Bacup · OL13

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Covering Bacup, Britannia, Stacksteads, including Britannia & Lee Mill, Whitewell & Stacksteads, Whitworth. Find plumbers nearby.

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OL13 (Bacup) in a nutshell

OL13 covers Bacup, Britannia, Stacksteads, in Rossendale. Give your full postcode when you ask for quotes, so the pro can confirm they cover your street.

Local tips for OL13

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Rossendale council area

OL13 is in Rossendale's area. Some councils run their own landlord licensing, so it's worth checking theirs.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) local authority
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Give your full postcode

OL13 stretches across Bacup, Britannia & Lee Mill, Whitewell & Stacksteads and more, so give your full postcode, not just 'OL13', when you ask for quotes.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) wards
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Older terraces, older pipes

Bacup has lots of terraced homes. In older ones, ask the plumber to look at shared supply pipes and any old tanks in the loft.

Where's this from?ONS Census 2021, Bacup: 45.8% terraced
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New to plumbing compliance checks? Here's what to expect, how to get ready and what it costs, in plain English. Read the quick guide →

England landlord rules: quick version

  • No single certificate: but keep water, heating and sanitation in repair.
  • Legionella: assess the risk for each let.
  • CO alarms: needed where there's a fixed combustion appliance (not gas cookers).

Always double-check on GOV.UK.

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Frequently asked questions

Which areas does OL13 cover?

OL13 (Bacup, Britannia, Stacksteads) includes the wards of Bacup, Britannia & Lee Mill, Whitewell & Stacksteads, Whitworth (ONS Postcode Directory via postcodes.io).

Which postcode districts are next to OL13?

Neighbouring districts include BB4 (Acre), OL12 (Buckley), BB10 (Burnley), OL14 (Cornholme), OL11 (Ashworth) (ONS Postcode Directory via Doogal). A pro covering OL13 may well cover these too, so it's worth asking.

How many homes are in OL13?

About 6,611 households and 15,300 residents at the 2011 Census, across 658 active postcodes (Doogal / ONS Postcode Directory).

Which council area is OL13 in?

OL13 sits in Rossendale (postcodes.io). Parliamentary constituency: Rossendale and Darwen.

📊 The numbers behind this page
Postcode district
OL13 1
Areas covered
Bacup, Britannia, Stacksteads 2
Active postcodes
658 3
Households (2011 Census, via Doogal)
6,611 2
Population (2011 Census, via Doogal)
15,300 2
Electoral wards
Bacup, Britannia & Lee Mill, Whitewell & Stacksteads, Whitworth 4
Parliamentary constituencies
Rossendale and Darwen 4
Local authority
Rossendale 4
Households in converted/shared houses (Bacup built-up area)
0.9% 5
  1. ONS Postcode Directory
  2. Doogal
  3. Doogal / ONSPD
  4. postcodes.io
  5. ONS Census 2021

Made with open data. See where it all comes from. Updated 26 October 2026.