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Milnrow East & Newhey

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About

Milnrow East and Newhey form a residential area on the eastern edge of Rochdale, bordering the Pennine foothills. The landscape is characterised by a mix of post-war housing estates and older terraced streets, with the Rochdale Canal running through its southern part. The area is primarily residential, with local shops and services concentrated along the main thoroughfares serving the community's everyday needs.

The terrain slopes upwards towards open moorland, providing a clear transition from town to countryside. A notable local landmark is the distinctive, multi-arched railway viaduct that carries the trans-Pennine line high above the village of Newhey. This transport link underscores the area's historical connection to industry and its current role as a commuter settlement within Greater Manchester.

Area overview

On average Milnrow East & Newhey has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 87 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Milnrow East & Newhey is £46,283 per year. There are 6 schools in Milnrow East & Newhey: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Milnrow East & Newhey is home to around 7,040 people, with a population density of about 421.4 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
87
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
11.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Milnrow East & Newhey Population
7,040
Population density
421.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.7(-25%)
Anti-social behaviour
26.85(+44%)
Vehicle crime
16.19(+168%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.8(+20%)
Burglary
9.94(+78%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,614
93.96%
Other White
87
1.24%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
64
0.91%
Irish
54
0.77%
Pakistani
47
0.67%
Total population: 7,039

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,677
29.02%
Level 3 (A level)
1,169
20.23%
No qualifications
973
16.84%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
856
14.81%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
516
8.93%
Total 16+ residents: 5,778

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,123
36.47%
Owns with a mortgage
1,063
34.52%
Private landlord or letting agency
452
14.68%
Social rents from council
220
7.15%
Other social rented
150
4.87%
Total households: 3,079

Property prices in Milnrow East & Newhey

Based on 72 recent sales, the median property price is £193,500 in Milnrow East & Newhey area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £745,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Milnrow East & Newhey in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Milnrow East & Newhey over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached9£315,000
Flats6£125,000
Semi-Detached33£205,000
Terraced24£162,500

10 years median price trend in Milnrow East & Newhey

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Milnrow East & Newhey.

All postcodes in Milnrow East & Newhey

OL163JY

St James Street

OL164LU

Shaw Road

OL163AP

Carr Meadow

OL163EN

Townley Road

OL163EZ

Humber Road

OL163HW

Alpine Drive

OL163QH

Rough Bank

OL164LW

Sycamore Avenue

OL164ND

Whitebeam Close

OL163DN

Schofield Close

OL163EB

Wellington Street

OL163QS

Church Street

OL163ER

Smith Hill

OL163HQ

Malvern Close

OL163TS

Tunshill Lane

OL163UH

Sandstone Road

OL163UR

Huddersfield Road

OL164LB

Back Pine Street

OL163NS

Albert Street

OL163NT

Holt Street

OL163RL

Huddersfield Road

OL163SE

Broomfield Terrace

OL163SG

Hanging Lees Close

OL163XA

Tame Barn Close

OL164LQ

Cedar Lane

OL163SB

Garden Street

OL163AS

Croft Mews

OL163EP

Low House Close

OL163NP

Newhey Road

OL163RH

Piethorne Close

OL164LH

Elm Grove

OL163ET

Severn Drive

OL163NY

Bilson Square

OL163QZ

Huddersfield Road

OL163UW

Laneside Walk

OL163PN

Chadwick Close

OL163SF

Cold Greave Close

OL164LD

Cedar Lane

OL163PL

Royds Street

OL163RS

Highbank Road

OL163HJ

Kensington Close

OL163PE

Butterworth Hall

OL164NB

Bentgate Close

OL164NX

Whitfield Crescent

OL163QG

Huddersfield Road

OL163UY

Collier Avenue

OL163EU

Severn Drive

OL150AF

Clegg Hall Road

OL163PB

Charles Lane

OL164LA

Pine Street

OL163DZ

Moorland Avenue

OL163JP

Merlin Road

OL163QA

Brook Terrace

OL163TB

Bethany Lane

OL164LT

Shaw Road

OL163EG

Smith Hill

OL163NZ

Charles Lane

OL163TY

Milne Grove

OL163XB

Stock Grove

OL164LF

Bealbank Close

OL163EE

Mavis Grove

OL163HA

Kiln Lane

OL163PJ

Botesworth Green

OL163RB

Haugh Lane

OL163HG

Pennine Drive

OL163HY

Cleveland Drive

OL163QF

Huddersfield Road

OL163RT

Wolseley Street

OL163UZ

Croft Head Drive

OL163HT

Mendip Drive

OL163RD

North Parade

OL163DG

Birchinley Lane

OL163PT

Charles Lane

OL163RQ

Bethany Lane

OL163SR

Two Bridges Road

OL163DS

Newfield View

OL163JS

Hurstead Road

OL163DW

Cornfield Street

OL163RP

Two Bridges Road

OL163XE

Bealcroft Walk

OL163RX

Travis Street

OL164GD

Cedar Lane

OL163EW

Crossgates Road

OL163TJ

Cherry Lane

OL164JS

Bentgate Street

OL164LN

Lilac Avenue

OL163DP

Wellington Street

OL163FU

Milnrow & Newhey

OL163QQ

Woodside

OL163FQ

Leywood Drive

OL163HH

Cheviot Close

OL163NU

Wellington Street

OL163QT

Bradley Lane

OL164LX

Shaw Road

OL163RG

Haugh Square

OL163EL

Balmoral Close

OL163UB

Thames Road

OL164JZ

Oak Street

OL163HD

Crossbrook Way

OL163JQ

Eafield Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.