Overview for Rochester Close, BACUP, OL13 8RN

Introduction

Bacup (BAY-kəp) is a town in the Rossendale Borough in Lancashire, England, in the South Pennines close to Lancashire's boundaries with West Yorkshire and Greater Manchester. The town is in the Rossendale Valley and the upper Irwell Valley, 4 miles (6.4 km) east of Rawtenstall, 6 miles (9.7 km) north of Rochdale, and 7 miles (11 km) south of Burnley. At the 2011 Census, Bacup had a population of 13,323.

Bacup emerged as a settlement following the Anglo-Saxon settlement of Britain in the Early Middle Ages. For centuries, it was a small and obscure centre of domestic flannel and woollen cloth production, and many of the original weavers' cottages survive today as listed buildings. Following the Industrial Revolution, Bacup became a mill town, growing up around the now covered over bridge crossing the River Irwell and the north–south / east-west crossroad at its centre. During that time its landscape became dominated by distinctive and large rectangular woollen and cotton mills. Bacup received a charter of incorporation in 1882, giving it municipal borough status and its own elected town government, consisting of a mayor, aldermen and councillors to oversee local affairs.

In 1974, Bacup became part of the borough of Rossendale. Bacup's historic character, culture and festivities have encouraged the town to be seen as one of the best preserved mill towns in England. English Heritage has proclaimed Bacup town centre as a designated protected area for its special architectural qualities.

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Summary for Rochester Close, BACUP, OL13 8RN

North West
This postcode is in the
Greensclough
within
Rossendale
in
Lancashire
Rural/Urban
Rural Town and fringe   ?

Roadworks near OL13 8RN

Today's roadworks within 3 miles
Planned
11
In Progress
16
Completed
0
Cancelled
0

Road Safety near OL13 8RN

Details of personal injury accidents in and around Rochester Close, OL13 8RN that have been reported to Lancashire Constabulary over the past 20 years.

Traffic Levels near OL13 8RN

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Police

This area is policed by Lancashire Constabulary.

Lancashire Constabulary split their policing area into 236 separate neighbourhoods and this postcode is in the Greensclough neighbourhood.

Lancashire Constabulary

Greensclough Neighbourhood Crime

Top 3 Categories

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Anti-social Behaviour
Feb 2024
20
Jan 2024
29
Violent Crime
Feb 2024
20
Jan 2024
18
Shoplifting
Feb 2024
8
Jan 2024
14

Member of UK Parliament

This postcode is in the Rossendale and Darwen parliamentary constituency.

Rossendale and Darwen is a constituency in the North West region of England. The seat has been held by Sir Jake Berry (Conservative) since May 2010.

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Most Recent House Sales for Rochester Close, OL13 8RN

1 ROCHESTER CLOSE, OL13 8RN
30 Jun 2021
£300,000
2 ROCHESTER CLOSE, OL13 8RN
3 Oct 2014
£150,000
6 ROCHESTER CLOSE, OL13 8RN
3 Mar 2004
£220,000
1 ROCHESTER CLOSE, OL13 8RN
28 Nov 2001
£103,000

Local Petrol Station Prices

Petrol Standard (E10)
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Petrol Super (E5)
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Diesel Standard (B7)
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Diesel Super (B7)
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Coordinates for OL13 8RN

Latitude
53.724535
Longitude
-2.194844

Residents at OL13 8RN

Households
6
Male
11
Female
7
People per Household
3.00

Sunrise and Sunset at OL13 8RN

Sunrise
05:42
Sunset
20:30

Traffic Emission and Congestion Zones

OL13 8RN is not covered by a Traffic Emission or Congestion Zone

Historical Weather Summary

Clear5.95%
Cloudy74.69%
Rain12.46%
Windy5.57%
Other1.33%

Population

Rossendale
70,000

Deprivation Index

55.0 England
The lower the score (out of 100),
the more deprived the postcode

Average Energy Performance

Domestic Certificates

Companies Registered at OL13 8RN

Active
None

Postcode Details for OL13 8RN

Introduced
1 Jan 1980

Recent Updates

18 Apr 2024
Added Traffic Camera Views from Traffic Scotland to Roadworks within Scotland
15 Apr 2024
Schools Data updated for April 2024
10 Apr 2024
Companies Data updated for March 2024
7 Apr 2024
New option to receive automatic updates to roadworks that affect you
7 Apr 2024
Police and Crime data updated for February 2024
3 Apr 2024
Sold House Price data updated for February 2024
30 Mar 2024
Energy Performance Certificates (England and Wales) updated February 2024
28 Mar 2024
New feature to use Geolocating functions to detect your current location

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