Property Data OutlookRossendale
Data from Land Registry, ONS, Bank of England
Compare with another area →Market outlook for Rossendale
Key indicators for buyers
The Rossendale market looks favourable for buyers. Prices are rising at 6.4%, which may favour acting sooner rather than later. Affordability has improved from a peak of 7.3x in 2021 to 6.0x today. Rising rents (£808/mo, +9.5%) mean the cost of waiting is real.
Price trends
Average sale prices · HM Land Registry / UK HPI
Affordability ratio
House price ÷ median earnings · ONS data
A home in Rossendale costs 6.0x the local median salary — moderate, improving from a peak of 7.3x in 2021.
Rental trends
Average monthly rent · ONS Private Rental Index
Average monthly rent in Rossendale is £808, up 9.5% year-on-year. Rents have risen consistently over the past five years.
Monthly mortgage
2yr fixed · 75% LTV · 25yr term · BoE avg. rate
Based on the average Rossendale price of £201,013 with a 25% deposit (£50k), a 2-year fixed mortgage at 3.97% costs around £793 per month.
Rent vs buy snapshot
Monthly cost comparison based on current data
Monthly mortgage payments (£793) are £15 less than renting (£808). However, buying requires an upfront deposit of £50k — it would take around 9 years to recoup that cost compared to renting and investing the difference.
Recent sales
Latest transactions · HM Land Registry Price Paid Data
| Address | Type | Price | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
28, TOWNSEND STREET, WATERFOOT BB4 7AZ | Terraced | £135,000 | 23 Jan 2026 |
29, UNSWORTH STREET, STACKSTEADS OL13 0JH | Terraced | £95,000 | 23 Jan 2026 |
15, MITTON AVENUE BB4 8UR | Semi-detached | £360,000 | 21 Jan 2026 |
462, MARKET STREET, WHITWORTH OL12 8QN | Terraced | £117,000 | 19 Jan 2026 |
3, ROSTRONS BUILDINGS BB4 7JR | Flat/Maisonette | £65,000 | 19 Jan 2026 |
1049, BURNLEY ROAD, LOVECLOUGH BB4 8QY | Terraced | £173,500 | 18 Jan 2026 |
315, BURNLEY ROAD, RAWTENSTALL BB4 8LA | Terraced |
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Data sources (all free & public): HM Land Registry Price Paid Data & UK House Price Index · ONS Housing Affordability Ratios · ONS Private Rental Index · Bank of England Quoted Household Interest Rates · HMRC Monthly Property Transactions
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