Old Kiln is in Stacksteads, Bacup and in Rossendale district. OL13 0EW is located in the Britannia & Lee Mill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Rossendale and Darwen. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Old Kiln, Stacksteads, Bacup, OL13 0EW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL13 0EN, OL13 0EP, OL13 0ER, OL13 0HT, OL13 0EH, OL13 0ET, OL13 0EL, OL13 0TS, OL13 0EE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OL13 0EW is primarily male, with 54.4% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 44.8% | 45.6% | 0.8% | 51.0% | -5.4% |
| Male | 55.2% | 54.4% | -0.8% | 49.0% | 5.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around OL13 0EW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.7% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 43.4% | 47.7% | 4.3% | 37.9% | 9.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.4% | 27.8% | -7.6% | 44.2% | -16.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.9% | 3.2% | -1.7% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 10.6% | 17.6% | 7.0% | 9.1% | 8.5% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 3.7% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51.6% | 45.1% | -6.5% | 48.4% | -3.3% |
| Good health | 29.2% | 32.6% | 3.4% | 33.6% | -1.0% |
| Fair health | 11.7% | 13.6% | 1.9% | 12.7% | 0.9% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 6.4% | 1.1% | 4.0% | 2.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 2.3% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.4% | 23.7% | -3.7% | 18.2% | 5.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.4% | 8.8% | -7.6% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19% | 10.2% | -8.8% | 13.4% | -3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 6.5% | 3.0% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.2% | 20.9% | 6.7% | 16.9% | 4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 15% | 25.6% | 10.6% | 33.8% | -8.2% |
| Other | 4.4% | 4.2% | -0.2% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95.4% | 97% | 1.6% | 81.4% | 15.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 96.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96.4% | 96.2% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 13.0% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.5% | 0.4% | -2.1% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.1% | 96.2% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 13.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 9.8% | -7.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 0.8% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.3% | 76.7% | -1.4% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 21.3% | 13.5% | 7.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.4% | 37.2% | 5.2% |
| Christian | 50.4% | 46.2% | 4.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Old Kiln was 153.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 140.3% higher than the Britannia & Lee Mill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Old Kiln has the 11th highest crime rate of 41 local areas in Britannia & Lee Mill and the 41st highest crime rate of 224 local areas in Rossendale .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 70.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.8%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 80% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Old Kiln, Bacup, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £82,500 | 2023-09-18 | £94,187 |
| 3 Old Kiln, Bacup, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2010-09-09 | £94,281 |
| Full-Time Employee | 83 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Other | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bacup Nursery School Cowtoot Lane , OL13 8EF | 4out of 4 | 2,133 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Staghills Nursery School Top Barn Lane , Newchurch BB4 7UE | 4out of 4 | 3,197 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Stacksteads, Bacup Huttock End Lane , Stacksteads OL13 8LD | 3out of 4 | 396 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bacup Holy Trinity Stacksteads Church of England Primary School Booth Road , Stacksteads OL13 0QW | 3out of 4 | 540 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bacup St Saviour's Community Primary School Lane End Road , OL13 9RR | 3out of 4 | 1,192 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Tong Lane , OL13 9LJ | 1out of 4 | 2,075 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Bacup Tong Lane , OL13 9LJ | - not rated | 2,075 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fearns Community Sports College Fearns Moss , OL13 0TG | - not rated | 1,842 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Valley Leadership Academy Fearns Moss , OL13 0TG | 2out of 4 | 1,842 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School Glen Road , BB4 7BJ | 1out of 4 | 2,373 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School Glen Road , Waterfoot BB4 7BJ | - not rated | 2,373 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School Glen Road , Waterfoot BB4 7BJ | - not rated | 2,373 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadclough Lodge Meadows Avenue , Bacup OL13 8DF | - not rated | 2,424 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rossendale Education Centre Baltic House , 30 Burnley Road East BB4 9LB | - not rated | 3,057 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shiers House Peel Mill , Market Street OL12 8HN | - not rated | 3,555 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piccalilly's | 93 Newchurch Road, Stacksteads | 415 yd | |
| Rose 'N' Bowl | Rose N Bowl, Newchurch Road | 570 yd | |
| Animal Quackers Farm | Huttock Top Farm, Newchurch Old Road | 835 yd | |
| The Stables Cafe | Stubbylee Barn, Stubbylee Lane | 898 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farholme Tavern | 218 Newchurch Road, Stacksteads | 120 yd | |
| Rosemount Working Mens Club | Huttock End Lane, Stacksteads | 423 yd | |
| Beaconsfield Conservative Club | 326 Newchurch Road, Stacksteads | 966 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Uno | 250A Newchurch Road, Stacksteads | 309 yd | |
| California Fried Chicken | 232C Newchurch Road, Stacksteads | 309 yd | |
| Ashton's Fish And Chips Ltd | 101-103 Newchurch Road, Stacksteads | 371 yd | |
| Pizza Costa | 316A Newchurch Road, Stacksteads | 652 yd | |
| Mamas Pizzeria | 316A Newchurch Road, Stacksteads | 702 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stacksteads Recreation Ground ACRE PARK | grass pitches | 418 yd |
| Bacup Holy Trinity Ce Primary School BOOTH ROAD | grass pitches | 539 yd |
| Pioneer Community Health Studio Unit 7 Unit 7 PARK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 787 yd |
| Maden Recreation Ground MADEN ROAD | grass pitches | 1,040 yd |
| Moorlands Park MORELANDS VIEW MORELANDS VIEW PARK CRESCENT | cycling, grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,077 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.