OL13, covering Bacup in Lancashire, ranks at the 80th percentile nationally with a trajectory score of 55.9/100, indicating strong fundamentals. Over the past five years, property prices have grown at 2.9% annually, whilst rental yields have expanded significantly at 8.5% compound annual growth. Population growth has been modest at 0.6%, suggesting limited demographic expansion driving demand. The district currently sits in a latent gentrification stage, meaning structural indicators point toward potential change, though visible transformation has not yet materialised. These metrics present a mixed picture: rental growth substantially outpacing capital appreciation warrants examination of yield dynamics and underlying tenant demand versus investor supply conditions.
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See plans from £20/moKey signals
- 1Property prices up 2.1% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 8.5% per year
- 3Population growing at 0.6% per year
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What's changing in Bacup · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 1.1 points this month to 55/100, driven mainly by safety.
7 planning applications submitted in OL13 over the last six months, 2 change of use, 1 demolition.
- Householder: Demolition of rear extension and new build rear extension and new porch to the front elevationJan 2026 · Decided
- Proposed change of use to children's home for one child with carer accommodation (Use Class C2)Apr 2026 · pending
- Proposed Lawful Development Certificate: Change of use from Dwellinghouse (C3) to registered Childrens Home(C2).Feb 2026 · pending
Bacup (OL13) common questions
Is Bacup up and coming?
Bacup (OL13) has a trajectory score of 55/100 (Strong), placing it in the top 24% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is down 3.2 points over the last 12 months. The score combines price momentum, demand, transformation, economy, safety and risk signals from public data, updated monthly.
Is Bacup safe?
Bacup has a safety score of 68/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Bacup?
The average property price in Bacup (OL13) is £217k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 2.1% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Bacup?
The median monthly rent in Bacup (OL13) is £795 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Bacup?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Manchester (M14), Manchester (M22), Manchester (M19), Manchester (M24). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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