Area Analysis Rossendale, North West

OL13 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the OL13 postcode area.

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Population

16,371

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 34,450 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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2/10
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3/10
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5/10
workEmployment
4/10
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4/10
paymentsAffluence
2/10
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4/10
homeHome Ownership
4/10
trending_upInvestment
10/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 63% owner-occupation and average age 41, OL13 has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £171k. Property prices are trending down 5.4% year-on-year.

home £171,200 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

OL13 is a postcode district in Rossendale, North West, covering 655 active and 180 retired postcodes.

The largest share of OL13 (23%) is characterised by a traditional working-class terrace area — affordable but economically pressured, alongside a settled suburban family area with high owner-occupation and stability (12%). This mix of 8 distinct neighbourhood types makes OL13 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in OL13 are around £171k, down 5.4% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across OL13 at 375 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 41 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full OL13 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.5%
Asian / British Asian1.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.9%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences2024
Anti-social behaviour1972
Criminal damage and arson614
Other theft295
Shoplifting251

school Local Schools

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Beever Primary School

Good231 pupils
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The Brian Clarke Church of England Academy

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Bacup Nursery School

Outstanding103 pupils
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Britannia Community Primary School

Good212 pupils
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Northern Primary School

Good193 pupils
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Bacup St Saviour's Community Primary School

Good103 pupils
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Sharneyford Primary School

Good66 pupils
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Bacup Thorn Primary School

Outstanding283 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

28 nearby
  • Market Street Filling Station
  • Graham Eyes Quality Butchers
  • R & M Cross Butchers
  • B & M Bargains
  • Bacup News
  • + 23 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

15 nearby
  • Bacup Borough Football Club
  • Bacup Cricket Supporters Club
  • Bacup Golf Club
  • Beaconsfield Conservative Club
  • Crown Inn
  • + 10 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

21 nearby
  • Haslingden Girls And Ladies Football Club (HGLFC) Club House
  • The Station Brew
  • 1832 Barista
  • 2ND Rossendale Scout Group
  • Animal Quackers Farm
  • + 16 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Wm Morrison Supermarkets LTD
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

24 nearby
  • 1832 Barista ( Mobile)
  • Bacup Balti
  • Baked.Cakes
  • Bammys
  • Britannia Chippy
  • + 19 more