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OL13

BACUP

Greater Manchester, North West, England

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OL13 covers BACUP in Greater Manchester, North West.

Avg price £199,278
1yr change ▼ 22.5%
Crime 47% below avg
Schools 1 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£199,278

▼ 22.5% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

31% below national avg

Crime Rate

43.2/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

47% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

10 schools

Broadband Speed

154 Mbps

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.

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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

£155K £178K £200K £223K £245K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

1

Outstanding

3

Good

1

Requires improvement

1

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

73,045

Population

62

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.

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154.0 Mbps

Avg Download

28.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

91%

Superfast Coverage

48%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about OL13 BACUP

What is the average house price in OL13 BACUP?
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 BACUP 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 is the population of OL13 BACUP?
The population of OL13 (BACUP) is approximately 73,045 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 33% of homes are owner-occupied, 15% are privately rented, and 15% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in OL13 BACUP?
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.

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