Overview of Littleborough

Littleborough is a town within the Metropolitan Borough of Rochdale, in Greater Manchester, England. It is located in the upper Roch Valley by the foothills of the South Pennines, 3 miles (4.8 km) northeast of Rochdale and 12.6 miles (20.3 km) north-northeast of Manchester; Milnrow and the M62 motorway are to the south, and the rural uplands of Blackstone Edge are to the east. In 2001, Littleborough and its suburbs of Calderbrook, Shore, and Smithy Bridge, had a population of 13,807. Historically a part of Lancashire, Littleborough and its surroundings have provided evidence of Neolithic, Celtic, Roman and Anglo-Saxon activity in the area. During the Middle Ages, Littleborough was a hamlet in the manor of Hundersfield, parish of Rochdale and hundred of Salford. It was focussed upon the junction of two ancient routes over the Pennines — one of which may have been a Roman road — that joined to cross the River Roch. By 1472, Littleborough consisted of a chapel, a cluster of cottages, and an inn, and its inhabitants were broadly farmers who were spurred to weave wool by merchants who passed between the markets at Rochdale and Halifax. When cotton was introduced as a base to make textiles, Littleborough experienced an influx of families, mostly from the neighbouring West Riding of Yorkshire. Affluent homes and estates were established on Littleborough's fringes. In the late-18th century, the low-altitude Summit Gap between Littleborough and Walsden was approved as the best route over the Pennines for the Rochdale Canal and the Manchester to Leeds railway; Hollingworth Lake was built at Littleborough's south side as a feeder reservoir to regulate the waters of the canal. This infrastructure encouraged industrialists to modify Littleborough's traditional handloom cloth workshops with a mechanised form of textile production. Attracted to the area's natural resources and modern infrastructure, coal mining, engineering ventures and increasingly large textile mills contributed to Littleborough's population growth and urbanisation, sealing its status as a mill town. Local government reforms established the Littleborough Urban District in 1894 which was governed by its own district council until its abolition in 1974. During the mid-20th century, imports of cheaper foreign goods prompted the gradual deindustrialisation of Littleborough, but its commercial diversity allowed it to repel the ensuing economic depression experienced elsewhere in North West England. Subsumed into the Metropolitan Borough of Rochdale in 1974, Littleborough endures as a commuter town with a distinct community; its Civic Trust works to preserve and enhance its historic character, and societies exist to utilise the surrounding countryside for water-skiing, horse riding, and other recreational activities. Littleborough's stone-built town centre is designated as a Conservation Area for its special architectural qualities.

 

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2 bedroom Detached for sale

Price
£110,000
Address
Littleborough Lancashire Littleborough, OL15 9QU
Description
Springbok Properties offers to the market this spacious detached property. The ground floor has a living room and a kitchen. The first floor has two bedrooms and a family bathroom. Internal inspection is highly recommended. Detached Property One Rec...

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Springbok Properties, Nationwide
2 bedroom Detached for sale

3 bedroom Semi-Detached for sale

Price
£155,000
Address
Littleborough Lancashire Littleborough, OL15 8QJ
Description
This ATTRACTIVE semi-detached property is a must viewing. The property benefits from an entrance hall, lounge and kitchen on the ground floor. On the first floor the accommodation comprises three bedrooms and a family bathroom . Lastly, the property...

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Springbok Properties, Nationwide
3 bedroom Semi-Detached for sale

4 bedroom Detached for sale

Price
£249,950
Address
Kinders Fold Littleborough, OL15 9LT
Description
Andrew Kelly and Associates are delighted to offer for sale this extremely well presented, well appointed, modern, extended, four bedroom, detached property situated on a sought after cul-de-sac in a highly popular residential area. The accommodatio...

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Andrew Kelly & Associates
4 bedroom Detached for sale

4 bedroom Detached for sale

Price
£95,000
Address
Frobisher Road Littleborough, OL15 9QB
Description
Andrew Kelly & Associates are delighted to offer for sale this competitively priced, well proportioned 4 bedroom detached house with fantastic views. The property benefits from gas central heating and double glazing and comprises of entrance hallway,...

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Andrew Kelly & Associates
4 bedroom Detached for sale

4 bedroom Semi-Detached for sale

Price
£159,950
Address
Whitelees Road Littleborough, OL15 8DR
Description
Andrew Kelly & Associates are delighted to offer for sale this three story, four bedroom end town house providing spacious family accommodation. The property briefly comprises of entrance, vestibule . lounge and kitchen diner.The middle story has a f...

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Andrew Kelly & Associates
4 bedroom Semi-Detached for sale

2 bedroom Terraced for sale

Price
£114,950
Address
Hollingworth Road Littleborough, OL15 0AZ
Description
DRAFT DETAILS AWAITING APPROVAL: * NO CHAIN * Andrew Kelly & Associates are delighted to offer for sale this well appointed, mid terrace property situated in a highly sought-after location on the door step of Hollingworth Lake Nature Reserve and Coun...

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Andrew Kelly & Associates
2 bedroom Terraced for sale

5 bedroom Terraced for sale

Price
£200,000
Address
Dean Head Todmorden Road Littleborough, OL15 9LZ
Description
DRAFT DETAILS AWAITING APPROVAL: Andrew Kelly & Associates are delighted to offer for sale this substantial, extended, five bedroom, end town house situated in a popular residential area with views to both front and rear. The property is conveniently...

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Andrew Kelly & Associates
5 bedroom Terraced for sale

3 bedroom Detached for sale

Price
£139,950
Address
William Street Littleborough, OL15 8JP
Description
DRAFT DETAILS AWAITING APPROVAL: *NO CHAIN * Andrew Kelly & Associates are delighted to offer for sale this unique, three bedroom, detached property with accommodation set out over three levels. The property which has a garden to the front and benefi...

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Andrew Kelly & Associates
3 bedroom Detached for sale

5 bedroom Detached for sale

Price
£219,950
Address
Eric Street Littleborough, OL15 9LF
Description
Andrew Kelly and Associates are delighted to offer for sale this individually built four/ five bedroom modern detached property which is situated in a convenient position with easy access to the shops, schools and amenities within Littleboorugh villa...

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Andrew Kelly & Associates
5 bedroom Detached for sale

2 bedroom Flat for sale

Price
£112,500
Address
James Street Littleborough, OL15 8DB
Description
DRAFT DETAILS AWAITING APPROVAL: * NO CHAIN * Andrew Kelly & Associates are delighted to offer for sale this extremely well presented, two bedroom, ground floor apartment which provides superb accommodation, appealing to a wide range of audience. Int...

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Andrew Kelly & Associates
2 bedroom Flat for sale

2 bedroom Terraced for sale

Price
£55,000
Address
Nelson Street Littleborough, OL15 9BY
Description
DRAFT DETAILS AWAITING APPROVAL: Andrew Kelly & Associates AUCTION DEPARTMENT are delighted to offer for sale this two bedroom, stone, terrace property situated in the centre on Littleborough village centre with access to shops, schools and amenities...

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Andrew Kelly & Associates
2 bedroom Terraced for sale

3 bedroom Detached for sale

Price
£775,000
Address
Rakewood Littleborough, OL15 0AR
Description
* PART EXCHANGE CONSIDERED * Andrew Kelly & Associates are delighted to offer for sale this three bedroom, detached farm house which has the capacity to house 9000 chickens in two separate chicken sheds which the vendors estimate it could provide an...

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Andrew Kelly & Associates
3 bedroom Detached for sale

3 bedroom Terraced for sale

Price
£115,000
Address
Hare Hill Road Littleborough, OL15 9HG
Description
DRAFT DETAILS AWAITING APPROVAL: Andrew Kelly & Associates are delighted to offer for sale this garden fronted, three bedroom, mid terrace property situated approximately 400 metres from Littleborough village centre, offering superb access to all sho...

Agent
Andrew Kelly & Associates
3 bedroom Terraced for sale

3 bedroom Semi-Detached for sale

Price
£159,950
Address
Todmorden Road Littleborough, OL15 9EG
Description
DRAFT DETAILS AWAITING APPROVAL: * NO CHAIN * Andrew Kelly & Associates are delighted to offer for sale this extremely well presented, well appointed, modern, three bedroom, semi detached property situated in a popular sought-after cul-de-sac providi...

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Andrew Kelly & Associates
3 bedroom Semi-Detached for sale

2 bedroom Terraced for sale

Price
£115,000
Address
Dean Head Todmorden Road Littleborough, OL15 9LZ
Description
*PREMIUM LISTING* Andrew Kelly & Associates are delighted to offer for sale this well appointed two double bedroom inner town house, which offers excellent first time buyer or young family accommodation. The property benefits from gas central heatin...

Agent
Andrew Kelly & Associates
2 bedroom Terraced for sale

3 bedroom Semi-Detached for sale

Price
£159,950
Address
Lodge Bank Road Littleborough, OL15 8QS
Description
DRAFT DETAILS AWAITING APPROVAL: Andrew Kelly & Associates are delighted to offer for sale this extremely well presented, well appointed, three bedroom, semi detached property situated in a popular sought-after cul-de-sac offering easy access to loca...

Agent
Andrew Kelly & Associates
3 bedroom Semi-Detached for sale

4 bedroom Detached for sale

Price
£269,950
Address
Brown Bank Road Littleborough, OL15 8QT
Description
*** EXCELLENT POTENTIAL*** Exclusive Detached residence, built buy the current owner in 1992 tastefully finished and with spacious, well appointed family accommodation. The residence is set in private grounds in an idylic location off Brown Bank Road...

Agent
Charles Derby Estates (Milnrow)
4 bedroom Detached for sale

3 bedroom Detached for sale

Price
£499,950
Address
Milbury Drive Littleborough, OL15 0DA
Description
*** FULL DETAILS COMING SOON *** * DETACHED NEW BUILD * 10 YEAR NHBC GUARANTEE * 3 OR 4 BEDROOMS * MASTER EN-SUITE & WALK IN WARDROBE * JULIET BALCONY * HIGH SPEC FINISH THROUGHOUT * NO CHAIN *** KITCHEN & BATHROOM OPTIONS AVAILABLE AS WELL AS THE P...

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Royal Fox Rochdale
3 bedroom Detached for sale

3 bedroom Detached for sale

Price
£499,950
Address
Milbury Drive Littleborough, OL15 0DA
Description
*** DETACHED NEW BUILD / 10 YEAR NHBC GUARANTEE / 3 OR 4 BEDROOMS / MASTER EN-SUITE & WALK IN WARDROBE / JULIET BALCONY / HIGH SPEC FINISH THROUGHOUT / NO CHAIN *** Royal Fox Estates are pleased to offer for sale this extremely well presented and sp...

Agent
Royal Fox Rochdale
3 bedroom Detached for sale

4 bedroom Detached for sale

Price
£249,950
Address
Reddyshore Brow Littleborough, OL15 9PF
Description
*** MODERN DETACHED / FOUR BEDROOMS / MASTER EN-SUITE / DOUBLE DRIVE & GARAGE / BI-FOLDING KITCHEN DOORS / ARTIFICIAL LAWN TO REAR *** Royal Fox Estates are pleased to offer for sale this four bedroom modern detached property situated on a good size...

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Royal Fox Rochdale
4 bedroom Detached for sale