New homes in Littleborough

Found on the outskirts of Rochdale in Greater Manchester, Littleborough offers an attractive location within the North West. It’s surrounded by stunning Pennine scenery but is very much in touch with regional powerhouse Manchester, with homes in Littleborough also offering great access to Bolton and Blackburn

West Yorkshire spots like Huddersfield, Bradford and Leeds are also within easy reach, adding to the appeal of this picturesque town. New homes in this area aren’t usually available for long, so browse our latest developments near Littleborough below and give us a call to book an appointment with one of our advisers.

Waldmers Wood
Waldmers Wood
Walmersley Old Road, Walmersley, Greater Manchester, BL9 6SB
  • £306,000 to £395,000
  • 3 and 4 bedroom
  • A range of 2, 3 & 4 bedroom homes makes up the neighbourhood at Waldmers Wood. So, whether you're looking for that first step on the property ladder or you need a bit more space for your family, there'll be something for you. You will also be in the perfect place to enjoy a rural lifestyle, whilst still being on the edge of a bustling town which gives you easy access into the centre of Manchester.  
Brun Lea Heights
Brun Lea Heights
Rossendale Road, Habergham Eaves, Burnley, Lancashire, BB11 5FF
  • £236,000 to £339,000
  • 3 and 4 bedroom
  • A development of 3 & 4 bed homes located on the outskirts of Burnley, offering picturesque countryside views. A short drive from the M65 and 5 minutes from Rossendale Valley, residents can enjoy green space, with Burnley Golf Club nearby and Towneley Park featuring historic landscapes & gardens. For water activities, the Rossendale Valley Sailing Club provides a variety of options for outdoor fun.  
Wadsworth Gardens
Wadsworth Gardens
Whitechapel Road, Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire, BD19 6HS
  • £125,000 to £431,995
  • 3 and 4 bedroom
  • Located in the popular town of Cleckheaton, Wadsworth Gardens offers a range of energy-efficient homes.
Bernets Nook
Bernets Nook
Brokenstone Road, Feniscowles, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB3 0LL
  • £230,000 to £426,000
  • 3, 4 and 5 bedroom
  • Bernets Nook has a range of 3, 4 & 5 bedroom energy-efficient homes. Sitting beautifully on the outskirts of Feniscowles Village with shops, eateries and a good choice of schools close by. You're just a 10-minutes drive to the centre of Blackburn. Commuting is easy with the motorway taking you to Blackburn, Darwen, Chorley, Bolton and regular buses to the surrounding towns.  Bernets Nook is elevated to give you stunning views of the surrounding countryside.
The Bridleways
The Bridleways
Eccleshill, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD2 3NS
  • £259,995 to £369,995
  • 3 and 4 bedroom
  • Located in the popular area of Eccleshill, The Bridleways offers a range of energy-efficient homes.
Penning Fold
Penning Fold
Wellhouse Lane, Penistone, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S36 8ER
  • £142,500 to £349,995
  • 2 and 3 bedroom
  • New homes for sale in Penistone.
Lockwood Fields
Lockwood Fields
Owl Lane, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF12 7PZ
  • £236,995 to £374,995
  • 2, 3 and 4 bedroom
  • Located in the popular area of Chidswell, Lockwood Fields offers a range of energy-efficient homes.
Amberswood Rise
Amberswood Rise
Seaman Way, Ince, Greater Manchester, WN2 2LE
  • £239,500 to £343,000
  • 3 and 4 bedroom
  • Set in Ince-in-Makerfield, Wigan, this neighbourhood features 2, 3, & 4 bedroom homes, offering excellent commuter access to Wigan and beyond with nearby M6, M58 and M61 motorways, as well as train links to Manchester and Liverpool. Daily life is convenient, with schools, parks, shops, and healthcare facilities within easy reach, allowing residents to focus on creating memories in their new homes.
Amberswood Rise II
Amberswood Rise II
Seaman Way, Ince, Greater Manchester, WN2 2LE
  • £202,000 to £266,500
  • 3 bedroom
  • Sister development to Amberswood Rise, Amberswood Rise II is located in Ince-in-Makerfield, Wigan. This neighbourhood will feature 3 & 4 bedroom homes, offering excellent commuter links to Wigan and beyond. Daily conveniences such as schools, parks, shops, and healthcare are all nearby, ensuring a practical lifestyle. Residents can focus on what truly matters - creating memories in their new homes
Midshires Meadow
Midshires Meadow
Dowry Lane, Whaley Bridge, Derbyshire, SK23 7GP
  • £450,000 to £556,000
  • 4 and 5 bedroom
  • Midshires Meadow has an energy efficient* range of 4 & 5 bed homes, surrounded by views of the surrounding High Peak. Only 16 miles from Manchester, 7 miles from Buxton and 9 miles from Macclesfield whilst allowing you to appreciate nature in the Peak District National Park. 5 minutes to Whaley Bridge town centre, with all your local convenience stores including coffee shops and restaurants for a bit of down time.
Ambler's Meadow, East Ardsley
Ambler's Meadow, East Ardsley
Bradford Road, East Ardsley, West Yorkshire, WF3 2DL
  • £294,995 to £459,995
  • 3 and 4 bedroom
  • Located in the popular village of East Ardsley, Ambler's Meadow offers a range of energy-efficient homes.
Bowland Meadow
Bowland Meadow
Chipping Lane, Longridge, Lancashire, PR3 2RG
  • £148,000 to £327,500
  • 2, 3 and 4 bedroom
  • Your ideal home at Bowland Meadow, Longridge, with two, three, or four bedrooms. Enjoy open fields while being close to shops, bars, and restaurants. Longridge Fells offers great family walks, and Preston city centre is just 30 minutes away for your commutes. Two primary schools are under a mile away, and Longridge High School is a quick 15-minute walk, ensuring excellent education for your children.
Rogerson Gardens
Rogerson Gardens
Cumeragh Lane, Goosnargh, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 2AN
  • £163,000 to £310,500
  • 2, 3 and 4 bedroom
  • Comprising of traditional two, three  and four bedroom homes, Rogerson Gardens is the perfect place to call home. Surrounded by open fields with Goosnargh village and Longridge market town close by, you can live the local life whilst being easily commutable to Preston. Bringing up little ones is made easier with a great choice of primary and secondary schools under a 10 minute drive.
Centurion Green
Centurion Green
Longmeanygate, Midge Hall, Leyland, Lancashire, PR26 6TD
  • Centurion Green is now sold out. Brand-new homes available at Centurion Court - see more Welcome to Centurion Green, based at the historic Leyland Truck test track. Just South of Preston, you'll be able to live a lovely, rural life here in Leyland. With some 'Outstanding' schools nearby and the M6 a handy 10 minutes away, it's the perfect place for you to call home. The kids will be well looked after - and you won't spend all your time commuting. There'll also be a convenient local centre built here so you won't have far to go for a pint of milk! Homes on this development meet the latest building regulations, which sets the standards for energy performance and carbon emissions Click here to find out more
Centurion Village
Centurion Village
Longmeanygate, Midge Hall, Leyland, Lancashire, PR26 6TD
  • £250,000 to £364,000
  • 3 and 4 bedroom
  • Welcome to Centurion Village, Leyland. Located at the historic Leyland test track, featuring new 3 and 4 bed homes at Centurion Court and Centurion Park. Just south of Preston, it offers a rural lifestyle with outstanding schools nearby and quick access to the M6 and Preston Centre for an easy commute to Liverpool, Manchester and The North. A local centre will provide convenience for daily needs
Silk Waters Green
Silk Waters Green
Treacle Avenue, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 7ZA
  • £192,000 to £380,000
  • 2, 3 and 4 bedroom
  • At Silk Waters Green, choose from 2-4 bed homes with tree-lined streets and a new play park, ideal for your family. Enjoy Macclesfield Forest only 15 mins away and convenient transport links simplify your commute - Macclesfield town centre under 2 miles for shopping and Manchester city centre accessible by train in just over 20 minutes. Your kids have good local primary and secondary schools close by.
Romans Green
Romans Green
Lightfoot Lane, Fulwood, Lancashire, PR4 0FJ
  • £168,000 to £265,000
  • 2 and 3 bedroom
  • Over 75% Sold - book your appointment today! This development consists of 2, 3 & 4 bedroom homes. Surrounded by green open space, there are plenty of countryside walks for you to enjoy and a vast array of shops and restaurants in close proximity. Living here, you will benefit from excellent commuter links via the M6 and within easy reach of Royal Preston Hospital.
Cottam Gardens
Cottam Gardens
Cottam Way, Cottam, Preston, Lancashire, PR4 0AZ
  • Welcome to Cottam Gardens, a new development of 3 & 4 bedroom homes.  Enjoy the best of both worlds with rural living in Cottam whilst also benefitting from the range of shops, bars and restaurants on offer in nearby Preston city centre. With lots of green open space around the development and close to the Lancaster Canal, it is the ideal place to buy your new family home. 
Netherwood
Netherwood
Pitt Street, Darfield, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S73 8AS
  • £209,995 to £314,995
  • 3 and 4 bedroom
  • Located in the popular village of Darfield, Netherwood offers a range of energy-efficient homes.

Live the life

Located close to Rochdale and to the north of Manchester, Littleborough is a picturesque village on the edge of the Lancashire countryside. If you’re looking for a rural place to live within easy reach of the city, a new home in Littleborough could tick all the right boxes for you and your family.

Things to see and do

Littleborough is a small village, but there’s still plenty to see and do in the local area, whether you’re taking the kids to Hare Hill Park, getting active at Littleborough Cricket Club and Sports Centre, or visiting the local shops and pubs. Whittaker Golf Club is also close-by, perfect for a leisurely Sunday morning round.

There’s plenty to keep the whole family entertained just a short drive away from the village. If you’re moving to Littleborough with young children, they’ll love going to Lancaster Park and Animal Farm in Oldham, and Animal Quackers Park Farm in Bacup. Thompson Park and Miniature Railway in Burnley are also popular, while neighbouring Halifax is home to Manor Heath Park and Jungle Experience, Shibden Hall, and Eureka! Children's Museum.

On day trips into Manchester, you can visit the Museum of Science and Industry, go high street and designer shopping at the Trafford Centre, or see a Premier League football match at Old Trafford or The Etihad Stadium.

Education

For families with school-age children, there are lots of excellent schools to choose from in the local area. Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Smithy Bridge Foundation Primary School, St Patrick’s Roman Catholic Primary School and Hollingworth Academy are all rated ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted, while Rochdale Girls School, Rishworth School and Beech House School offer independent education nearby.

If your children are older, universities within commuting distance of Littleborough include the University of Manchester, Manchester Metropolitan University and the Royal Northern College of Music.

Getting to Littleborough

Littleborough is well-connected by both road and rail, making it easy to reach from other towns and cities. The village is a 40-minute drive from Manchester travelling via the A56 and M62, or around 30 minutes by train direct from Littleborough to Manchester Victoria.

The journey to Littleborough from Rochdale takes just over five minutes by train or 15 minutes by car. The village is a 35 minute drive from Halifax, 30 minutes from Huddersfield and 35 minutes from Burnley. If you’re travelling from Leeds, the journey takes 40 minutes by car or one hour 10 minutes by train.

If you’re travelling to Littleborough from London, the journey takes three hours 50 minutes by car via the M1 depending on traffic. The village is only 40 minutes away from Manchester Airport, perfect if you’re going on holiday or taking business trips abroad.