Living in OL13, Rossendale
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around OL13 in Rossendale. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Rossendale: £193,320, up 4.6% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider North West average is £219,922.
What actually sold around OL13
56 recorded home sales on the streets around central OL13 in the last 2 years, with a median of £125,000 and a range from £39,999 to £489,000. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 108 BANKSIDE LANE, OL13 8HP | terraced | £180,000 | 2026-05-29 |
| 32 BANKSIDE LANE, OL13 8HJ | semi-detached | £489,000 | 2026-05-22 |
| 16 DALE STREET, OL13 8AP | terraced | £140,000 | 2026-05-11 |
| 20 CO OPERATION STREET, OL13 9JH | terraced | £73,000 | 2026-04-29 |
| 22 SHEPHERD STREET, OL13 8BH | terraced | £65,000 | 2026-04-08 |
| 9 THORN STREET, OL13 9JG | terraced | £39,999 | 2026-03-25 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
16 schools within 3 miles , of which 67% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bacup Thorn Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.5 mi |
| St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Stacksteads, Bacup | Primary | Good | 0.8 mi |
| Bacup Holy Trinity Stacksteads Church of England Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.9 mi |
| Water Primary School | Primary | Good | 2.4 mi |
| Our Lady and St Anselm's Roman Catholic Primary School, Whitworth | Primary | Good | 2.8 mi |
| The Valley Leadership Academy | Secondary | Requires improvement | 1.5 mi |
13 state primary and 2 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 15.4% |
| Skilled trades | 15.1% |
| Associate professional and technical | 13.5% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 13.0% |
| Elementary occupations | 10.6% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
136 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central OL13 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 3 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (most deprived nationally), based on Rossendale's figures.
Common questions about OL13
What is the average house price in OL13?
The average sold price in Rossendale is £193,320 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in OL13?
Prices in Rossendale are up 4.6% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in OL13?
The median of 56 recorded sales around central OL13 in the last 2 years is £125,000, ranging from £39,999 to £489,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in OL13?
16 schools sit within 3 miles of central OL13, and 67% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in OL13?
136 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central OL13 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is OL13 at risk of flooding?
Central OL13 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is OL13 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 67% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £125,000; the area sits in decile 3 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 136 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is OL13 safe?
136 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central OL13 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? OL13 or BB4, OL13 or OL14, OL13 or OL12.
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