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Milnrow & Newhey

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About

Milnrow & Newhey is a ward in the Metropolitan Borough of Rochdale, located southeast of Rochdale town centre. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of terraced houses, semi-detached properties, and some modern developments. It sits near the Pennine foothills, offering views of the surrounding countryside. The ward includes the villages of Milnrow and Newhey, which retain a distinct local character despite their proximity to larger urban areas.

The area is well-connected by road, with the M62 motorway providing easy access to Manchester and Leeds. Public transport includes regular bus services and Newhey railway station, linking the ward to Rochdale and Manchester. Local amenities include shops, schools, and community facilities, catering to everyday needs. Green spaces like Milnrow Park provide recreational opportunities, while the nearby Rochdale Canal adds to the area's historical appeal. The ward balances suburban living with access to both urban and rural landscapes.

Area overview

On average Milnrow & Newhey has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Milnrow & Newhey is £40,965 per year. There are 7 schools in Milnrow & Newhey: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 5 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
11.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Milnrow & Newhey Population
10,581
Population density
598.7 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,967
94.21%
Other White
133
1.26%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
87
0.82%
Irish
70
0.66%
Pakistani
66
0.62%
Total population: 10,580

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,775
37.62%
Owns with a mortgage
1,536
32.56%
Private landlord or letting agency
764
16.19%
Social rents from council
318
6.74%
Other social rented
215
4.56%
Total households: 4,718

Property prices in Milnrow & Newhey

Based on 127 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 in Milnrow & 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 & 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 & Newhey over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached23£399,500
Flats8£136,500
Semi-Detached48£217,500
Terraced48£165,000

10 years median price trend in Milnrow & Newhey

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

All postcodes in Milnrow & Newhey

OL163XG

Lowood Close

OL163AP

Carr Meadow

OL163DN

Schofield Close

OL163EB

Wellington Street

OL163EN

Smith Hill

OL163EZ

Humber Road

OL163HW

Alpine Drive

OL163PS

Newhey Road

OL163QS

Bradley Lane

OL163QH

Milnrow East & Newhey

OL164LW

Laburnum Lane

OL164ND

Whitebeam Close

OL164DX

Fox Street

OL163ER

Crossgates Road

OL163HQ

Malvern Close

OL163LW

Nall Street

OL163TS

Carr Lane

OL163UF

Shorefield Close

OL163UH

Roads Ford Avenue

OL163UR

Huddersfield Road

OL164EL

Beechfield Road

OL164HB

Beechfield Road

OL164LB

Milnrow East & Newhey

OL163LH

Dale Street

OL163NS

Albert Street

OL163NT

Holt Street

OL163RL

Bradley Street

OL163SE

Broom Street

OL163SG

Milnrow East & Newhey

OL163XA

Cornfield Street

OL164DN

Milnrow West

OL164ET

Grange Avenue

OL164EZ

Claremont Road

OL164HD

Equitable Street

OL164LQ

Bealbank Close

OL163NA

Weston Street

OL163NP

Bilson Square

OL163RH

Piethorne Close

OL163SB

Beech Street

OL164HY

Harmony Street

OL164LH

Elm Grove

OL163NY

Bilson Square

OL163AS

Croft Mews

OL163EP

Lowhouse Close

OL163ET

Severn Drive

OL163JZ

Major Street

OL163QZ

Huddersfield Road

OL163UW

Pearson Close

OL164GH

Milnrow West

OL164LG

Elizabethan Way

OL164NL

Milnrow West

OL163PL

Royds Street

OL163PN

Botesworth Green

OL163RS

Highbank Road

OL163SF

Cold Greave Close

OL163UP

Yeoman's Close

OL164EQ

Hardman Street

OL164LD

Cedar Lane

OL163HJ

Kensington Close

OL163NJ

Chapel Gate

OL163PE

Butterworth Hall

OL163QG

Huddersfield Road

OL163UY

Collier Avenue

OL164BT

Entwisle Street

OL164JF

Ellenroad Approach

OL164NB

Bentgate Close

OL164NX

Whitfield Crescent

OL163PB

Charles Lane

OL163EU

Severn Drive

OL163FX

Milnrow East & Newhey

OL164DD

Selby Close

OL164EE

Hardman Street

OL164ES

Egremont Road

OL164LA

Pine Street

OL164DB

Furness Close

OL163LQ

Clifton Street

OL164DE

Woburn Close

OL163NZ

Charles Lane

OL163DZ

Moorland Avenue

OL163EG

Smith Hill

OL163JP

Merlin Road

OL163NB

Nall Street

OL163QA

Milnrow East & Newhey

OL163TB

Bethany Lane

OL163TY

Milne Grove

OL163XB

Stock Grove

OL164EF

Milnrow West

OL164EX

Bowland Grove

OL164LF

Bealbank Close

OL164LT

Leywood Drive

OL164YE

Slaidburn Close

OL163EE

Mavis Grove

OL163HA

Crossgates Road

OL163HG

Pennine Drive

OL163HY

Cambrian Drive

OL163PJ

Botesworth Green

OL163QF

Huddersfield Road

OL163RB

Bethany Lane

OL163RT

Wolseley Street

OL163UZ

Collier Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.