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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

OL139LD

Gladstone Street

OL138BT

Deerplay Drive

OL138DP

Abbey Street

OL138PU

Dog Pits Lane

OL138QT

Heald Lane

OL138RD

Burnley Road

OL139AH

St James Street

OL139BD

Hammerton Green

OL139BF

Buttermere Avenue

OL139EH

Greens Lane

OL139PH

Fieldfare Way

OL138AB

Burnley Road

OL138AW

Burnley Road

OL138DQ

Higher Blackthorn

OL138RS

Todmorden Old Road

OL138RW

Burnley Road

OL139DX

Todmorden Road

OL139EB

Elm Street

OL139HT

Lumb Scar

OL139JG

Co-Operation Street

OL138DZ

Cooper Street

OL138GE

Deerplay Court

OL138PD

Woodland View

OL138RB

Bacup Road

OL139EL

Albion Street

OL139JA

Alma Street

OL139UB

Todmorden Road

OL138AN

Burnley Road

OL138EJ

Bacup

OL138PJ

Burnley Road

OL138QS

Heald Lane

OL139EE

Grove Street

OL139ES

Warcock Lane

OL139HH

Greave Clough Close

OL138AL

Daisy Bank

OL138PL

Burnley Road

OL138PR

Burnley Road

OL139AG

Yorkshire Street

OL139FP

Bacup

OL139JD

Inkerman Street

OL139LZ

South Street

OL139UE

Todmorden Road

OL138BU

Burnley Road

OL138DB

Back Hope Street

OL138QD

Burnley Road

OL139AA

St James Street

OL139AR

Yorkshire Street

OL139FL

Burnley Road

OL139LW

Rosendale Close

OL139NR

Henrietta Street

OL138DY

Blackthorn Lane

OL138EH

Blackthorn Crescent

OL138PS

Burnley Road

OL139EG

Earnshaw Road

OL139ET

Arthur Street

OL139JB

Mill Lane

OL139LH

Thorn Bank

OL139NZ

Alma Street

OL139PB

Mettle Cote

OL139UU

Todmorden Road

OL139UH

Todmorden Road

OL138DJ

Farm Avenue

OL138EA

Grasmere Terrace

OL138GB

Deerplay Court

OL138PW

Burnley Road

OL139DE

Clover Street

OL139DQ

Buttermere Avenue

OL139JP

Pennine Road

OL139LT

Zion Street

OL139LX

Bacup

OL139TZ

Todmorden Road

Data Sources

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