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.


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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 More information
2026 £164,807
Price decrease
-13%
13 Properties
2025 £187,050
Price increase
11%
261 Properties
2024 £167,269
Price increase
9%
272 Properties
2023 £152,667
Price decrease
-7%
238 Properties
2022 £164,045
Price increase
4%
343 Properties
2021 £158,141
Price increase
13%
375 Properties
2020 £136,941
Price increase
12%
286 Properties
2019 £120,813
Price decrease
-8%
300 Properties
2018 £130,373
Price increase
6%
303 Properties
2017 £122,874
Price increase
3%
318 Properties
Source: HM Land Registry — official sold price data published by the UK Government.

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
Source: HM Land Registry — official sold price data published by the UK Government.