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Wardle, Shore & West Littleborough

Wardle, Shore & West Littleborough is one of 20 wards in Rochdale, home to 10,998 people in 4,577 households (Census 2021). Homes sold for a median of £239,950 over the past two years, 14% above the Rochdale median. On average 7% of the land within 500 metres of a home postcode is green space — 58% below the Rochdale average.

Ward E05014050 · 298 postcodes · Updated 24 October 2026
10,998residentsCensus 2021
£240kmedian sale price319 sales, 24 months
7%green within 500 mpostcode average
67%gigabit broadbandaverage of postcodes
Wardle, Shore & West Littleborough in RochdalePostcodes in Wardle, Shore & West Littleborough highlighted; the rest of Rochdale in grey
Map of Rochdale with Wardle, Shore & West Littleborough highlighted

People and homes.

10,998 residents in 4,577 households, next to the Rochdale average.

15%
aged 15–29
20%
aged 65 and over
77%
owner-occupied homes
15%
privately rented
7%
socially rented
4%
flats in purpose-built blocks

Source: Census 2021, Office for National Statistics

Prices.

Quarterly median of standard sales in Wardle, Shore & West Littleborough and Rochdale.

Wardle, Shore & West LittleboroughRochdale
£168k£199k£230k£261k2024 Q12024 Q22024 Q32024 Q42025 Q12025 Q22025 Q32025 Q42026 Q12026 Q22026 Q3
£168k£199k£230k£261k2024 Q12025 Q12026 Q12026 Q3

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, sales to 28 Aug 2026

Food hygiene.

Food businesses in Wardle, Shore & West Littleborough with a published hygiene rating.

33rated food businessesin total
88%rated good or very good (4 or 5)Rochdale: 86%
3rated 2 or belowlatest inspection

Council food safety officers rate businesses from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good) for hygiene, the state of the premises and how food safety is managed. A rating reflects the standards found on the day of inspection, not the quality of the food.

Source: Food Standards Agency, food hygiene rating data as of 26 October 2026 (Open Government Licence)