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.
OL13 0BF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OL13 0BF.
348
44
£ 36,800 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
The Valley Leadership Academy
Waterfoot Primary School
Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School
Bacup Holy Trinity Stacksteads Church of England Primary School
St Anne's Church of England Primary School
St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Newchurch
Rawtenstall Newchurch Church of England Primary School
St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Stacksteads, Bacup
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: OL130BF · Data under Open Government Licence