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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

OL128PL

Victoria Street

OL128TE

Market Street

OL128AQ

The Greens

OL128PH

George Street

OL128HW

Freehold Road

OL128US

Spring Mill Avenue

OL128BL

The Stables

OL128UJ

Thorburn Drive

OL128AE

Holt Street

OL128NH

Valley View

OL128BF

Cowm Park Way South

OL128SW

Horsefield Avenue

OL128DY

Market Street

OL128UL

Wallbank Drive

OL120TR

Healey

OL128EU

Thor Drive

OL128SB

Birch Close

OL128DH

Elm Street

OL128EH

Garth Edge

OL128UZ

Carboy Drive

OL128QL

Market Street

OL127HA

Shawclough Road

OL128DE

Whitworth

OL128TT

Hall Fold

OL128UQ

Southgate

OL128QJ

Market Street

OL128HD

Quarry Street

OL128AS

Cowm Park Way South

OL128QP

Mill Street

OL128HF

Market Street

OL128TU

Barnside

OL128BE

Tong Lane

OL139SL

Market Street

OL128TB

Bar Terrace

OL128RN

Kandel Court

OL128QX

Longacres Drive

OL128LF

Grange Road

OL128TL

Hall Street

OL128HL

Freeholds Terrace

OL128PQ

Whitworth Rake

OL128SP

Oakenshaw View

OL128BW

Clegg Street

OL128RG

School Terrace

OL128QY

Thorneylea

OL128WA

Skein Street

OL128ST

Oakenshaw Avenue

OL128DP

Market Street

OL128NZ

Millgate Terrace

OL128BN

John Street

OL128TN

The Crescent

OL128QW

Market Street

OL128PA

Market Street

OL128HB

Shanter Close

OL128HN

Market Street

Data Sources

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