Bankside Lane is in Bacup and in Rossendale district. OL13 8GX 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 2001-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bankside Lane, Bacup, OL13 8GX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL13 8AS, OL13 8HL, OL13 8HW, OL13 8AR, OL13 8GZ, OL13 8AT, OL13 8HH, OL13 8GT, OL13 8HU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OL13 8GX has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% of residents 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 | 52.7% | 49.3% | -3.4% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 47.3% | 50.7% | 3.4% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 34.2% | 36.2% | 2.0% | 37.9% | -1.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.1% | 39.1% | -4.0% | 44.2% | -5.1% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 1.3% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 11.9% | 3.1% | 9.1% | 2.8% |
| Widowed | 11.2% | 11.5% | 0.3% | 6.1% | 5.4% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (69.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42.1% | 30.5% | -11.6% | 48.4% | -17.9% |
| Good health | 28% | 39% | 11.0% | 33.6% | 5.4% |
| Fair health | 18% | 15.8% | -2.2% | 12.7% | 3.1% |
| Bad health | 9.6% | 12.5% | 2.9% | 4.0% | 8.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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.
In the area around OL13 8GX this area, 29.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.5% | 29.4% | -2.1% | 18.2% | 11.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.2% | 9.4% | -6.8% | 9.6% | -0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.5% | 12.8% | -0.7% | 13.4% | -0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 8.5% | 5.8% | 5.3% | 3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 11.9% | 1.5% | 16.9% | -5.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.8% | 26.4% | 5.6% | 33.8% | -7.4% |
| Other | 5% | 1.7% | -3.3% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.1% | 94.1% | -4.0% | 81.4% | 12.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 0.6% | 3.8% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 94.1% 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 | 97.1% | 94.1% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| European Union | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 3% | 1.7% | 5.6% | -2.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.5% | 94.1% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 9.8% | -7.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 0.4% | -2.8% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.3% | 76.7% | -0.4% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| North Africa | 3.3% | 0.1% | 3.2% |
| No passport held | 18.9% | 13.5% | 5.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.6% | 37.2% | 7.4% |
| Christian | 43.9% | 46.2% | -2.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 5.6% | 6.5% | -0.9% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bankside Lane was 160.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 1.8% higher than the Bacup average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Bankside Lane has the 8th highest crime rate of 32 local areas in Bacup and the 42nd highest crime rate of 224 local areas in Rossendale .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 45.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bankside Cottage Bankside Lane, Bacup, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2020-07-15 | £165,706 |
| Bankside Hall Bankside Lane, Bacup, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2015-02-27 | £333,453 |
| Bankside Cottage Bankside Lane, Bacup, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2006-11-06 | £309,471 |
| Bankside Hall Bankside Lane, Bacup, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £183,000 | 2003-09-12 | £501,303 |
| Full-Time Employee | 79 |
| Retired | 61 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bacup Nursery School Cowtoot Lane , OL13 8EF | 4out of 4 | 763 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Staghills Nursery School Top Barn Lane , Newchurch BB4 7UE | 4out of 4 | 3,850 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 | 763 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Tong Lane , OL13 9LJ | - not rated | 1,033 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bacup St Saviour's Community Primary School Lane End Road , OL13 9RR | 3out of 4 | 1,157 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Stacksteads, Bacup Huttock End Lane , Stacksteads OL13 8LD | 2out of 4 | 1,410 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bacup Holy Trinity Stacksteads Church of England Primary School Booth Road , Stacksteads OL13 0QW | 4out of 4 | 1,611 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | 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 | 2,627 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School Glen Road , Waterfoot BB4 7BJ | 4out of 4 | 3,243 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vita'Amare | 17 Market Street, Bacup | 170 yd | |
| The Station Brew | 25 Market Street, Bacup | 174 yd | |
| The Circle Cafe Bacup | Former St John The Evangelist, Burnley Road | 220 yd | |
| Zee Desserts Ltd | 11 St James Square, Bacup | 253 yd | |
| Mario's Ristorante | 74 Market Street, Bacup | 256 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bacup Golf Club | Maden Road, Bacup | 98 yd | |
| Rossendale Club Limited | 9 Princess Street, Bacup | 183 yd | |
| The British Queen | British Queen, 10 Union Street | 225 yd | |
| New Inn | 11 Rochdale Road, Bacup | 292 yd | |
| Queens Hotel | 12 Yorkshire Street, Bacup | 312 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happy Garden | 31 Market Street, Bacup | 142 yd | |
| Venice Stars | 5A Market Street, Bacup | 174 yd | |
| Mannings Bakery Ltd | 11 Union Street, Bacup | 220 yd | |
| Bammys | King Georges Chambers, 2 St James Square | 255 yd | |
| Smashies | 15 St James Street, Bacup | 258 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bacup Golf Club Ltd MADEN ROAD | golf | 97 yd |
| Pioneer Health Studio (Closed) Old Pioneer Buildings Old Pioneer Buildings Alma Street | health and fitness suite | 440 yd |
| Maden Recreation Ground MADEN ROAD | grass pitches | 540 yd |
| Bacup Cricket Club Lanehead Lane | grass pitches | 552 yd |
| Thorn Primary School THORN PRIMARY SCHOOL THORN PRIMARY SCHOOL COWTOOT LANE | grass pitches | 715 yd |
| Bacup Borough Football Club Brian Boys West View Stadium Brian Boys West View Stadium Cowtoot Lane | grass pitches | 757 yd |
| Pioneer Community Health Studio Unit 7 Unit 7 PARK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 792 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 | 100.0% |
| 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.