Whitworth
Ward in Rossendale, Lancashire, England
| Coordinates: | 53.667, -2.17 |
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| OS grid ref: | SD 88 18 |
| Dialling code: | 01706 (Rochdale) |
Whitworth is an electoral ward in the borough of Rossendale, Lancashire, sitting in the foothills of the South Pennines. The ward covers the town itself and nearby villages such as Facit and Shawforth, with wooded valleys and moorland nearby including the popular Healey Dell; its upland setting gives fine views across the Rossendale valley and reasonable commuting links into Rochdale and Manchester.
Historically the area grew up around 19th‑century textile mills and many stone mill buildings and terraced streets still characterise the built environment. Today the local economy is a mix of small‑scale manufacturing, independent shops and commuters, while a strong community spirit and easy access to countryside recreation make it a quietly lively part of the borough.
Postcode districts covering Whitworth
Most populated places nearby
- Manchester 13.7 miles22.1 km
- Bradford 18.6 miles29.9 km
- Preston 23 miles37 km
- Oldham 9.2 miles14.8 km
- Wigan 21.1 miles33.9 km
- Burnley 9.3 miles15 km
- Huddersfield 15.4 miles24.8 km
- Blackburn 14.3 miles23.1 km
- Bolton 12 miles19.4 km
- Stockport 17.8 miles28.6 km
- Salford 13 miles20.9 km
- Rochdale 3.6 miles5.7 km
Neighbouring places
- Whitworth Built-up area 0.3 miles0.5 km
- Wardle Built-up area 2 miles3.3 km
- Wardle, Shore & West Littleborough Ward 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Healey Ward 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Britannia & Lee Mill Ward 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Bacup Built-up area 2.8 miles4.6 km
- Spotland & Falinge Ward 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Smallbridge & Firgrove Ward 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Central Rochdale Ward 3.4 miles5.4 km
- Littleborough Built-up area 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Summit Built-up area 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Rochdale Built-up area 3.6 miles5.7 km
Example postcodes in Whitworth
OL12 8AL, OL12 8JR, OL12 8BA, OL12 8BT, OL12 8EU, OL12 8SS, OL12 8JS, OL12 8LA, OL12 8DL … See all
Transport links
- Manchester Airport 22.1 miles35.5 km
- Leeds Bradford International Airport 24.9 miles40.1 km
- Smithy Bridge Railway Station 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Walsden Railway Station 3.4 miles5.4 km
Hotels near Whitworth Ad
- Hampton by Hilton Rochdale 3 3.4 miles5.5 km
- The Rake Tapas Accommodation 4 3.7 miles6 km
- The Royal Toby Hotel 3 4.8 miles7.7 km
- Eagle and Child, Ramsbottom 5.6 miles9.1 km
- Grains Bar Hotel 3 7.9 miles12.7 km
- Lake Lounge Rooms 3.7 miles5.9 km
- The Old Bell Inn 9.4 miles15.1 km
- Red Hall Hotel 3 5.8 miles9.3 km
- Crow Wood Hotel & Spa Resort 4 9.9 miles15.9 km
- The Saddleworth Hotel 4 9.2 miles14.9 km
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 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Forest of Rossendale Forest 4.7 miles7.6 km
- Blackstone Edge Mountains 5.5 miles8.9 km
- Gigg Lane Stadium 7.9 miles12.7 km
- Boundary Park Stadium 7.9 miles12.7 km
- School Stadium 8.6 miles13.9 km
- Turf Moor Stadium 8.8 miles14.1 km
- Heaton Park Estate 10 miles16.2 km
- Crown Ground Stadium 10.7 miles17.2 km
- Agecroft Hall Archaeological site 11.7 miles18.8 km
- Octagon Theatre, Bolton Theatre 12.3 miles19.9 km
- Manchester Velodrome Stadium 12.6 miles20.2 km