Postcode Analysis Rossendale, North West

BLACKWOOD COURT, OL13 0BD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BLACKWOOD COURT, OL13 0BD.

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Population

398

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 36,800 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: OL13 0BD falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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4/10
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8/10
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3/10
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3/10
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3/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 54% owner-occupation and average age 37, OL13 0BD has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £124k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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

OL13 0BD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Blackwood Court, 0.1km from Nun Hills in Bacup. Administratively it sits within Stacksteads ward and the Rossendale and Darwen constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 45% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £124k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for OL13 0BD are sourced from Output Area E00128859 (shared with 31 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 0BD. The average age is 37.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.5%
Asian / British Asian0.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.0%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 112,500

7 sales · Mean £ 119,064

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

OL13 0BD has low crime rates — 47 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 offences74
Anti-social behaviour48
Criminal damage and arson19
Other theft7
Public order5

school Local Schools

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Bacup Holy Trinity Stacksteads Church of England Primary School

Outstanding269 pupils0.3 km
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St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Stacksteads, Bacup

Good125 pupils0.4 km
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The Valley Leadership Academy

Inadequate525 pupils1.2 km
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Waterfoot Primary School

Good316 pupils1.5 km
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Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School

Inadequate1291 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Mogro Ltd0.2 km
  • Corner Shop0.6 km
  • Fresh Mini Market0.4 km
  • P H Moore And Daughter Butchers0.6 km
  • The Crust0.5 km
  • + 3 more
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Beaconsfield Conservative Club0.3 km
  • Hare & Hounds0.6 km
  • Kimberley Workings Mens Club0.8 km
  • Farholme Tavern0.6 km
  • Rosemount Working Mens Club0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Pizza Costa0.1 km
  • The Cosy Kitchen0.8 km
  • California Fried Chicken0.4 km
  • Pizza Uno0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Rose 'N' Bowl0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Walsden7.9 km
  • Todmorden8.6 km
  • Smithy Bridge9.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Station0.1 km
  • Station0.1 km
  • Toll Bar0.3 km
  • Primrose Street0.3 km
  • Primrose Street0.3 km