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About

Bacup is a ward in the Rossendale borough of Lancashire, known for its industrial heritage and rural surroundings. The area features a mix of terraced housing and open green spaces, with the River Irwell running through it. Bacup has a strong sense of community, with local events like the Britannia Coconut Dancers parade drawing visitors. The town centre retains traditional shops and pubs, reflecting its historical roots.

Surrounded by moorland and hills, Bacup offers access to outdoor activities such as walking and cycling. The ward includes landmarks like the Bacup Natural History Museum and the former Bacup Royal Court Theatre. Public transport links connect it to nearby towns like Rawtenstall and Burnley. While the area has faced economic challenges, efforts to revitalise local businesses and heritage sites continue.

Area overview

On average Bacup has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 148 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 17.4% 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 4 schools in Bacup: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
148
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
17.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Bacup

Based on 89 recent sales, the median property price is £150,000 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
Detached23£365,000
Semi-Detached20£157,500
Terraced46£117,750

10 years median price trend in Bacup

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

All postcodes in Bacup

OL139UF

Todmorden Road

OL138BN

Laurel Street

OL138NZ

Heald Lane

OL138PG

Burnley Road

OL138QN

Heald Lane

OL139BB

Reed Street

OL139BT

Earnshaw Road

OL139EF

Todmorden Road

OL139HJ

Albion Street

OL139JQ

Tong Lane

OL139LF

Thorn Drive

OL139TX

Todmorden Road

OL139BS

St John's Court

OL138DS

Brown Street

OL138EB

Blackthorn Lane

OL138QP

Burnley Road

OL139HX

Change Close

OL138AF

Burnley Road

OL138DA

Holmes Lane

OL138PA

Burnley Road

OL138PH

Burnley Road

OL138QH

Comet Street

OL139EP

Greave Clough Drive

OL139EQ

Albion Street

OL139EZ

Coal Pit Lane

OL139HW

Green End Close

OL139TY

Todmorden Road

OL139BP

Earnshaw Road

OL138BS

Holmes Lane

OL138DR

Russell Street

OL138ED

Blackthorn Lane

OL138RR

Captain Street

OL139AE

Lane Head Lane

OL139FQ

Bacup

OL139JE

Regent Street

OL139JT

Pendle Close

OL139JX

Central View

OL139LQ

Hawthorn Road

OL139NT

Bacup

OL139UT

Todmorden Road

OL133DA

Boston Road

OL138QF

Captain Street

OL138QL

Hillside Crescent

OL138RH

Burnley Road

OL138RU

Bacup Road

OL139NE

South Street

OL139PS

Station Court

OL138AA

Burnley Road

OL138BD

Baker Street

OL138DX

Russell Street

OL138ER

Gordon Street

OL139AS

St James Street

OL139DB

Bentley Street

OL139DJ

Oakenclough Road

OL139HP

Greave Clough Drive

OL139LR

Hannah Street

OL138AQ

Burnley Road

OL138BZ

Burnley Road

OL138PE

Woodland Avenue

OL138PN

Heald Lane

OL138RZ

Lynns Court

OL139EW

Edward Street

OL139JL

Gladstone Crescent

OL139UA

Todmorden Road

OL139UG

Todmorden Old Road

OL138BL

Back St John Street

OL138DD

Hope Street

OL138PZ

Burnley Road

OL139BW

Bacup

OL139HB

Oaken Close

OL139HA

Coal Pit Lane

OL139JY

Crimea Street

OL138BG

Alder Street

OL138DT

Cooper Street

OL138EN

Underbank Close

OL138GD

Scar End Close

OL138PT

Bacup Old Road

OL139DL

Greensnook Lane

OL139EY

Greave Road

OL139HQ

Coal Pit Lane

OL139NG

South Street

OL138DG

Meadows Avenue

OL138BQ

Birch Street

OL138PF

Woodland Avenue

OL138NS

Mill Street

OL138PP

York Street

OL138JN

Doals Gate

OL139DT

Carlton Street

OL139HE

Springfield Avenue

OL139HU

Irwell Terrace

OL139JH

Co-Operation Street

OL139JN

Britannia Avenue

OL139JS

Britannia Avenue

OL138EE

Cowtoot Lane

OL138QA

Weir Lane

OL138RJ

Kateholm

OL139DD

Clover Street

OL139LL

Fair View Crescent

OL138PX

Old Meadows Road

OL138PY

Burnley Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.