Bobbin Close is in Bacup and in Rossendale district. OL13 9BE 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 2017-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bobbin Close, Bacup, OL13 9BE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL13 9TB, OL13 9TA, OL13 9TD, OL13 9TG, OL13 9SU, OL13 9WU, OL13 9TH, OL13 9TW, OL13 9AU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OL13 9BE is primarily male, with 55.4% 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 | 51.8% | 44.6% | -7.2% | 51.0% | -6.4% |
| Male | 48.2% | 55.4% | 7.2% | 49.0% | 6.4% |
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 | 32.5% | 33.5% | 1.0% | 37.9% | -4.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.1% | 40.2% | -2.9% | 44.2% | -4.0% |
| Separated | 2% | 1.9% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 15.4% | 16.3% | 0.9% | 9.1% | 7.2% |
| Widowed | 6.9% | 8.1% | 1.2% | 6.1% | 2.0% |
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 | 40.1% | 39.1% | -1.0% | 48.4% | -9.3% |
| Good health | 32.4% | 36.1% | 3.7% | 33.6% | 2.5% |
| Fair health | 18.7% | 18% | -0.7% | 12.7% | 5.3% |
| Bad health | 7% | 6.4% | -0.6% | 4.0% | 2.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 0.4% | -1.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 33.3% | 20.8% | -12.5% | 18.2% | 2.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.1% | 8.2% | -8.9% | 9.6% | -1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11% | 18.4% | 7.4% | 13.4% | 5.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 9.2% | 6.8% | 5.3% | 3.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.6% | 17.9% | 3.3% | 16.9% | 1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.1% | 23.7% | 6.6% | 33.8% | -10.1% |
| Other | 4.5% | 1.9% | -2.6% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.3% 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 | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 98.2% | 98.3% | 0.1% | 81.4% | 16.9% |
In this area, 96.6% 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 | 95.8% | 96.6% | 0.8% | 83.2% | 13.4% |
| European Union | 3.9% | 2.6% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.1% | 97.4% | 2.3% | 83.2% | 14.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 9.8% | -7.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.7% | 76.7% | 4.0% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| No passport held | 18% | 13.5% | 4.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.9% | 37.2% | -1.3% |
| Christian | 53.4% | 46.2% | 7.2% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Other religion | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bobbin Close was 127.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 19.4% lower than the Bacup average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Bobbin Close has the 14th highest crime rate of 32 local areas in Bacup and the 63rd highest crime rate of 224 local areas in Rossendale .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 43.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 43.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Bobbin Close, Bacup, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £170,500 | 2024-09-10 | £165,764 |
| 2 Bobbin Close, Bacup, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2024-06-28 | £174,646 |
| 8 Bobbin Close, Bacup, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £186,000 | 2024-04-08 | £194,428 |
| 4 Bobbin Close, Bacup, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2022-12-02 | £180,000 |
| 6 Bobbin Close, Bacup, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £102,500 | 2019-11-28 | £144,296 |
| Full-Time Employee | 68 |
| Retired | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| 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 | 2,074 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Staghills Nursery School Top Barn Lane , Newchurch BB4 7UE | 4out of 4 | 5,313 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Britannia Community Primary School Rochdale Road , OL13 9TS | 3out of 4 | 260 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bacup St Saviour's Community Primary School Lane End Road , OL13 9RR | 3out of 4 | 971 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Tong Lane , OL13 9LJ | - not rated | 1,226 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bacup Thorn Primary School Cowtoot Lane , OL13 8EF | 4out of 4 | 2,074 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John with St Michael Church of England Primary School, Shawforth Moss Side Street , Shawforth OL12 8EP | 3out of 4 | 2,128 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 3,968 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitworth Community High School Hall Fold , Whitworth OL12 8TS | 3out of 4 | 4,197 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School Glen Road , Waterfoot BB4 7BJ | 4out of 4 | 4,518 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Demi Licious Top Shop | 365 Rochdale Road, Bacup | 160 yd | |
| Bacup Balti | 361 Rochdale Road, Bacup | 160 yd | |
| Britannia Chippy | 355 Rochdale Road, Bacup | 160 yd | |
| Clare's Cupcake Co | 12 Sandby Close, Bacup | 634 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% |
| Median download speed | 59.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 83.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 319.28 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 319.28 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.39 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.