Boston Road Bacup, Rossendale
2 addresses across 2 postcodes (OL13), about 70 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 32400568.
- Flood: 10 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Rossendale costs £2,520 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Walsden, about 6.4 km (4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 110 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 253 to 255 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 2 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Irwell Medical Practice, about 480 m (0.3 miles) away.
- People: About 590 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 51% of households owned their home and 27% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 377 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
Council tax
What each band costs in Rossendale in 2026-27: Band D £2,520 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,680 | £1,960 | £2,240 | £2,520 | £3,080 | £3,640 | £4,200 | £5,040 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (78% of about 680 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Bacup Town Centre Conservation Area (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 1.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): Bacup Town Centre Conservation Area, Immediate Article 4 Direction for small Houses in Multiple Occupation.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Listed buildings
- Bacup War Memorial, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- OLD MARKET HALL, BACUP: up to 8 homes, permissioned (190 m)
- WATERSIDE MILL, BACUP: up to 39 homes, not permissioned (240 m)
- CROWN INN, GREAVE RD, BACUP: up to 5 homes, not permissioned (880 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 5 addresses are in areas at high risk, 5 at medium risk and 0 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: at least one postcode centre is in flood zone 2. Zone 2 is between 0.1% and 1% a year from rivers (0.1% and 0.5% from the sea), ignoring defences.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| OL13 3DH | not in 2 or 3 | ||
| OL13 8EU | zone 2 | 5 / 5 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 2 addresses are between 253 m and 255 m above sea level (254 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OL13 8EU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Walsden 80,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.4 km (4 miles) |
| Todmorden 718,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.8 km (4.2 miles) | |
| Burnley Manchester Road 583,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 9.6 km (5.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 19 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 41 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Post Office Bacup | 30 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus station Rawtenstall | 5.5 km (3.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 4 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Bank Street, Bacup | 140 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 39.8 km (25 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Irwell Medical Practice | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 70 m |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Bacup Primary Health Trust | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Birch Hill Hospital | 8.8 km (5.5 miles) |
| Police station | Waterfoot Police Station | 4.1 km (2.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | Waterfoot Mini Market Cashzone | 3.1 km (2 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 440 m² | 110 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 3.6 ha | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The View 290 m² | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.9 ha | 240 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6,310 m² | 230 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 5.7 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is The Laurels, a listed building (Grade II*), 290 m south. 29 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Laurels | Listed building, Grade II* | 290 m south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Jeffry Barn Wood | Wood | 760 m (0.5 miles) north |
| Tong Clough | Valley | 770 m (0.5 miles) south-east |
| Whitaker Clough | Valley | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-west |
| Oaken Clough | Valley | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) east |
| The Hile | Hill | 1.7 km (1 mile) west |
| Cowpe Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.0 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.1 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 1 | 2 |
1 of the street's 2 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Rossendale: see them on the Rossendale page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bacup Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 420 m (0.3 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Bacup Thorn Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 420 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 740 m (0.5 miles) | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Needs attention; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Bacup St Saviour's Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Northern Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Stacksteads, Bacup | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Early years: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Sharneyford Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Report card (Jul 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Bacup Holy Trinity Stacksteads Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Britannia Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bammys OL13 9AA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 20 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 16 Apr 2026 |
| Pine House OL13 9AE | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 40 m | 5 Very good | 30 Mar 2026 |
| In My Kitchen By Nikki Jane \| The Baking Café OL13 9AE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 60 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Zee Desserts Ltd OL13 9NH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 60 m | 4 Good | 2 Sep 2026 |
| Tony's Pizzas & Kebabs House OL13 9AE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 70 m | 4 Good | 21 May 2026 |
| Queens Hotel OL13 9AE | Pub/bar/nightclub | 70 m | 4 Good | 1 Sep 2025 |
| Boots The Chemists Limited OL13 9NH | Retailers - other | 70 m | Exempt | |
| ABD Centre OL13 8DB | Other catering premises | 70 m | 5 Very good | 5 Nov 2024 |
| Rossendale Club Limited OL13 8HQ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 90 m | 5 Very good | 1 Sep 2025 |
| The Circle Cafe Bacup | Beyroot OL13 8AB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 m | 5 Very good | 22 Sep 2026 |
| Central Methodist Church Hall OL13 8AB | Other catering premises | 100 m | 4 Good | 1 Sep 2025 |
| Bacup Wines And Convenience OL13 8AB | Retailers - other | 100 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 30 Mar 2026 |
| The Hunger Lab OL13 8EX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 21 May 2026 |
| Venice Star OL13 8EX | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 110 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| J.D. Discount Store OL13 9NJ | Retailers - other | 130 m | Exempt |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 144 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 72 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 41 |
| Public order | 34 |
| Shoplifting | 26 |
| Other theft | 17 |
| Burglary | 14 |
| Vehicle crime | 10 |
| Other crime | 8 |
| Drugs | 5 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Hammerton Green (63); On or near Kershaw Street (29); On or near Yorkshire Street (27); On or near A681 (26); On or near Springfield Avenue (26).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 13% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 51% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 29% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 5% | 17% |
| Private rented | 44% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 55% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 8% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 21% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 8% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 17% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 63% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 5% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 10% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 47% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 5% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 27% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 24% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 9% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 96% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 1 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Harcourt Street · Hall Street · Lane Head Lane · Tower Street · St James Street · Princess Street · Maitland Street · Fern Street · Earnshaw Road · Rose Bank Street · St James Square · Yorkshire Street
All the streets in OL13 and across Rossendale.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.