Pendle Close is in Bacup and in Rossendale district. OL13 9JT is located in the Bacup electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Rossendale and Darwen. This postcode has been in use since 1987-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Pendle Close, Bacup, OL13 9JT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL13 9JS, OL13 9JN, OL13 9JR, OL13 9JP, OL13 9LE, OL13 9LD, OL13 9JH, OL13 9JE, OL13 9LB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OL13 9JT has a slightly higher male population, with 51.1% 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% | 48.9% | 3.0% | 51.0% | -2.1% |
| Male | 54.1% | 51.1% | -3.0% | 49.0% | 2.1% |
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 9JT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.5% 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 | 33.2% | 47.5% | 14.3% | 37.9% | 9.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.2% | 30.9% | -11.3% | 44.2% | -13.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 2.2% | -2.3% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 14.3% | 15.2% | 0.9% | 9.1% | 6.1% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 3.1% | -2.7% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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 | 35.9% | 42.3% | 6.4% | 48.4% | -6.1% |
| Good health | 29.3% | 31.1% | 1.8% | 33.6% | -2.5% |
| Fair health | 24.5% | 19.2% | -5.3% | 12.7% | 6.5% |
| Bad health | 9% | 5.1% | -3.9% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 19.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.7% | 21.2% | -16.5% | 18.2% | 3.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.2% | 12.6% | -2.6% | 9.6% | 3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.1% | 20.7% | -0.4% | 13.4% | 7.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 6.8% | 4.1% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.2% | 17.6% | 10.4% | 16.9% | 0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.1% | 19.8% | 7.7% | 33.8% | -14.0% |
| Other | 4% | 1.4% | -2.6% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.5% 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% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.9% | 96.5% | -0.4% | 81.4% | 15.1% |
In this area, 94.2% 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 | 95.2% | 94.2% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 11.0% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 4.5% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.8% | 93.3% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 10.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 5.1% | 4.4% | 9.8% | -4.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 1.3% | -0.8% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.1% | 76.7% | -7.6% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 3.9% | 1.3% | 2.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 25.1% | 13.5% | 11.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55.3% | 37.2% | 18.1% |
| Christian | 35% | 46.2% | -11.2% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pendle Close was 75.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.9% lower than the Bacup average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Pendle Close has the 15th lowest crime rate of 32 local areas in Bacup and the 110th highest crime rate of 224 local areas in Rossendale .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Pendle Close, Bacup, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2024-04-11 | £63,843 |
| 13 Pendle Close, Bacup, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2023-10-27 | £129,788 |
| 8 Pendle Close, Bacup, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2023-05-24 | £97,579 |
| 9 Pendle Close, Bacup, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £127,000 | 2023-02-15 | £134,164 |
| 20 Pendle Close, Bacup, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £167,000 | 2023-01-27 | £172,010 |
OL13 9JT area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in OL13 9JT area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 79 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Looking after home or family | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 6 |
| Education | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| 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 | 703 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Staghills Nursery School Top Barn Lane , Newchurch BB4 7UE | 4out of 4 | 4,498 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Tong Lane , OL13 9LJ | - not rated | 376 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bacup Thorn Primary School Cowtoot Lane , OL13 8EF | 4out of 4 | 703 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bacup St Saviour's Community Primary School Lane End Road , OL13 9RR | 3out of 4 | 1,019 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Britannia Community Primary School Rochdale Road , OL13 9TS | 3out of 4 | 1,550 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sharneyford Primary School Todmorden Road , OL13 9UQ | 3out of 4 | 1,841 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 | 3,248 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School Glen Road , Waterfoot BB4 7BJ | 4out of 4 | 3,858 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitworth Community High School Hall Fold , Whitworth OL12 8TS | 3out of 4 | 5,426 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Court Theatre | Rochdale Road, Bacup | 364 yd | |
| Nellie's | 4 Rochdale Road, Bacup | 368 yd | |
| Yano Cha | 27 St James Street, Bacup | 430 yd | |
| 1832 Barista | 7 St James Street, Bacup | 445 yd | |
| The Turkish Cafe | 30 St James Street, Bacup | 445 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cornerstone | Unit 1 Alma Street, Bacup | 320 yd | |
| George And Dragon | 92-94 Rochdale Road, Bacup | 364 yd | |
| New Inn | 11 Rochdale Road, Bacup | 366 yd | |
| The British Queen | British Queen, 10 Union Street | 458 yd | |
| Queens Hotel | 12 Yorkshire Street, Bacup | 499 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riley's Kitchen | George And Dragon, 92 - 94 Rochdale Road | 357 yd | |
| New Bacup Chippy | 7 Rochdale Road, Bacup | 366 yd | |
| Baked.Cakes | 24 St James Street, Bacup | 408 yd | |
| Smashies | 15 St James Street, Bacup | 445 yd | |
| Mamma Arifa | 17 St James Street, Bacup | 445 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pioneer Health Studio (Closed) Old Pioneer Buildings Old Pioneer Buildings Alma Street | health and fitness suite | 281 yd |
| Bacup Cricket Club Lanehead Lane | grass pitches | 695 yd |
| Bacup Golf Club Ltd MADEN ROAD | golf | 755 yd |
| Thorn Primary School THORN PRIMARY SCHOOL THORN PRIMARY SCHOOL COWTOOT LANE | grass pitches | 802 yd |
| Bacup Borough Football Club Brian Boys West View Stadium Brian Boys West View Stadium Cowtoot Lane | grass pitches | 849 yd |
| Sharneyford HAZEL GROVE | grass pitches | 911 yd |
| Pioneer Community Health Studio Unit 7 Unit 7 PARK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,063 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 | 16.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 16.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 16.7% |
| 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 | 34.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 89.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.