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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. There are 4 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

Based on 83 recent sales, the median property price is £147,000 in Bacup area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £1,050,000.

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
Detached22£357,500
Semi-Detached14£150,250
Terraced47£120,000

10 years median price trend in Bacup

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

All postcodes in Bacup

OL138QR

Burnley Road

OL138RQ

Burnley Road

OL138RY

Greenwood Drive

OL139LD

Thorn Bank

OL138PU

Dog Pits Lane

OL138RD

Burnley Road

OL139BD

Hammerton Green

OL139EH

Greens Lane

OL138BT

The Moorlands

OL138QT

Field Top

OL139AH

St James Street

OL139BF

Keswick Drive

OL139PH

Pennine Road

OL138AB

Burnley Road

OL138AW

Burnley Road

OL138DQ

Higher Blackthorn

OL138RW

Burnley Road

OL139DX

Todmorden Road

OL139HT

Lumb Scarr

OL139JG

Thorn Street

OL138RS

Todmorden Old Road

OL139EB

Elm Street

OL138DZ

Cooper Street

OL138PD

Woodland View

OL138RB

Burnley Road

OL138GE

Deerplay Court

OL139EL

Beech Industrial Estate

OL139JA

Alma Street

OL138AN

Rose Bank Street

OL138PJ

Burnley Road

OL138QS

Wesley Terrace

OL139EE

Grove Street

OL138EJ

Mowgrain View

OL139ES

Warcock Lane

OL139HH

Greave Crescent

OL139UB

Higher Change Villas

OL138PL

Broadclough Villas

OL138PR

Lords Court

OL139AG

Yorkshire Street

OL139FP

Spring Vale Mews

OL139JD

Inkerman Street

OL138AL

Daisy Bank

OL139LZ

Venture Street

OL138DB

Burnley Road

OL139AA

St James Square

OL139AR

Yorkshire Street

OL139LW

Rosendale Close

OL139NR

Rochdale Road

OL138BU

Burnley Road

OL138QD

Melrose Terrace

OL139UE

Todmorden Road

OL138DY

Blackthorn Lane

OL138EH

Blackthorn Crescent

OL138PS

Burnley Road

OL139EG

Todmorden Road

OL139JB

Mill Lane

OL139NZ

Alma Street

OL139ET

Oakenclough Road

OL139LH

Tong Lane

OL139PB

Sandfield Road

OL139UU

Todmorden Road

OL138DJ

Farm Avenue

OL138PW

Burnley Road

OL139DE

Clover Street

OL139UH

Parrock Dene

OL138EA

Grasmere Terrace

OL138GB

Deerplay Drive

OL139DQ

Greensnook Lane

OL139JP

Pennine Road

OL139LT

Zion Street

OL139LX

Cowgill Street

OL139TZ

Todmorden Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.