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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

OL163PD

Good Intent

OL163PP

Heaton Street

OL163RR

Meadowside

OL163TW

Wildhouse Lane

OL163PA

Charles Lane

OL163QR

Newfield Head

OL163RA

Chatwell Court

OL163RW

School Mews

OL163SW

Stewart Street

OL163TP

Shaw Lane

OL163UJ

Silver Hill

OL163SD

Beech Street

OL164NE

Waterview Close

OL163DU

Fairway

OL163HB

Milnrow & Newhey

OL163UN

Eafield Avenue

OL164LZ

Spring Terrace

OL163PW

Sheriff Street

OL163TL

Water Lane

OL150AD

Peanock Lane

OL163QJ

Newfield Head Lane

OL163TE

Pioneers Villa

OL163TX

Heys Close

OL163UL

Pearson Close

OL164LL

Birch Crescent

OL163RY

Broom Street

OL164LY

Whitfield Bottoms

OL150BE

Clegg Hall Road

OL163QD

Huddersfield Road

OL163EX

Trent Avenue

OL163ES

Severn Drive

OL163HX

Cambrian Drive

OL163JR

Hurstead Road

OL163DH

Hurstead Road

OL163NL

Platt Close

OL163JU

Smith Hill

OL163RN

Railway Street

OL150AA

Clegg Hall Road

OL150AB

Branch Road

OL163DY

Tunshill Grove

OL163EA

Moorland Avenue

OL163NX

Church Terrace

OL163ED

Highfield Road

OL163PH

Clegg Street

OL163TA

Huddersfield Road

OL163TZ

Moyhill

OL163JW

Wildhouse Lane

OL163SS

Shaw Road

OL163FP

Shaw Road

OL163RU

Huddersfield Road

OL164LP

Laburnum Lane

OL163TU

Butterworth Close

OL164NA

Whitfield Crescent

OL163EY

Avon Close

OL163FR

Brick Mill Close

OL163FT

Huddersfield Road

OL163WB

Carp View

OL163EJ

Sandringham Drive

OL163JT

St James Street

OL163PQ

New Street

OL163TQ

Ogden Lane

OL164LR

Ash Grove

OL163FW

Milnrow & Newhey

OL163HN

Kiln Lane

OL163JN

Kiln Lane

OL163JX

Westward Ho

OL163QE

Peppermint Close

OL163SL

Gordon Street

OL163DX

Carr Grove

OL163EQ

Gorse Road

OL163SA

Newhey Road

OL163SH

Back Broom Street

OL163UX

Weir Road

OL164JX

Hawthorne Lane

OL164LS

Hazel Avenue

OL163HL

Pennine Drive

OL163LB

Chapel Gate

OL163TR

Kiln Lane

OL163DR

Cornfield Street

OL163HU

Cotswold Crescent

OL163RJ

Bethany Lane

OL163TG

Smithy Green

OL164NF

Rivermead

OL163EH

Hillside View

OL163UT

Turnough Road

OL163TD

Lane Bottom

OL163UD

Derwent Avenue

OL164JY

Newhey Road

OL163DT

Pennine Drive

OL163EF

Raines Crest

OL163RF

Haugh Fold

OL163RZ

Bentfield Crescent

OL163SZ

Haugh

Data Sources

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