Green Hill is in Bacup and in Rossendale district. OL13 9NY 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 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Green Hill, Bacup, OL13 9NY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL13 9QZ, OL13 9QA, OL13 9NS, OL13 9QT, OL13 9QF, OL13 9QG, OL13 9PD, OL13 9QE, OL13 9QR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OL13 9NY has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% 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 | 55% | 48.7% | -6.3% | 51.0% | -2.3% |
| Male | 45% | 51.3% | 6.3% | 49.0% | 2.3% |
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 9NY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48% 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 | 34.7% | 48% | 13.3% | 37.9% | 10.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.5% | 33.3% | -11.2% | 44.2% | -10.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 4.9% | 4.3% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Divorced | 10.6% | 9.8% | -0.8% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 4.3% | -1.0% | 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 | 39.1% | 46.1% | 7.0% | 48.4% | -2.3% |
| Good health | 35.1% | 36% | 0.9% | 33.6% | 2.4% |
| Fair health | 13.9% | 10.3% | -3.6% | 12.7% | -2.4% |
| Bad health | 9.3% | 5.8% | -3.5% | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 1.8% | -0.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 16.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 40.4% | 25.8% | -14.6% | 18.2% | 7.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.7% | 10.4% | -6.3% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.1% | 19.3% | 2.2% | 13.4% | 5.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 6.1% | 4.1% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 18.4% | 7.0% | 16.9% | 1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.8% | 16.9% | 9.1% | 33.8% | -16.9% |
| Other | 4.5% | 3.1% | -1.4% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| White | 97.7% | 97.1% | -0.6% | 81.4% | 15.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
In this area, 94.6% 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 | 98% | 94.6% | -3.4% | 83.2% | 11.4% |
| European Union | 1% | 3.8% | 2.8% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96% | 94.6% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 11.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 3.8% | 3.5% | 9.8% | -6.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 0.2% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.4% | 76.7% | -4.3% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 23.8% | 13.5% | 10.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.3% | 37.2% | 12.1% |
| Christian | 44.4% | 46.2% | -1.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 6.5% | -5.6% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Green Hill was 139.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 11.3% lower than the Bacup average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Green Hill has the 10th highest crime rate of 32 local areas in Bacup and the 54th highest crime rate of 224 local areas in Rossendale .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 58.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Green Hill, Bacup, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2024-11-13 | £233,169 |
| Green Hill Lodge Green Hill, Bacup, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2022-01-28 | £186,253 |
| 8 Green Hill, Bacup, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2021-05-07 | £189,643 |
| 8 Green Hill, Bacup, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £132,500 | 2019-05-17 | £198,365 |
| 5 Green Hill, Bacup, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2017-09-28 | £169,514 |
OL13 9NY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 106 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Other | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Education | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bacup Nursery School Cowtoot Lane , OL13 8EF | 4out of 4 | 1,245 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Staghills Nursery School Top Barn Lane , Newchurch BB4 7UE | 4out of 4 | 4,215 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bacup St Saviour's Community Primary School Lane End Road , OL13 9RR | 3out of 4 | 439 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Tong Lane , OL13 9LJ | - not rated | 867 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bacup Thorn Primary School Cowtoot Lane , OL13 8EF | 4out of 4 | 1,245 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Britannia Community Primary School Rochdale Road , OL13 9TS | 3out of 4 | 1,429 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 | 1,464 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 | 2,901 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School Glen Road , Waterfoot BB4 7BJ | 4out of 4 | 3,489 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitworth Community High School Hall Fold , Whitworth OL12 8TS | 3out of 4 | 4,921 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pamper House | 19 Anderson Drive, Bacup | 222 yd | |
| Corner Cafe | Stall 21-22, Bacup Market | 268 yd | |
| Royal Court Theatre | Rochdale Road, Bacup | 366 yd | |
| Mario's Ristorante | 74 Market Street, Bacup | 486 yd | |
| Nellie's | 4 Rochdale Road, Bacup | 666 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| George And Dragon | 92-94 Rochdale Road, Bacup | 366 yd | |
| New Inn | 11 Rochdale Road, Bacup | 617 yd | |
| The Cornerstone | Unit 1 Alma Street, Bacup | 691 yd | |
| The British Queen | British Queen, 10 Union Street | 715 yd | |
| Bacup Golf Club | Maden Road, Bacup | 789 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riley's Kitchen | George And Dragon, 92 - 94 Rochdale Road | 383 yd | |
| Clare's Cupcake Co | 12 Sandby Close, Bacup | 598 yd | |
| New Bacup Chippy | 7 Rochdale Road, Bacup | 617 yd | |
| Happy Garden | 31 Market Street, Bacup | 697 yd | |
| Mannings Bakery Ltd | 11 Union Street, Bacup | 714 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pioneer Community Health Studio Unit 7 Unit 7 PARK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 527 yd |
| Moorlands Park MORELANDS VIEW MORELANDS VIEW PARK CRESCENT | cycling, grass pitches, tennis courts | 542 yd |
| Pioneer Health Studio (Closed) Old Pioneer Buildings Old Pioneer Buildings Alma Street | health and fitness suite | 735 yd |
| Bacup Golf Club Ltd MADEN ROAD | golf | 785 yd |
| Maden Recreation Ground MADEN ROAD | grass pitches | 1,024 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% |
| Median download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 82.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.