Whitworth
Built-up area in Rossendale, Lancashire, England
| Coordinates: | 53.663, -2.174 |
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| OS grid ref: | SD 88 18 |
| Population: | 5,798 |
| Dialling code: | 01706 (Rochdale) |
Whitworth is a small town in the borough of Rossendale, Lancashire, England, tucked into the foothills of the Pennines. It sits in a steep-sided valley shaped by the River Spodden and lies close to the Greater Manchester border and towns such as Rochdale, giving it a mix of moorland scenery and easy access to larger urban centres.
Historically a mill and mining area, Whitworth still shows its industrial past in former mill buildings and railway viaducts, while nearby Healey Dell nature reserve with wooded gorges and waterfalls is a popular local attraction. Today the town has a quiet, community feel with local shops, clubs and events, and many residents commute out for work while enjoying walking and outdoor activities on the surrounding moors.
Postcode districts covering Whitworth
Most populated places nearby
- Manchester 13.5 miles
- Bradford 18.9 miles
- Preston 22.9 miles
- Oldham 9 miles
- Wigan 20.8 miles
- Burnley 9.5 miles
- Huddersfield 15.6 miles
- Blackburn 14.3 miles
- Bolton 11.8 miles
- Stockport 17.6 miles
- Salford 12.7 miles
- Rochdale 3.3 miles
Neighbouring places
- Wardle Built-up area 2 miles
- Healey Ward 2.1 miles
- Wardle, Shore & West Littleborough Ward 2.3 miles
- Britannia & Lee Mill Ward 2.5 miles
- Spotland & Falinge Ward 2.6 miles
- Bacup Built-up area 3 miles
- Smallbridge & Firgrove Ward 3.1 miles
- Central Rochdale Ward 3.2 miles
- Rochdale Built-up area 3.3 miles
- Norden Ward 3.4 miles
- Littleborough Built-up area 3.4 miles
- Summit Built-up area 3.6 miles
Example postcodes in Whitworth
OL12 8UT, OL12 8JL, OL12 8BJ, OL12 8LP, OL12 8UB, OL12 8TF, OL12 8SY, OL12 8NZ, OL12 8ER … See all
Transport links
- Manchester Airport 21.8 miles
- Leeds Bradford International Airport 25.2 miles
- Smithy Bridge Railway Station 3.2 miles
- Littleborough Railway Station 3.5 miles
Hotels near Whitworth Ad
- Hampton by Hilton Rochdale 3 3.2 miles
- The Rake Tapas Accommodation 4 3.8 miles
- The Royal Toby Hotel 3 4.5 miles
- Eagle and Child, Ramsbottom 5.4 miles
- Grains Bar Hotel 3 7.8 miles
- Lake Lounge Rooms 3.7 miles
- The Old Bell Inn 9.3 miles
- Red Hall Hotel 3 5.5 miles
- Mercure Manchester Norton Grange Hotel & Spa 4 5.8 miles
- The Saddleworth Hotel 4 9.2 miles
Schools in Whitworth
- Our Lady and St Anselm's Roman Catholic Primary School, Whitworth Primary
- St Bartholomew's C of E Primary School Primary
- St John With St Michael C of E Primary School Primary
- Tonacliffe Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Spotland Stadium Stadium 2.9 miles
- Forest of Rossendale Forest 4.8 miles
- Blackstone Edge Mountains 5.6 miles
- Gigg Lane Stadium 7.6 miles
- Boundary Park Stadium 7.7 miles
- School Stadium 8.3 miles
- Turf Moor Stadium 9 miles
- Heaton Park Estate 9.7 miles
- Crown Ground Stadium 10.7 miles
- Agecroft Hall Archaeological site 11.4 miles
- Octagon Theatre, Bolton Theatre 12.1 miles
- Manchester Velodrome Stadium 12.3 miles