Postcode Analysis Rossendale, North West

OL13 0BF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OL13 0BF.

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Population

348

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 36,800 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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6/10
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8/10
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2/10
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6/10
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2/10
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5/10
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2/10
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7/10
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3/10
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Area Character

OL13 0BF is a mixed residential postcode — average age 44, 80% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

OL13 0BF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km from Fearns in Rawtenstall. Administratively it sits within Whitewell ward and the Rossendale and Darwen constituency.

For families considering a move, OL13 0BF represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 80% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for OL13 0BF are sourced from Output Area E00128877 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OL13 0BF. The average age is 43.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.8%
Asian / British Asian3.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

OL13 0BF has low crime rates — 41 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences43
Anti-social behaviour20
Criminal damage and arson7
Burglary5
Drugs3

school Local Schools

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The Valley Leadership Academy

Inadequate525 pupils0.1 km
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Waterfoot Primary School

Good316 pupils0.5 km
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Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School

Inadequate1291 pupils0.6 km
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Bacup Holy Trinity Stacksteads Church of England Primary School

Outstanding269 pupils1.1 km
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St Anne's Church of England Primary School

Good185 pupils1.1 km
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St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Newchurch

Outstanding152 pupils1.2 km
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Rawtenstall Newchurch Church of England Primary School

Good109 pupils1.3 km
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St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Stacksteads, Bacup

Good125 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • The Old Library Waterfoot CIC0.8 km
  • Bacup And Rawtenstall Grammar School0.6 km
  • Frankie May's Cafe0.9 km
  • The New Millenium Theatre0.8 km
  • CoCo's0.7 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • Jojo's1.0 km
  • Big Papa's1.0 km
  • Phattys Ltd1.0 km
  • Strawz0.9 km
  • The Cosy Kitchen0.4 km
  • + 9 more
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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Mannings Bakers0.9 km
  • Emily's Delicatessen1.0 km
  • Jo's Butty Shop1.0 km
  • Revive Mind/Body0.8 km
  • Rowan's Butchers0.9 km
  • + 4 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Beaconsfield Conservative Club0.8 km
  • Newchurch & Dist.Conservative1.0 km
  • Waterfoot Social Club0.8 km
  • Ye Olde Boot & Shoe Inn0.7 km
  • Hare & Hounds0.5 km
  • + 4 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Walsden8.8 km
  • Todmorden9.4 km
  • Burnley Manchester Road10.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Fearns School0.0 km
  • Fearns Moss0.2 km
  • Hey Head Avenue0.2 km
  • Heyhead Avenue0.3 km
  • Piper Lea0.3 km