Bleacher Close, Whitworth, Rochdale
House prices, sold prices and local information for OL12 8WB.
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At a glance
28 property sales on Bleacher Close, Whitworth, Rochdale have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2022. In the last 12 months 1 home sold here for an average of £248,000. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £193,646. Average sale prices rose from £180,262 in 2022 to £216,500 in 2025 (+20%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. 2 homes here have sold more than once since 2022; 2 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 71% semi-detached, 29% detached. Recorded sale prices on Bleacher Close range from £149,995 to £299,995. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on Bleacher Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Bleacher Close has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all OL12 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 30 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 20 | £193,646 | 19 Dec 2025 |
| Detached | 8 | £227,371 | 10 Oct 2023 |
Sold prices on Bleacher Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7, Bleacher Close OL12 8WB | 19 Dec 2025 | £248,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 8, Bleacher Close OL12 8WB | 29 Aug 2025 | £185,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 13, Bleacher Close OL12 8WB | 10 Oct 2023 | £230,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 10, Bleacher Close OL12 8WB | 30 Jun 2023 | £227,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 3, Bleacher Close OL12 8WB | 30 Jun 2023 | £212,995 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 1, Bleacher Close OL12 8WB | 29 Jun 2023 | £222,722 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 12, Bleacher Close OL12 8WB | 29 Jun 2023 | £216,726 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 2, Bleacher Close OL12 8WB | 29 Jun 2023 | £227,995 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 4, Bleacher Close OL12 8WB | 23 Jun 2023 | £169,995 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 14, Bleacher Close OL12 8WB | 16 Jun 2023 | £284,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 5, Bleacher Close OL12 8WB | 16 Jun 2023 | £230,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 6, Bleacher Close OL12 8WB | 26 May 2023 | £227,995 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 7, Bleacher Close OL12 8WB | 26 May 2023 | £212,995 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 9, Bleacher Close OL12 8WB | 28 Apr 2023 | £229,995 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 11, Bleacher Close OL12 8WB | 31 Jan 2023 | £299,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 16, Bleacher Close OL12 8WB | 23 Dec 2022 | £152,995 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 17, Bleacher Close OL12 8WB | 23 Dec 2022 | £162,995 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 18, Bleacher Close OL12 8WB | 23 Dec 2022 | £197,995 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 19, Bleacher Close OL12 8WB | 23 Dec 2022 | £149,995 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 15, Bleacher Close OL12 8WB | 22 Dec 2022 | £209,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 13, Bleacher Close OL12 8WB | 25 Nov 2022 | £213,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 20, Bleacher Close OL12 8WB | 30 Jun 2022 | £175,995 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 21, Bleacher Close OL12 8WB | 30 Jun 2022 | £189,995 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 22, Bleacher Close OL12 8WB | 30 Jun 2022 | £187,995 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 24, Bleacher Close OL12 8WB | 30 Jun 2022 | £169,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 25, Bleacher Close OL12 8WB | 30 Jun 2022 | £181,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 23, Bleacher Close OL12 8WB | 24 Jun 2022 | £189,995 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 26, Bleacher Close OL12 8WB | 6 May 2022 | £173,995 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 27, Bleacher Close OL12 8WB | 29 Apr 2022 | £171,995 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 28, Bleacher Close OL12 8WB | 29 Apr 2022 | £173,995 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 7, Bleacher Close | £212,995 (May 2023) → £248,000 (Dec 2025) | +16% over 3 yrs |
| 13, Bleacher Close | £213,995 (Nov 2022) → £230,000 (Oct 2023) | +7% over under a year |
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Crime and flood risk near Bleacher Close
Crime
33 crimes were reported within about a mile of Bleacher Close in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 70% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 15 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 1 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Bleacher Close is in or near 1 Environment Agency flood area:
- Upper River Irwell catchment with Oldham, Bolton, Rochdale, Haslingden, Ramsbottom and Rawtenstall Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Bleacher Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tonacliffe Primary School 294 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.3 mi |
| St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School 161 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Whitworth Community High School 654 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Our Lady and St Anselm's Roman Catholic Primary School, Whitworth 195 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.1 mi |
| Shawclough Community Primary School 428 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 1.4 mi |
| Willow View School 30 pupils | Other independent special school | 6–18 | Report | 1.4 mi |
| Healey Foundation Primary School 209 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.5 mi |
| Healey Learning Centre 34 pupils | Other independent special school | 11–16 | Report | 1.6 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- Rochdale station 3.1 mi · 1 hr 2 min walk
- Smithy Bridge station 3.2 mi · 1 hr 4 min walk
- Littleborough station 3.8 mi · 1 hr 15 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Westgate (by, Wallbank Drive) 1 min walk
- Westgate Close (opp, Westgate) 4 min walk
- Thorburn Drive (by, Wallbank Drive) 4 min walk
- Tonacliffe School (opp, Market Street) 5 min walk
GP surgeries
- Whitworth Medical Centre
Market Street, Whitworth, Rochdale · 0.9 mi - Healey Surgery
Whitworth Road, Rochdale · 1.5 mi - Edenfield Road Surgery
Cutgate Shopping Precinct, Rochdale · 2.0 mi - Ashworth Street Surgery
85 Spotland Road, Rochdale · 2.3 mi
Supermarkets
- Tesco Express Tesco Whitworth Market Express · 0.9 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Whitworth · 0.9 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Rooley Moor Road · 1.7 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Rochdale Whitworth Rd Express · 1.8 mi
Pharmacies
- Whitworth Pharmacy · 0.8 mi
- A J Nuttall Ltd · 0.9 mi
- Healey Pharmacy · 1.5 mi
Dentists
- Dental Surgery · 0.5 mi
- Dental Surgery · 1.9 mi
- Time For Teeth Hmp Buckley Hall · 2.1 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 3 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 3 of 10 |
| Employment | 2 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 5 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 2 of 10 |
| Crime | 3 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 2 of 10 |
| Living environment | 5 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 54.6% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 20.5% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 24.9% | 17.1% |
| Households | 1,109 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 19.9% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 62.6% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 17.5% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,473 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 94% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 99% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 96% | 92% |
Share of homes across Rossendale with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Bleacher Close
Ethnic group
| Here | Rossendale | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 97.5% | 92.4% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 1.1% | 5.5% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1.1% | 1.5% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.1% | 0.4% |
Religion
| Here | Rossendale | |
|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.8% | 40.1% |
| Christian | 45.1% | 48.8% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 5.2% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 4.9% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 0% | 0.1% |
| Jewish | 0% | 0.1% |
Country of birth
| Here | Rossendale | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.3% | 95% |
| Born outside the UK | 3.7% | 5% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Rossendale | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 25.2% | 30.6% |
| No qualifications | 21.2% | 18.6% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 19% | 18.4% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 13.8% | 14.2% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 10.1% | 9.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.4% | 6.4% |
| Other qualifications | 2.4% | 2.2% |
General health
| Here | Rossendale | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.2% | 47% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 33.2% |
| Fair health | 16% | 13.6% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 4.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.3% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Rossendale | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 44.7% | 41.7% |
| No cars or vans in household | 25.3% | 18.3% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 23.7% | 30.4% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 6.3% | 9.6% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Rossendale.
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