Russell Street is in Bacup and in Rossendale district. OL13 8DR is located in the Bacup 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 Russell Street, Bacup, OL13 8DR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL13 8DP, OL13 8DS, OL13 8DN, OL13 8DT, OL13 8DY, OL13 8DB, OL13 8DU, OL13 8DD, OL13 8DW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OL13 8DR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.3% | 50.2% | 0.9% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 50.7% | 49.8% | -0.9% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 8DR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.8% 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 | 38% | 47.8% | 9.8% | 37.9% | 9.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.1% | 31.2% | -10.9% | 44.2% | -13.0% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 12.8% | 12.6% | -0.2% | 9.1% | 3.5% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 5.5% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
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 | 44.7% | 40.9% | -3.8% | 48.4% | -7.5% |
| Good health | 30.6% | 32.9% | 2.3% | 33.6% | -0.7% |
| Fair health | 15.1% | 18.3% | 3.2% | 12.7% | 5.6% |
| Bad health | 7.6% | 4.9% | -2.7% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 3% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
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 | 36% | 23.6% | -12.4% | 18.2% | 5.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.7% | 10.4% | -5.3% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.7% | 17.2% | 1.5% | 13.4% | 3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 4% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 17.2% | 4.8% | 16.9% | 0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.7% | 26% | 10.3% | 33.8% | -7.8% |
| Other | 2.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.7% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 96.7% | 95.7% | -1.0% | 81.4% | 14.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 95.8% 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 | 98.4% | 95.8% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 12.6% |
| European Union | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98% | 95.8% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 12.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 9.8% | -5.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73% | 76.7% | -3.7% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| No passport held | 24.8% | 13.5% | 11.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.8% | 37.2% | 16.6% |
| Christian | 37.8% | 46.2% | -8.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 6.5% | -5.6% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Russell Street was 146.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 6.8% lower than the Bacup average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Russell Street has the 9th highest crime rate of 32 local areas in Bacup and the 46th highest crime rate of 224 local areas in Rossendale .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 46.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.0%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 77% 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 Russell Street, Bacup, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2024-01-26 | £61,515 |
| 19 Russell Street, Bacup, Lancashire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £64,000 | 2022-05-16 | £68,691 |
| 2 Russell Street, Bacup, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £55,000 | 2020-03-12 | £77,320 |
| 15 Russell Street, Bacup, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £58,500 | 2019-10-18 | £81,900 |
| 2 Russell Street, Bacup, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £41,600 | 2016-09-02 | £70,609 |
OL13 8DR area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 85 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Unemployed | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bacup Nursery School Cowtoot Lane , OL13 8EF | 4out of 4 | 406 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Staghills Nursery School Top Barn Lane , Newchurch BB4 7UE | 4out of 4 | 4,078 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bacup Thorn Primary School Cowtoot Lane , OL13 8EF | 4out of 4 | 406 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northern Primary School Burnley Road , OL13 8PH | 3out of 4 | 1,198 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Tong Lane , OL13 9LJ | - not rated | 1,261 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sharneyford Primary School Todmorden Road , OL13 9UQ | 3out of 4 | 1,795 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bacup St Saviour's Community Primary School Lane End Road , OL13 9RR | 3out of 4 | 1,868 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Valley Leadership Academy Fearns Moss , OL13 0TG | 1out of 4 | 3,006 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School Glen Road , Waterfoot BB4 7BJ | 4out of 4 | 3,620 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bacup Nursery School | C/O Thorn Primary School, Cowtoot Lane | 307 yd | |
| 2ND Rossendale Scout Group | Scout Headquarters, Burnley Road | 312 yd | |
| The Circle Cafe Bacup | Former St John The Evangelist, Burnley Road | 557 yd | |
| Zee Desserts Ltd | 11 St James Square, Bacup | 619 yd | |
| Prohibition Bar And Eatery | 3 St James Street, Bacup | 638 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bacup Borough Football Club | Bacup FC Sports Club, West View Football Ground | 307 yd | |
| Bacup Cricket Supporters Club | Bacup Cricket Club, Greensnook Lane | 400 yd | |
| Queens Hotel | 12 Yorkshire Street, Bacup | 582 yd | |
| Rossendale Club Limited | 9 Princess Street, Bacup | 631 yd | |
| The British Queen | British Queen, 10 Union Street | 715 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pavillion Express | 78 Burnley Road, Bacup | 312 yd | |
| Fryer Goggins | 70 Burnley Road, Bacup | 312 yd | |
| Happy Valley Takeaway | 76 Burnley Road, Bacup | 312 yd | |
| Bammys | King Georges Chambers, 2 St James Square | 573 yd | |
| Tony's Pizzas & Kebabs House | 5 Yorkshire Street, Bacup | 582 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bacup Borough Football Club Brian Boys West View Stadium Brian Boys West View Stadium Cowtoot Lane | grass pitches | 214 yd |
| Thorn Primary School THORN PRIMARY SCHOOL THORN PRIMARY SCHOOL COWTOOT LANE | grass pitches | 240 yd |
| Bacup Cricket Club Lanehead Lane | grass pitches | 315 yd |
| Pioneer Health Studio (Closed) Old Pioneer Buildings Old Pioneer Buildings Alma Street | health and fitness suite | 750 yd |
| Bacup Golf Club Ltd MADEN ROAD | golf | 792 yd |
| Maden Recreation Ground MADEN ROAD | grass pitches | 1,089 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 | 17.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 53.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 50.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.