OL13 0DB is a safe, established residential area located 0.6km from Rockliffe in Bacup. Administratively it sits within Irwell ward and the Rossendale and Darwen constituency.
For families considering a move, OL13 0DB represents a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 89% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for OL13 0DB are sourced from Output Area E00128830 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OL13 0DB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OL13 0DB.
588
43
£ 37,600 /yr
55%
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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
OL13 0DB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 43, 89% 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 0DB. The average age is 43.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
OL13 0DB has low crime rates — 18 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Bacup St Saviour's Community Primary School
Britannia Community Primary School
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Lloyds Pharmacy0.9 km
- Pete's Butchers0.8 km
- Market Street Filling Station0.8 km
- Britannia Post Office0.9 km
- Cockshott Greengrocers0.8 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Piccalilly's0.9 km
- Corner Cafe0.8 km
- The Pamper House0.5 km
- The Stables Cafe0.5 km
- Royal Court Theatre0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Britannia Chippy0.9 km
- 1832 Barista ( Mobile)0.1 km
- Bacup Balti0.9 km
- Demi Licious Top Shop0.9 km
- Clare's Cupcake Co0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- George And Dragon0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Walsden6.0 km
- Todmorden6.7 km
- Smithy Bridge8.4 km
Bus Stops
- The Sidings0.1 km
- The Sidings0.1 km
- Stack Lane0.2 km
- Stack Lane0.2 km
- Hoghton Avenue0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: OL130DB · Data under Open Government Licence