Houses for sale in Bacup, Lancashire
House Prices in Bacup
Properties in Bacup have an average house price of £169k and had 784 Property Transactions within the last 3 years.¹
Bacup is an area in Lancashire with 7,155 households², where the most expensive property was sold for £770k.
Properties for sale in Bacup
Neighbourhoods in Bacup
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Property price trends in Bacup
According to the latest Land Registry data, the average home in Bacup sold for £164,807 in 2026. That figure comes from a substantial record of 8,976 sales logged over the past 31 years.
Prices have continued to climb over the last three years. Compared with 2023, when the typical sale came in around £152,667, that's a rise of roughly 8%.
Looking back five years, average prices are up about 4.2% since 2021, a gain of around £6,666 in cash terms.
Zoom out to the past decade for the fuller picture. Back in 2016, homes here averaged £118,575, so the typical sold price has climbed about 39% since then, roughly 3.3% a year. Stretch the view to fifteen years and that annual pace eases back to about 2.6%.
Frequently asked questions about Bacup
What is the average price for a property for sale in Bacup?
The average price for a property for sale in Bacup is £169,381. This amount is 19% lower than the average price in Lancashire. There are 1,777 property listings for sale in Bacup.
What locations have the most expensive properties for sale in Bacup?
The locations with the most expensive properties for sale in Bacup are Whitewell at an average of £673,333, Irwell at an average of £183,683 and Greensclough at an average of £176,596.
What locations have the most affordable properties for sale in Bacup?
The locations with the most affordable properties for sale in Bacup are Facit And Shawforth at an average of £138,111 and Stacksteads at an average of £139,255.
Which train stations are available in or near Bacup?
Some of the train stations available in or near Bacup are Walsden, Todmorden and Smithy Bridge.
Property Price Paid in Bacup by Year
The average sold property price by year was:
| Year | Average Sold Price | Price Change |
Sold Properties
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £164,807 | -13% |
13 Properties |
| 2025 | £187,050 | 11% |
261 Properties |
| 2024 | £167,269 | 9% |
272 Properties |
| 2023 | £152,667 | -7% |
238 Properties |
| 2022 | £164,045 | 4% |
343 Properties |
| 2021 | £158,141 | 13% |
375 Properties |
| 2020 | £136,941 | 12% |
286 Properties |
| 2019 | £120,813 | -8% |
300 Properties |
| 2018 | £130,373 | 6% |
303 Properties |
| 2017 | £122,874 | 3% |
318 Properties |
Property Price per Property Type in Bacup
Here you can find historic sold price data in order to help with your property search.
The average Property Paid Price for specific property types in the last three years are:
| Property Type | Average Sold Price | Sold Properties |
|---|---|---|
| Semi Detached House | £175,462.00 | 164 Semi Detached Houses |
| Detached House | £327,149.00 | 149 Detached Houses |
| Terraced House | £117,950.00 | 462 Terraced Houses |
| Flat | £86,750.00 | 9 Flats |
Transport in Bacup
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