OL13 — BACUP | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in OL13

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in OL13 is £199,278, which is 48% below the Greater Manchester average of £381,941.

Properties in OL13 cost 30.6% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in OL13 have fallen 22.5% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£324,778	145
Semi-detached	£176,608	161
Terraced	£118,096	449
Flat	£86,750	9
All types	£199,278	807

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in OL13

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 43.2 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, OL13 has a crime rate well 47% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

15.4 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

1.2 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

1.3 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

12.9 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

4.9 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in OL13

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

OL13 has 10 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 3 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Bacup Nursery School	Nursery	Outstanding	mi
Britannia Community Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Northern Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Bacup St Saviour's Community Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Sharneyford Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

73,045

Population

Median Age

33%

Owner-Occupied

72%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

33.0%

Private rent

15.0%

Social rent

15.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in OL13 are 154.0 Mbps, with 93% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 57% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

154.0 Mbps

Avg Download

28.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

91%

Superfast Coverage

48%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in OL13 is collected by Rossendale. The Band D rate is £2,211/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

OL13 — BACUP

Area Summary

OL13 (BACUP) offers affordable property prices (£199,278, 31% below national average), low crime (47% below national average), 10 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (154 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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OL12

ROCHDALE

£210K

▲ 1.4% YoY

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£224K

▲ 2.0% YoY

OL15

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£243K

▼ 11.9% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in OL13?

The average house price in OL13 (BACUP) is £199,278, based on 807 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 31% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 22.5% over the past year.

Is OL13 a safe area to live?

Crime in OL13 is significantly below the national average (43.2 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (15.4 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (12.9 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in OL13?

There are 10 schools in or near OL13. 40% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 3 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

What is the council tax in OL13?

Council tax in OL13 is collected by Rossendale. The Band D rate is £2,211 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in OL13?

The average broadband download speed in OL13 is 154 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 91% of premises, ultrafast to 48%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in OL13 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 33% of homes in OL13 are owner-occupied. 15% are privately rented and 15% are social housing. The total population is approximately 73,045.