Whitworth ward is located in the Rossendale borough of Lancashire, England. It covers the town of Whitworth and surrounding areas, including parts of the South Pennines. The ward is known for its industrial heritage, with a history tied to cotton milling and quarrying. The landscape features a mix of urban and rural areas, with moorland and valleys shaping the local geography.
The town of Whitworth serves as the main hub, offering local amenities, schools, and community facilities. The area is connected by roads such as the A671, providing links to nearby towns like Bacup and Rochdale. Outdoor spaces like Cowm Reservoir and Healey Dell Nature Reserve are popular for walking and leisure. The ward has a strong sense of community, with events and activities often centered around local clubs and organizations.
On average Whitworth has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 101 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 14.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Whitworth is £38,400 per year. There are 5 schools in Whitworth: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).
Based on 101 recent sales, the median property price is £189,995 in Whitworth area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £1,150,000.
By property type: detached homes sit at £269,995; semi-detached at £199,741; terraced at £147,500; flats at £108,000.
10 years price trend in Whitworth
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Back Cowm Lane
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Danes Lane
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Market Street
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Industry Street
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Moorland Avenue
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Hall Street
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Hedge Rows
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Whitworth
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Wooltop Close
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Coupland Close
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Market Street
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Burnedge Close
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Market Street
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Healey Grove
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Market Street
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Coppice Drive
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Foul Clough Road
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Edward Street
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Healey Grove
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Whitworth
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Highgate Lane
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Market Street
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Old Lane
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Market Street
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Coupland Close
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Clara Street
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Acre Street
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Sandbank Gardens
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Clegg Street
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Orama Avenue
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Long Acres Drive
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Market Street
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John Henry Street
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Ainsdale Drive
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Coppice Drive
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Market Street
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Ending Rake
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Market Street
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Cock Hall Lane
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Northgate
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Back Cowm Lane
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John Street
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Millfold
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Clara Street
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Birch Close
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Market Street
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Wallbank Drive
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Highgate Lane
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Knowsley Crescent
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Hoyle Street
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Lloyd Street
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Kandel Court
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Whitworth
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2025.