Bank Street is in Bacup and in Rossendale district. OL13 8GZ 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 2013-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bank Street, Bacup, OL13 8GZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL13 8HH, OL13 8HE, OL13 8HL, OL13 0AJ, OL13 8EX, OL13 0AL, OL13 8AR, OL13 8HQ, OL13 8EZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OL13 8GZ has a slightly higher male population, with 52.8% 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 | 45.9% | 47.2% | 1.3% | 51.0% | -3.8% |
| Male | 54.1% | 52.8% | -1.3% | 49.0% | 3.8% |
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 8GZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.7% 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 | 38.5% | 46.7% | 8.2% | 37.9% | 8.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.8% | 33.7% | -8.1% | 44.2% | -10.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 7% | 4% | -3.0% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 10.5% | 0.6% | 9.1% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 4.3% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 | 45.3% | 45.8% | 0.5% | 48.4% | -2.6% |
| Good health | 35.4% | 35.1% | -0.3% | 33.6% | 1.5% |
| Fair health | 13.5% | 12% | -1.5% | 12.7% | -0.7% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 6.2% | 1.7% | 4.0% | 2.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 19% | 19.4% | 0.4% | 18.2% | 1.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.8% | 9% | -6.8% | 9.6% | -0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.3% | 15.5% | -2.8% | 13.4% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 8.6% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15% | 18.7% | 3.7% | 16.9% | 1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.4% | 27.3% | 3.9% | 33.8% | -6.5% |
| Other | 4.4% | 1.4% | -3.0% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92% 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 | 0.9% | 3.4% | 2.5% | 0.7% | 2.7% |
| Pakistani | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 95.5% | 92% | -3.5% | 81.4% | 10.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 92.9% 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 | 94.3% | 92.9% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 9.7% |
| European Union | 4.5% | 3.4% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 5.6% | -2.8% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.7% | 93.2% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 10.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 3.4% | 2.2% | 9.8% | -6.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 0.6% | -3.0% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.7% | 76.7% | 5.0% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| No passport held | 12.7% | 13.5% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.3% | 37.2% | 13.1% |
| Christian | 41.4% | 46.2% | -4.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bank Street was 848.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 438.5% higher than the Bacup average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Bank Street has the highest crime rate of 32 local areas in Bacup and the highest crime rate of 224 local areas in Rossendale .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 196.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -25.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bravo Court Bank Street, Bacup, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2016-07-29 | £227,724 |
| 1 Bravo Court Bank Street, Bacup, Lancashire Terraced, a newly built property | £135,000 | 2013-11-21 | £245,565 |
| Old Market Hall Bank Street, Bacup, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £107,000 | 2009-10-15 | £185,333 |
OL13 8GZ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 23% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 81 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 27 |
| Education | 14 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Other | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| 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 | 665 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Staghills Nursery School Top Barn Lane , Newchurch BB4 7UE | 4out of 4 | 3,945 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 | 665 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Tong Lane , OL13 9LJ | - not rated | 949 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bacup St Saviour's Community Primary School Lane End Road , OL13 9RR | 3out of 4 | 1,178 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 | 1,515 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 | 1,716 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 | 2,729 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School Glen Road , Waterfoot BB4 7BJ | 4out of 4 | 3,346 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 | 64 yd | |
| The Station Brew | 25 Market Street, Bacup | 69 yd | |
| Zee Desserts Ltd | 11 St James Square, Bacup | 148 yd | |
| The Circle Cafe Bacup | Former St John The Evangelist, Burnley Road | 155 yd | |
| 1832 Barista | 7 St James Street, Bacup | 155 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rossendale Club Limited | 9 Princess Street, Bacup | 86 yd | |
| The British Queen | British Queen, 10 Union Street | 126 yd | |
| Bacup Golf Club | Maden Road, Bacup | 196 yd | |
| Queens Hotel | 12 Yorkshire Street, Bacup | 207 yd | |
| New Inn | 11 Rochdale Road, Bacup | 216 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happy Garden | 31 Market Street, Bacup | 60 yd | |
| Venice Stars | 5A Market Street, Bacup | 69 yd | |
| Mannings Bakery Ltd | 11 Union Street, Bacup | 121 yd | |
| Smashies | 15 St James Street, Bacup | 155 yd | |
| Mamma Arifa | 17 St James Street, Bacup | 155 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bacup Golf Club Ltd MADEN ROAD | golf | 197 yd |
| Pioneer Health Studio (Closed) Old Pioneer Buildings Old Pioneer Buildings Alma Street | health and fitness suite | 341 yd |
| Bacup Cricket Club Lanehead Lane | grass pitches | 465 yd |
| Thorn Primary School THORN PRIMARY SCHOOL THORN PRIMARY SCHOOL COWTOOT LANE | grass pitches | 629 yd |
| Maden Recreation Ground MADEN ROAD | grass pitches | 642 yd |
| Bacup Borough Football Club Brian Boys West View Stadium Brian Boys West View Stadium Cowtoot Lane | grass pitches | 673 yd |
| Pioneer Community Health Studio Unit 7 Unit 7 PARK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 867 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 | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.