Bacup, United Kingdom
England · United Kingdom
Bacup is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 13,047. Elevation: 843 ft (257 m). Average temperature: 47°F (8°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 13,047 |
| Population Density | 190 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 843 ft (257 m) |
| Coordinates | 53.7034°, -2.2007° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 47°F (8°C) |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 58.5 inches (1,485 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 19.3 inches (49 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $44,797 |
| Median Age | 43.0 years |
About Bacup
Bacup is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 13,047. The city sits at an elevation of 843 feet (257 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 37°F in January to 56°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 58.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Bacup vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Bacup vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $44,797 |
| 40% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $44,797 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $861 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 4.5% |
| 25% above United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,187 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 59.1% |
| Public Transit | 3.4% |
| Work from Home | 24.3% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $243,655 |
| 14% below United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,120 |
| 4% below United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 68.1% |
| Owner-Occupied | 68.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 31.9% |
| Housing Units | 5,219 |
Property Tax
Climate in Bacup
Bacup has an average annual temperature of 9.7°C (49°F). The hottest month is Aug (15.9°C), the coldest is Jan (3.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1086 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 47.2°F |
| 13% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 210 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 843 ft (257 m) |
| Area | 68.8 sq mi (178.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 190/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 53.7034°N, 2.2007°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 5.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 3.6 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 56°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| August | 58°F (15°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 5.4 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 5.6 in |
Bacup has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 37°F in January to 58°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 51.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.6") and May the driest (3.0").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 30.7% |
| 9% below United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 49.1% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 190/sq mi |
| Total Area | 68.8 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 59.1% |
| Public Transit | 3.4% |
| Work from Home | 24.3% |
Schools in Bacup
11 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Valley Leadership Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Northern Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Water Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bacup Holy Trinity Stacksteads Church of England Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bacup Thorn Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Sharneyford Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Stacksteads, Bacup | - | - | - | - |
| St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Bacup St Saviour's Community Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Britannia Community Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Broadclough Lodge | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Bacup
37 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bolton FM | community, local | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Northwich | local information, local music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Hits Radio UK | - | AAC+ 47 kbps | |
| Capital FM Manchester | manchester, pop | AAC 48 kbps | |
| OSTM Radio | alternative, alternative rock | MP3 | |
| The Richie Allen Show | - | MP3 | |
| CROP Radio | community radio, music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Tameside Radio | adult contemporary, community radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| The Thread 102.8FM | community radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Taiyabah Masjid | islamic, masjid | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Heart North West 105.4 | hot adult contemporary | AAC 48 kbps | |
| Reform Radio | music, variety | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Giants of Jazz Radio | classic jazz, jazz | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio X Manchester | - | AAC 48 kbps | |
| ALL FM 96.9 | community, community radio | AAC+ | |
| SD Radio | dance, dnb | MP3 128 kbps | |
| KFM Radio (US) | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Central Radio North West | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| High Peak 1 | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Gaydio | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Drystone Radio | - | MP3 | |
| OSN Radio Plus | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Alty | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| RibbleFM | - | MP3 | |
| HearMe - trance | trance | MP3 | |
| OC Radio | chart, dance | AAC 192 kbps | |
| Radio Leyland | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Jingle Ark Jingle Jukebox | - | MP3 | |
| Bounce Nation Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Psychedelic Secret radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| The Buzz Mcr | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| KFM Radio | multi | MP3 128 kbps | |
| LABR Love a Brother Radio | 80s, chillout | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio General (Warrington Hospital Radio) | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Panacea Radio | funk, groove | MP3 | |
| Silk 106.9 | classic hits, hot adult contemporary | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Moorlands Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Bacup
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astley Cheetham Art Gallery | ||||
| Bancroft Mill | ||||
| Bolton Art Gallery, Library & Museum | ||||
| British in India | ||||
| Bronte Parsonage Museum | ||||
| Bury Transport Museum | ||||
| Clayton Hall | ||||
| Clayton Hall | ||||
| Clitheroe Castle Museum | ||||
| Elizabeth Gaskell's House | ||||
| Elizabeth Gaskell's House | ||||
| Ellenroad Steam Museum | ||||
| Engine Shed | ||||
| Gawthorpe Hall | ||||
| Gawthorpe Textiles Collection | ||||
| Greater Manchester Police Museum & Archives | ||||
| Greater Manchester Police Museum & Archives | ||||
| Hall i' th' Wood Museum | ||||
| Haworth Art Gallery | ||||
| Heaton Park Tramway | ||||
| Heaton Park Tramway | ||||
| Helmshore Mills Textile Museum | ||||
| Heptonstall Museum | ||||
| Higher Mill | ||||
| Imperial War Museum North | ||||
| Imperial War Museum North | ||||
| International Anthony Burgess Foundation | ||||
| International Anthony Burgess Foundation | ||||
| Lancashire Mining Museum | ||||
| Manchester Jewish Museum | ||||
| Manchester Jewish Museum | ||||
| Manchester United Museum | ||||
| Manchester United Museum | ||||
| Museum of Local Crafts & Industries | ||||
| Museum of the Manchester Regiment | ||||
| Museum of the Manchester Regiment | ||||
| Museum of Transport Greater Manchester | ||||
| Museum of Transport Greater Manchester | ||||
| National Football Museum | ||||
| National Football Museum | ||||
| Pendle Heritage Centre | ||||
| People's History Museum | ||||
| Portland Basin Museum | ||||
| Portland Basin Museum | ||||
| Queen Street Mill Textile Museum | ||||
| RNCM Collection of Historic Musical Instruments | ||||
| RNCM Collection of Historic Musical Instruments | ||||
| Rochdale Pioneers Museum | ||||
| Saddleworth Museum | ||||
| Salford Museum and Art Gallery | ||||
| Salford Museum and Art Gallery | ||||
| Science and Industry Museum | ||||
| Science and Industry Museum | ||||
| Science and Industry Museum | ||||
| Science and Industry Museum | ||||
| Science and Industry Museum | ||||
| Special Collections Museum | ||||
| Special Collections Museum | ||||
| The Aisled Barn | ||||
| The Fusilier Museum | ||||
| The Manchester Museum | ||||
| The Manchester Museum | ||||
| The Whitaker | ||||
| Touchstones | ||||
| Towneley Hall | ||||
| Whitakers' Mill | ||||
| Winding House |
Libraries in Bacup
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abraham Moss Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Abraham Moss Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Abraham Moss Library & Leisure Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Abraham Moss Library & Leisure Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Accrington Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ainsworth Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Alkrington Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Balderstone Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Barnoldswick Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Beswick Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Beswick Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Boothstown Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Breightmet Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bromley Cross Library and Children's Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Broughton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Burnley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bury Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Central Library Farnworth | 0.0 | |||||
| Chadderton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Chadderton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Chatburn Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Chetham's Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Clayton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Clayton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Clifford Whitworth Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Clifton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Clitheroe Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Coal CLough Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Colne Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Coronation Road Community Centre and Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Crompton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Crompton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Davyhulme Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Denton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Denton West End Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Droylsden Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Droylsden Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Earby Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Eccles Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Failsworth Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Failsworth Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Gorton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Gorton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Greatstone Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Greenfield Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hadfield Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Harwood Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Haslingden Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hebden Bridge Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Heywood Library | 0.0 | |||||
| High Street Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hope Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hulme High Street Library | 0.0 | |||||
| John Rylands Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lees Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lees Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Little Hulton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Little Lever Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Longsight Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lostock Community & College Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lower Kersal Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Main Library, University of Manchester | 0.0 | |||||
| Manchester Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Middleton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Miles Platting Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Milnrow Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Milnrow Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Moss Side Powerhouse Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Nelson Library | 0.0 | |||||
| New Moston Library | 0.0 | |||||
| New Moston Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Newton Heath Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Newton Heath Library | 0.0 | |||||
| North City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| North City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Northmoor Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Northmoor Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Oldham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Oldham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Oldham Local Studies & Archive | 0.0 | |||||
| Oldham Local Studies & Archive | 0.0 | |||||
| Ordsall Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Oswaldtwistle Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Pendleton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Prestwich Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Radcliffe Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ramsbottom Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rawtenstall Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rochdale Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rochdale Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Royton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Royton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Smallbridge Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Stalybridge Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Stalybridge Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Swinton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tameside Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| The Avenue Library & Learning Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| The Avenue Library & Learning Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| The Barlow | 0.0 | |||||
| The Height Library | 0.0 | |||||
| The Portico Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Todmorden Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tottington Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Trawden Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Uppermill Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Uppermill Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Walkden Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Walsden Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wardle Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Whalley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Winton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Working Class Movement Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Worsley Village Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Bacup
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accrington Market Hall | |||||
| Admirals market | |||||
| Arndale Market | |||||
| Arndale Market | |||||
| Ashton Indoor Market | |||||
| Bowlee Car Boot | |||||
| Burnley Market Hall | |||||
| Bury Indoor Market | |||||
| Bury Market | |||||
| Church Street Market | |||||
| Clitheroe Market | |||||
| Colne Market Hall | |||||
| Farnworth Indoor Market | |||||
| Gorton Market | |||||
| Harpurhey Market | |||||
| Hulme Market | |||||
| Junction 12 | |||||
| Longsight Market | |||||
| Maker's Market | |||||
| Maker's Market | |||||
| Manchester Craft and Design Centre | |||||
| Pendle Rise | |||||
| Radcliffe Market | |||||
| Rawtenstall Market | |||||
| Rochdale Indoor Markets | |||||
| Rochdale Indoor Markets | |||||
| Salford Market | |||||
| The Market | |||||
| The Market | |||||
| Todmorden Market | |||||
| Todmorden Market Hall | |||||
| Tommyfield Market |
Cafes in Bacup
2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Bacup
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Bacup
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Bacup
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Bacup
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Bacup
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Bacup
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Valleys Brewery | ||||
| Bank Top Brewery | ||||
| Blackjack Brewtap | ||||
| Blackjack Brewtap | ||||
| Carleton Brewery | ||||
| Cloudwater Brewery | ||||
| Cloudwater Brewery | ||||
| Copper Dragon Brewery | ||||
| Craven Brew | ||||
| Eagle's Crag Brewery | ||||
| J. W. Lees & Co. | ||||
| Joseph Holt Brewery | ||||
| Joseph Holt Brewery | ||||
| Little Valley Brewery | ||||
| Manchester Union Brewery | ||||
| Manchester Union Brewery | ||||
| Recoil Brewing Company | ||||
| Seven Bro7hers Brewery | ||||
| ShinDigger | ||||
| SIS4ERS DISTILLERY | ||||
| The Beer Studio | ||||
| The Outstanding Brewery Co | ||||
| Vocation Brewery | ||||
| Wakey Wakey Brew Co | ||||
| Wakey Wakey Brew Co | ||||
| We Are Wolf |
Stadiums & Teams in Bacup
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| AO Arena | ||
| Co-op Live | ||
| CorpAcq Stadium | ||
| Droylsden Football Club | ||
| Etihad Stadium | ||
| Joie Stadium | ||
| Manchester Regional Arena | ||
| Manchester Velodrome | ||
| Moor Lane | ||
| National Indoor BMX Arena | ||
| National Speedway Stadium | ||
| Old Trafford | ||
| The Falcon Fire Stadium |
Ski Resorts Near Bacup
2 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Snow Centre Manchester | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Chill Factor e | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Bacup
40 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Leeds Bradford Airport | LBA | Large Airport |
| Liverpool John Lennon Airport | LPL | Large Airport |
| Manchester Airport | MAN | Large Airport |
| RAF Leeming | - | Medium Airport |
| Warton Aerodrome | WRT | Medium Airport |
| Arley Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ash House Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Ashcroft Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Birds Edge Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Brook Farm Ultralight Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bryn Gates Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Calton Moor Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Camphill Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Carr Valley Microlight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Chipping Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Clotton airstrip UL | - | Small Airport |
| Cockerham Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Crosland Moor Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Dairy House Farm Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Darley Moor Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Fern Farm Airstrip UL | - | Small Airport |
| Frandley House Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hawksview Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Haydock Park Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Higher Barn Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Holly Meadow Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Kenyon Hall Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Manchester Barton Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Middlebank Top Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Middleton Sands Microlight | - | Small Airport |
| Moss Edge Farm Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| North Rigton Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Onecoat Morridge Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Oxenhope Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Park Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Pear Tree Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Saint Michaels Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Tarn Farm Airfield (Rossall Field) | - | Small Airport |
| Thornton Watlass Airstrip UL | - | Small Airport |
| Warrington Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Bacup
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Bacup Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Bacup
8 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Boston House | ||
| Braeburn House | ||
| Devonshire House | ||
| Redbank Recovery Accomodation | ||
| St Michael's Lodge | ||
| The Arc - Abstinance & Recovery Centre | ||
| The Priory | ||
| The Priory Elton Unit |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Bacup
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Bacup Christ Church | |
| Christ Church with St John | |
| Holy Trinity | |
| St Saviour's |
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Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in United Kingdom
14 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Bacup
What is the population of Bacup?
Bacup has a population of 13,047 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 190 people per square mile, spread across 68.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 43.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51% female and 49.1% male.
Is Bacup expensive to live in?
The median household income is $44,797, 40% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $243,655 (14% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,120 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.4x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Bacup?
Bacup has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 56°F in July. The area receives 210 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 58.5 inches, with 19.3 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Bacup?
Bacup has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.5%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $861. There are 1,187 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Bacup?
The median home value in Bacup is $243,655. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,120. The homeownership rate is 68.1%.
How are the schools in Bacup?
30.7% of adults in Bacup hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 49.1% have completed high school.
What are the demographics of Bacup?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Bacup is 1.7% White, 0.9% Black or African American, 5.7% Asian. 96.9% of residents speak only English at home. 4.0% of the population are military veterans. 6.1% of residents have a disability.
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