Property, Houses and Flats for Sale in Rossendale, Lancashire

The beautiful countryside of Rossendale and its excellent road links has made the area a popular home with commuters to Preston, Blackburn, Burnley, Bury, and Manchester. Rossendale is a district that was officially created in 1974 and includes the boroughs of Bacup, Haslingden and Rawtenstall, and sections of Ramsbottom and Whitworth. The overall population within Rossendale is about 66,000 and the area encompasses numerous villages and hamlets. The River Irwell and its tributaries flow through the deep valleys of the Forest of Rossendale, creating a perfect environment for the construction of watermills and the development of the wool and cotton industries in the 18th and 19th centuries. Rossendale is also noted for its stone quarries, and Rossendale Flagstone was used widely in the 19th century and even paved Trafalgar Square.

Estate agents in Rossendale have for sale stone-built terraced cottages and houses, converted barns, semi-detached and detached bungalows, new-build detached houses, and stone-built detached cottages and houses situated in the heart of the countryside. Flats for sale in Rossendale are rare and usually located in converted commercial premises or new-build apartment houses. For details of all flats, bungalows and houses for sale in Rossendale, please contact Rossendale estate agents.

Amenities for Rossendale properties

In the more populated areas of Rossendale such as Rawtenstall there are new independent shops selling niche fashion items and luxury consumer goods, complemented by superstores such as Asda and Tesco. Further redevelopment along the A681 Rawtenstall and Bacup areas is planned. Rossendale is home to actors, artists and painters many, of whom, are centred in Waterfoot, as is the internationally acclaimed Horse and Bamboo Theatre Company. The Littoral Arts Trust is based in Rossendale Valley and the River Irwell Sculpture Trail runs from Deerplay, near Bacup, to Stubbins.

Transport in Rossendale

The railway station in Accrington, north-west of Rossendale, is on the main Blackpool – Halifax line and also on the Blackpool – Colne line. There is a municipal bus service supplied by Rossendale’s Easyride Buses and the Rossendale area is served by major roads including the M66, A56 and A682.

Surrounding areas

While searching for property to buy or property to rent in Rossendale, which is covered by postcode BB4, you may also like to consider Accrington, Todmorden, Preston, Chorley, Bury, Oldham, Bolton, and Leigh.