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Area guide · Greater Manchester

Living in Littleborough

A snapshot of life in Littleborough, North West — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

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At a glance

Littleborough is a village in Greater Manchester, North West with a population of 12,164. The average house price is £229,602 and the overall crime rate is 105.5 per 1,000 residents.

Where Littleborough ranks

Population

12,164

Avg House Price

£229,602

Crime Rate

105.5/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

311 Mbps

EPC Rating

C

Median Income

£29,535.5

Median Age

41.8

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Littleborough's detached homes (£352,595) command roughly 2.1× the price of a flat (£167,617).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Littleborough prices have risen 51% over the last 9 years (£151,685 → £229,602).

Property TypeAverageMedianSales Count
Detached£352,595£325,00047
Semi-Detached£240,964£244,00073
Terraced£175,168£165,000113
Flat£167,617£165,00015

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Littleborough is 105.5 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Littleborough: violent crime (41% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 4 schools (4 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools4
Primary4
Secondary0
% Top two bands100%

Schools in this area

SchoolPhaseRating
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Littleborough Community Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Smithy Bridge Foundation Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary AcademyPrimaryGood

Broadband & Connectivity

Littleborough averages 311 Mbps — 211% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Littleborough homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 63.2% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC RatingC
Average EPC Score70.2
% Rated C or Above63.2%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)£1,236

Demographics & Economy

Population12,164
Median Age41.8
Median Household Income£29,535.5
Employment Rate55%
Owner Occupied62.4%
Degree-Level Qualified28.6%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Littleborough?
The average house price in Littleborough is £229,602 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.
What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Littleborough?
The most affordable entry point in Littleborough is a flat, with an average price of £167,617.
Is Littleborough a safe place to live?
Littleborough has a recorded crime rate of 105.5 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.
How are the schools in Littleborough?
Littleborough has 4 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.
What broadband speeds are available in Littleborough?
Average broadband download speeds in Littleborough are around 311 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 93.4% of premises.
How big is Littleborough?
Littleborough is a settlement in Greater Manchester with a population of approximately 12,164.

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