Renting in Rossendale
Your local guide to living and renting in Rossendale and the surrounding neighbourhoods.
Living in Rossendale
Rossendale is a picturesque valley borough nestled in the foothills of the Pennines in East Lancashire. Made up of tight-knit towns including Rawtenstall, Haslingden, Bacup and Waterfoot, the valley offers an increasingly attractive alternative for tenants priced out of Greater Manchester.
Housing in Rossendale is notably more affordable than neighbouring areas, with stone-built terraces, solid semis and period properties available at competitive rents. The borough has a distinctive character — part mill-town heritage, part outdoor playground, with the moors and hills right on the doorstep.
Growing numbers of commuters are choosing Rossendale thanks to improved motorway access via the M66 and A56, making Manchester city centre reachable in around 40 minutes. Rawtenstall in particular has seen growing investment, with independent shops, cafes and a renewed sense of energy in the town centre.
For landlords, Rossendale offers strong yields and a loyal tenant base. Demand is steady and growing, particularly from families and professionals attracted by the combination of affordability, space and quality of life.
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Key Neighbourhoods
- Rawtenstall
- Haslingden
- Bacup
- Waterfoot
Local Amenities
- Ski Rossendale — the largest dry ski slope in the North West
- East Lancashire Railway at Rawtenstall station
- Lee Quarry mountain bike trails
- Rossendale Valley countryside walks and Pennine access
- Rawtenstall town centre independent shops and cafes
- Good primary and secondary schools across the valley
Transport Links
- M66 motorway — connects to M60 and Manchester in approximately 40 minutes
- A56 and A681 road links across the valley
- Regular bus services to Bury, Burnley and Accrington
- Close to Bury Metrolink for onward tram travel to Manchester
- Manchester Airport approximately 50 minutes by car
Why Rent in Rossendale?
Significantly more affordable than Greater Manchester — more space for your money
Stunning countryside setting with moors and hills on the doorstep
Growing commuter appeal with improved road connections
Tight-knit, friendly communities with a real sense of identity
Steadily increasing property investment and regeneration