Postcode report
OL13 0BT Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About OL13 0BT: area rating, property, schools and local change
OL13 0BT is a postcode in Britannia & Lee Mill, Rossendale, North West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near OL13 0BT, then scores the surrounding small area 48/100 - bottom 38% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around OL13 0BT are property market signals and safety, while health is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for OL13 0BT is based on Rossendale 010 Census 2021. It covers 12,381 residents, 808 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 43, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 61% owner-occupied, 19% privately rented, 20% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 3/10.
For property prices near OL13 0BT, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the OL13 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £160k from 40 rolling sales, up 6.7% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near OL13 0BT can compare 7 state schools within one mile, including 6 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near OL13 0BT by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around OL13 0BT is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 3 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about OL13 0BT
Is OL13 0BT a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 48/100 (bottom 38% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near OL13 0BT?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near OL13 0BT?
7 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for OL13 0BT?
LocaleIQ matched OL13 0BT to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in OL13 0BT?
The latest median sold price is £160k based on 40 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around OL13 0BT?
LocaleIQ currently shows 3 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.