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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
27.56(-26%)
Anti-social behaviour
26.99(+50%)
Vehicle crime
16.19(+170%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.8(+20%)
Burglary
9.94(+79%)
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 90 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 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
Detached14£357,500
Terraced30£153,500
Semi-Detached39£205,000
Flats7£125,000

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

OL163DY

Tunshill Grove

OL163EJ

Sandringham Drive

OL163UW

Laneside Walk

OL163EY

Avon Close

OL164LL

Birch Crescent

OL164LS

Hazel Avenue

OL163JT

St James Street

OL163QJ

Newfield Head Lane

OL163JR

Hurstead Road

OL163EF

Raines Crest

OL163RY

Broom Street

OL163HG

Pennine Drive

OL163DS

Newfield View

OL164LR

Ash Grove

OL163NZ

Charles Lane

OL163UD

Derwent Avenue

OL163UZ

Croft Head Drive

OL163TL

Water Lane

OL164LB

Back Pine Street

OL163TZ

Moyhill

OL163RS

Highbank Road

OL163HA

Kiln Lane

OL164LW

Sycamore Avenue

OL163UX

Weir Road

OL164LF

Bealbank Close

OL163PD

Good Intent

OL164NE

Waterview Close

OL163EQ

Gorse Road

OL163RA

Chatwell Court

OL164JS

Bentgate Street

OL163RP

Two Bridges Road

OL163HY

Cleveland Drive

OL163QD

Huddersfield Road

OL163HJ

Kensington Close

OL163HU

Cotswold Crescent

OL150AF

Clegg Hall Road

OL163EZ

Humber Road

OL163TQ

Ogden Lane

OL163TD

Lane Bottom

OL163NU

Wellington Street

OL163RX

Travis Street

OL163RR

Meadowside

OL163HL

Pennine Drive

OL163RU

Huddersfield Road

OL150AA

Clegg Hall Road

OL163SL

Gordon Street

OL163TA

Huddersfield Road

OL163PE

Butterworth Hall

OL164LZ

Spring Terrace

OL163PQ

New Street

OL163ER

Smith Hill

OL163RG

Haugh Square

OL163HN

Kiln Lane

OL163ET

Severn Drive

OL163RN

Railway Street

OL164LT

Shaw Road

OL163QS

Church Street

OL163JY

St James Street

OL163EN

Townley Road

OL164LY

Whitfield Bottoms

OL163DG

Birchinley Lane

OL163QQ

Woodside

OL163PN

Chadwick Close

OL163SD

Beech Street

OL163SR

Two Bridges Road

OL163EP

Low House Close

OL163DU

Fairway

OL163HW

Alpine Drive

OL163NS

Albert Street

OL163FW

Stables Avenue

OL163DZ

Moorland Avenue

OL163HD

Crossbrook Way

OL163UL

Pearson Close

OL163TG

Smithy Green

OL163QG

Huddersfield Road

OL163QZ

Huddersfield Road

OL163SW

Stewart Street

OL163SH

Back Broom Street

OL163RW

School Mews

OL163EG

Smith Hill

OL164JZ

Oak Street

OL164GD

Cedar Lane

OL163PJ

Botesworth Green

OL163DT

Pennine Drive

OL164LN

Lilac Avenue

OL163DP

Wellington Street

OL164LA

Pine Street

OL163RT

Wolseley Street

OL163NL

Platt Close

OL163TR

Kiln Lane

OL163JQ

Eafield Close

OL163JW

Wildhouse Lane

OL163QT

Bradley Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.