RZ

Birch Villas

OL128LW

Cowm Park Way North

OL128ER

Cottesmore Close

OL128BH

Sandbank Gardens

OL128NX

Market Street

OL128BG

Tong Lane

OL139SN

Prince Street

OL128XL

Hall Fold

OL128RA

North Street

OL128TR

Spodden Fold

OL128QF

Calf Hey Head

OL128BT

John Street

OL128AY

The Rivers Edge

OL128AW

Hedgerows

OL128BX

Daniel Street

OL128LG

Facit Fold

OL128JP

Alfred Street

OL128ND

Market Street

OL128RB

Clara Street

OL128JX

Minnie Street

OL128BS

Whitworth

OL128SN

Tonacliffe Way

OL128JD

Rock View

OL128RP

Ending Rake

OL128BB

Brenbar Crescent

OL128DT

Parkside

OL128XQ

Edward Street

OL128ED

Orama Avenue

OL128QH

Bank Terrace

OL128JB

Market Street

OL128LJ

Station Road

OL128JL

Stoney Royd

OL128DF

James Street

OL128RE

North Street

OL128XG

High Barn Lane

OL128AD

Elm Street

OL128NF

John Henry Street

OL128AT

William Street

OL128PN

Princess Street

OL128BJ

Tong End

OL128QB

Ainsdale Drive

OL128LU

Market Street

OL128WU

Acre Street

OL128BU

Burnedge Close

OL128SL

Highgate Lane

OL128PT

Taylor Street

Data Sources

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