House prices in Rossendale
The median price paid for a home in Rossendale was £180,000 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 933 sales. House prices in Rossendale did not change 0.0% in the year to September 2026, and are 10.6% higher than five years earlier. In the 12 months to September 2026, the median price in Rossendale was 16% lower than the median for North West (£213,500). The average private rent in Rossendale was £811 a month in August 2026, 4.2% up on a year earlier (ONS). Rossendale had 8.7 crimes per 100 people recorded by the police in the 12 months to August 2026.
Where Rossendale stands out
- Rossendale has the 32nd lowest median house price of 317 local authorities in England and Wales: £180,000 in the 12 months to September 2026.
House prices in Rossendale
The median price paid in Rossendale was £180,000 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 933 sales, or £2,211 per square metre of floor area.
By type of home
| Type | Median price | Sales | Per m² | 1 year | 5 years | North West |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £360,000 | 177 | £3,041 | +5.9% | +20.0% | £370,000 |
| Semi-detached | £220,000 | 221 | £2,527 | −0.9% | +15.8% | £235,000 |
| Terraced | £150,000 | 498 | £1,840 | +3.5% | +20.0% | £159,000 |
Not shown: flats (under 50 sales in the year, too few for a reliable median).
Compared with North West and England
Median price
Price per m² of floor area
| Area | Median price | 1 year | 5 years | Per m² | Per m², 1 year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rossendale | £180,000 | 0.0% | +10.6% | £2,211 | +2.0% |
| North West | £213,500 | +1.4% | +17.3% | £2,591 | +0.9% |
| England | £285,000 | −1.4% | +5.6% | £3,333 | −0.6% |
By floor area, homes in Rossendale sold for a median £2,211 per m² in the 12 months to September 2026, 15% lower than the figure for North West (£2,591).
Rossendale has the 32nd lowest median price of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 11th lowest of 35 local authorities in North West.
Its 0.0% change over the year is the 107th smallest price fall of 317 in England and Wales, and the 18th biggest rise of 35 local authorities in North West.
Rents in Rossendale
The average private rent in Rossendale was £811 a month in August 2026, 4.2% up on a year earlier. Rents in Rossendale are 49.6% higher than five years earlier (August 2026 against August 2021).
Rossendale has the 67th lowest average rent of 316 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 15th lowest of 35 local authorities in North West.
How many homes sell in Rossendale
842 homes were sold in Rossendale in the 12 months to September 2026, 1.15 for every 100 people living there. In the 12 months to June 2026, sales in Rossendale were 6.0% up on the year before and 25.9% lower than five years earlier.
That is the 69th most sales per person of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 9th most of 35 local authorities in North West.
Home sales per 100 people: sales recorded by HM Land Registry, less those not at full market value, against ONS's population estimate.
Crime in Rossendale
The police recorded 5,831 crimes in Rossendale in the 12 months to August 2026, 8.7 for every 100 people living or working there. Recorded crime in Rossendale fell 11.7% in the 12 months to August 2026 compared with the 12 months before, and is 4.4% lower than three years earlier.
| Kind of crime | Per 100 people |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 3.75 |
| Anti-social behaviour, damage, drugs and public order | 3.61 |
| Theft and vehicle crime | 0.92 |
| Burglary and robbery | 0.39 |
Rossendale has the 103rd highest crime rate of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures, and the 10th highest of 25 local authorities in North West.
The figure for North West leaves out Greater Manchester, whose police have not published every month. The figure for England leaves out Gloucestershire and Greater Manchester, whose police have not published every month.
Street crime from police.uk. People are those living there plus those coming in to work, so town and city centres aren't overstated.
Deprivation in Rossendale
Rossendale is the 60th most deprived of 296 local authorities in England on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (where 1 is the most deprived).
| Part of the index | Rank of 296 (1 = most deprived) |
|---|---|
| Overall | 60th |
| Income | 102nd |
| Employment | 69th |
| Education and skills | 166th |
| Health | 59th |
| Crime | 81st |
| Barriers to housing and services | 46th |
| Living environment | 24th |
Broadband and mobile in Rossendale
92.9% of premises in Rossendale can get gigabit broadband and 98.3% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more), by Ofcom's latest figures. 92.1% can get full fibre, and 0.3% get under 10 Mbit/s. Its gigabit coverage is the 98th highest of 318 local authorities in England and Wales.
Premises able to get gigabit broadband
95.4% of premises in Rossendale get good 4G indoors from all four mobile networks (England: 91.2%).
People moving in and out in Rossendale
In the year ending June 2025, 4,733 people moved to Rossendale from elsewhere in the UK and 4,057 moved away, a net gain of 676 (9.3 per 1,000 residents).
Most moved in from
- Rochdale 657
- Bury 584
- Manchester 307
Most moved out to
- Burnley 477
- Hyndburn 426
- Rochdale 294
Moves within the UK only (ONS internal migration); people arriving from or leaving for abroad aren't counted.
Questions about Rossendale
How much does a house cost in Rossendale?
The median price paid for a home in Rossendale was £180,000 in the 12 months to September 2026. By type: detached £360,000; semi-detached £220,000; terraced £150,000.
Are house prices in Rossendale going up?
In the year to September 2026, the median price in Rossendale did not change 0.0%, and over five years it rose 10.6%. Across North West prices rose 1.4% over the same year.
How much is rent in Rossendale?
The average private rent in Rossendale was £811 a month in August 2026. 1 bed £591; 2 bed £755; 3 bed £908; 4+ bed £1,226.
Is Rossendale a safe place to live?
Rossendale had 8.7 crimes per 100 people in the 12 months to August 2026, the 103rd highest of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures. The figure for North West was 8.4. Crime varies a lot from street to street: look up a postcode on the map for its own figures.
Can you get full fibre broadband in Rossendale?
92.1% of premises in Rossendale can get full fibre and 92.9% can get gigabit broadband, by Ofcom's latest figures.
Nearby areas
- Burnley 10 km
- Rochdale 11 km
- Bury 12 km
- Hyndburn 12 km
- Blackburn with Darwen 14 km
Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, ONS (private rents, population estimates, internal migration), police.uk, MHCLG English Indices of Deprivation 2025, Ofcom Connected Nations. Figures updated November 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right; Office for National Statistics and police.uk data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.