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About

Bacup is a town in the Rossendale Valley, Lancashire, known for its industrial heritage and rural surroundings. The area features a mix of traditional stone-built houses and terraced streets, reflecting its history as a mill town. Bacup is surrounded by moorland and hills, offering easy access to outdoor activities like walking and cycling. The town centre retains a local feel with independent shops and businesses.

Key landmarks include the Bacup Natural History Society Museum and the Royal Court Theatre, one of the oldest surviving music halls in the UK. The area has strong community ties, with events like the Bacup Coconutters’ traditional dance performances. Public transport links connect Bacup to nearby towns such as Rawtenstall and Burnley. The landscape provides a balance between small-town living and countryside scenery.

Area overview

On average Bacup has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 124 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 14.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Bacup is £37,600 per year. There are 6 schools in Bacup: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
124
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
14.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bacup Population
11,135
Population density
770 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
10,457
93.94%
Other White
176
1.58%
Pakistani
75
0.67%
Irish
72
0.65%
White and Asian (mixed)
64
0.57%
Total population: 11,132

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,571
33.61%
Owns outright
1,414
30.25%
Private landlord or letting agency
770
16.47%
Other social rented
568
12.15%
Social rents from council
224
4.79%
Total households: 4,674

Property prices in Bacup

Based on 148 recent sales, the median property price is £167,500 in Bacup area, with individual transactions ranging from £38,500 up to £695,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Bacup in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bacup over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached49£290,000
Semi-Detached29£176,000
Terraced70£119,500

10 years median price trend in Bacup

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bacup.

All postcodes in Bacup

OL139LT

Zion Street

OL139LX

Bacup

OL139TZ

Todmorden Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.