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OL13 Area Report

Rossendale

Data from 22 official government & open-data sources · Updated May 2026

£154,783
Median Price
Postcode district (OL13)
HIGH
Crime Level
Postcode district (OL13)
6
Schools Nearby
15/100
Transport Score
~50 Mbps
Broadband Est.
5/10

Investment Score

Average

Based on rental yield, price growth, safety, schools, transport & flood risk in OL13

Rental Yield
6.2
Price Growth
7.7
Safety
1.5
Schools
4.8
Transport
1.5
Flood Risk
6
Planning Friction
8.8
Climate Resilience
6

Crime Statistics

HIGH CRIMEPostcode district (OL13)

Higher crime levels. Consider security measures and research specific crime types.

123
Crimes/month
55
Area average

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Source: Police.uk • Open Government Licence

Deprivation Index (IMD)Local authority (Rossendale)

DECILE 4/10 — 30–40% most deprived

Rossendale has above-average deprivation, in the bottom 40% of areas nationally.

income
5
employment
4
education
6
health
4
crime
5
housing
3
environment
3

1 = most deprived 10%, 10 = least deprived 10% nationally

Source: MHCLG Index of Multiple Deprivation 2025 • Open Government Licence

House Price Index

Local-authority-wide figures for Rossendale (the HPI is only published at LAD level). For the OL13-specific median see the headline above and the sales sections below.

£198,473
Rossendale average
+8.6%
Annual Change
Rising
Market

Average Price by Type

£357,955
Detached
£213,061
Semi-Detached
£162,991
Terraced
£124,762
Flat

24-Month Price Trend

01/12/2002: £56,889
01/12/2003: £74,126
01/12/2004: £92,911
01/12/2005: £117,275
01/12/2006: £115,554
01/12/2007: £124,481
01/12/2008: £114,897
01/12/2009: £112,971
01/12/2010: £110,700
01/12/2011: £104,250
01/12/2012: £99,200
01/12/2013: £103,468
01/12/2014: £105,732
01/12/2015: £110,941
01/12/2016: £113,772
01/12/2017: £124,077
01/12/2018: £130,103
01/12/2019: £133,342
01/12/2020: £146,996
01/12/2021: £164,972
01/12/2022: £186,986
01/12/2023: £186,579
01/12/2024: £182,774
01/12/2025: £198,473
01/12/200201/12/2025

Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index (as of 01/12/2025) • Open Government Licence

Schools & Education

5
Primary
1
Nursery
6
Within 1 mile

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Source: Department for Education • School Performance Tables 2024/25

Transport Links

15/100
Limited public transport - car likely needed for most journeys.

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Source: TfL API & National Rail

Browse by property type

Median prices in OL13 broken out by HMLR property type, last 5 years.

Detached
£295,000
251 sales
Semi-detached
£174,150
275 sales
Terraced
£105,000
784 sales
Flat
£90,000
23 sales

Pages only appear above where at least 10 sales were registered in the last 5 years.

Price Trends

Momentum for Rossendale. For the headline OL13 median see the top of the page; for the smoothed local-authority average see the House Price Index section above.

+8.6%
1 Year Change
rising
Market Status
Rossendale
Area Tracked

12 Month Trend

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Source: ONS House Price Index • Open Government Licence

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Council Tax📍Postcode-level

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C
Band C
£52,001 - £68,000 (1991 valuation)
Est. £1,778/year
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Band A
Up to £40,000
Band B
£40,001 - £52,000
Band C
£52,001 - £68,000
Band D
£68,001 - £88,000
Band E
£88,001 - £120,000
Band F
£120,001 - £160,000
Band G
£160,001 - £320,000
Band H
Over £320,000

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Planning Applications & Constraints📍Postcode-level

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Planning Friction
2/10
Moderate restrictions
Designation Stack
1
1 designation
Climate Resilience
6/10
Mixed
Planning Constraints:
Article 4 DirectionBuilt-up Area
What can I actually do here?
✓ Likely allowed (3)
  • Heat pump (air source) external unit
  • Outbuilding / garden room
  • Fell or significantly prune a tree
⚠ Needs consent (7)
  • Single-storey rear extension (under 4 m)
  • Loft conversion with rear dormer
  • Replace windows (uPVC, double-glazed)
  • Solar PV panels on roof
  • Front porch (under 3 m²)
  • Drop kerb / new vehicle access
  • Demolish + rebuild
✗ Blocked (0)
  • —

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Source: planning.data.gov.uk

Noise Levels

quiet
This location falls outside DEFRA strategic noise contours, indicating low environmental noise levels.

Source: DEFRA Strategic Noise Maps (Round 3)

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BroadbandEst.

Avg Download~50 Mbps
Max Available~500 Mbps
Superfast+ Yes
Full Fibre× No

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Air Quality

Low

Low pollution. Ideal for outdoor activities.

Source: DEFRA UK-AIR

Flood Risk

NONE RISK

No current flood alerts in this area.

Source: Environment Agency

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Local Climate

5-year average from Open-Meteo

8.8°C
Avg Temperature
1475mm
Annual Rainfall
2419h
Sunshine/Year
22.3 km/h
Avg Wind
Warmest: July
Coldest: January
Wettest: December
Driest: April
Now: 13.4°C, OvercastHumidity: 81%

Source: Open-Meteo Historical Weather API

Food Hygiene Ratings

37 rated establishments within 1 mile

4.4/5
Average Rating
86%
Rated Good or Very Good
37
Total Establishments
Bacup Golf ClubPub/bar/nightclub
5/5
The Laurels Nursing HomeCaring Premises
5/5
Mario's RistoranteRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen
5/5
Happy GardenTakeaway/sandwich shop
4/5
Wm Morrison Supermarkets LTDRetailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets
5/5

Source: Food Standards Agency

Elevation

302m
Highabove sea level

At 302m above sea level, this location is well-elevated, significantly reducing flood risk from coastal and river sources.

Source: Open Topo Data (SRTM 30m)

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