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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 97 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
Detached24£357,500
Semi-Detached20£157,500
Terraced53£119,000

10 years median price trend in Bacup

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

All postcodes in Bacup

OL138RP

Heald Close

OL138BP

Burnley Road

OL138BX

Bacup

OL138PB

Woodland View

OL138RF

Bacup Old Road

OL138RT

Todmorden Old Road

OL139DA

St John's Court

OL139ED

Arbour Street

OL139HD

Moor View

OL139HN

Reed Street

OL139LN

Rosendale Close

OL139LS

Ashworth Street

OL139PZ

Douglas Road

OL139UD

Todmorden Road

OL138AJ

Ash Street

OL138AE

Ash Street

OL139AX

South Street

OL139DP

Coniston Way

OL139EU

Arthur Street

OL139HG

Rosemount

OL139JF

Crimea Street

OL139PD

Sandfield Road

OL138AH

Crooked Shore

OL138QE

Bacup Old Road

OL139BU

Myrtle Bank Road

OL139EJ

Vale Street

OL139LY

Bacup

OL139UZ

Hazel Grove

OL139HR

Beaver Terrace

OL138BY

Dale Street

OL138DH

Blackthorn Lane

OL138DL

Hammerton Street

OL138DW

Plane Street

OL138RN

Beaufort Road

OL139BA

Todmorden Road

OL139DW

Coniston Way

OL139HY

Greens Lane

OL139JJ

Central View

OL139UR

Todmorden Road

OL133ZZ

Futures Park

OL138BH

Shepherd Street

OL138EQ

Holmes Drive

OL138QB

Todmorden Old Road

OL138QU

Heald Lane

OL139DU

Carlton Street

OL139UQ

Bacup Road

OL139LB

Thorn Crescent

OL139PF

Crabtree Avenue

OL139BL

Buttermere Avenue

OL138DU

Blackthorn Lane

OL138QQ

Wright Street

OL138QY

Beaufort Road

OL138SA

Bacup Old Road

OL139BX

Earnshaw Road

OL139DZ

Christ Church Street

OL139EA

Bacup

OL139HS

Greave Clough Close

OL139JW

Hawthorn Road

OL139PQ

Crabtree Avenue

OL138EF

Cowtoot Lane

OL133DH

Bacup

OL138DF

Meadows Avenue

OL138DN

Plane Street

OL138EL

Underbank Close

OL139UX

Bacup Road

OL138QZ

Greenwood Drive

OL139DG

Greensnook Terrace

OL139DN

Cowtoot Lane

OL139DR

Beech Close

OL139DS

Beech Close

OL139LP

Beaver Terrace

OL138QJ

Comet Street

OL139AZ

Pickup Street

OL139XT

Coal Pit Lane

OL138EG

Blackthorn Lane

OL138GA

Fell View

OL138RX

Burnley Road

OL139DY

Todmorden Road

OL139HL

Mill Lane

OL139JU

Gladstone Street

OL139BN

Todmorden Road

OL138AD

Burnley Road

OL138BA

Dale Street

OL138QG

Captain Street

OL138QX

Beaufort Road

OL138RA

Burnley Road

OL138RL

Beaufort Road

OL139AP

Pickup Street

OL139AW

Irwell Terrace

OL139DF

Greensnook Lane

OL139EN

Beaver Terrace

OL139LE

Thorn Gardens

OL139NF

Gladstone Street

OL138BJ

Albert Terrace

OL138PQ

Burnley Road

OL138QR

Bacup Old Road

OL138QW

Captain Street

OL138RQ

Bacup Old Road

OL138RY

Greenwood Drive

OL139EX

Nuttall Street

Data Sources

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