Postcode OL13 8AX is located in an urban city, within the Britannia & Lee Mill ward of Rossendale in the North West region, and forms part of the Bacup area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 90.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Bacup is £44,058 per year. The nearest station is Walsden located about 4.1 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Bacup has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,675 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 20% most deprived areas in England.
Bacup has a high crime rate, with approximately 90.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 16.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 16.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Bacup is £44,058 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near OL13 8AX.
Bacup near OL13 8AX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Walsden located about 4.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 79 recent sales, the median property price is £197,500 in Britannia & Lee Mill area, with individual transactions ranging from £48,713 up to £770,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 27 | £280,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 21 | £190,000 |
| Terraced | 31 | £140,000 |
10 year median price trend in Britannia & Lee Mill
In the OL13 8AX postcode area, located within Bacup, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL13 8AX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons | Henrietta Street, Rossendale, OL13 0AR | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | Henrietta Street, Bacup Lancashire, OL13 0AR | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.3 mi | Spar | Burnley Road, Bacup, OL13 8AE | Walking directions to Spar |
Annual council tax rates for Rossendale district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for OL13 8AX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Andrew Walmsley
Britannia & Lee Mill - Elected 2 May 2024
Danielle Ashworth
Britannia & Lee Mill - Elected 2 May 2024
Michelle Christianne Smith
Britannia & Lee Mill - Elected 2 May 2024
Andy MacNae
Rossendale and Darwen - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.