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About

Bacup is a ward situated within the wider Rossendale borough, centred around the historic market town of the same name. The area is defined by its position in the Irwell Valley, with residential streets and local terraced housing climbing the surrounding Pennine foothills. Its layout and development are closely tied to its industrial past, with former mill buildings and stone architecture characterising the town centre. The local economy is focused on independent shops and services along the main thoroughfares.

The ward contains several distinct communities, including Stacksteads, which lies along the road towards Rawtenstall. A notable local feature is the Bacup Natural History Society Museum, one of the oldest of its kind in the country, housed in a former mill owner's residence. The area is also known for its annual Britannia Coconut Dancers performance, a unique tradition with medieval origins. Surrounding moorland provides accessible walking routes directly from the town's edges.

Area overview

On average Bacup has high deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 17.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bacup is £44,058 per year. The median sale price in Bacup is £155,000 (around £192 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £127,825 and £282,500. There are 3 schools in Bacup: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
17.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Bacup

Median price: £155,000
Price per sq ft: £192
Sales (last 12 months): 96
Typical range (middle 50%): £128K – £283K

Based on 96 recent sales, the median property price is £155,000 (about £192 per square foot) in Bacup area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,999 up to £535,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bacup over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached24£345,000£240
Semi-Detached22£175,000£212
Terraced50£131,250£154

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bacup

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bacup.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£192,500£122,000£62,000
2017£209,998£115,000£62,000
2018£190,000£133,000£69,250
2019£222,475£135,000£71,000
2020£244,000£130,000£80,000
2021£294,000£180,995£85,750
2022£325,000£169,000£100,000
2023£245,000£159,500£108,625
2024£358,750£200,000£115,000
2025£362,500£170,000£122,500
2026£345,000£175,000£135,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bacup.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bacup.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£169£99£68
2017£145£123£73
2018£153£131£86
2019£163£152£85
2020£186£152£94
2021£208£207£111
2022£232£197£118
2023£252£211£126
2024£250£195£132
2025£237£216£152
2026£239£209£154
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bacup.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Rossendale district.

Band A£1,680
Band B£1,960
Band C£2,240
Band D£2,520
Band E£3,080
Band F£3,640
Band G£4,200
Band H£5,040

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Bacup ward.

Local councillors

David Hancock

Bacup - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Jimmy Eaton

Bacup - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Judith Driver

Bacup - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party