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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

OL164EB

Ladyhouse Close

OL164HA

Woodlands Road

OL164LE

Elizabethan Way

OL163DG

Milnrow East & Newhey

OL163HT

Cotswold Crescent

OL163LZ

Halliwell Street

OL163PT

Charles Lane

OL163PZ

Milnrow West

OL163RD

North Parade

OL163RQ

Bethany Lane

OL163SR

Two Bridges Road

OL163TN

Ashes Lane

OL164DL

Milnrow West

OL164ED

Ladyhouse Close

OL163DS

Newfield View

OL163DW

Cornfield Street

OL163JS

Hurstead Road

OL163LE

Delph Street

OL163RP

Meadowside

OL163XD

Bealcroft Close

OL164JD

Albert Street

OL164YA

Chipping Fold

OL163EW

Crossgates Road

OL163PR

Royds Street

OL163RX

Travis Street

OL163TJ

Cherry Lane

OL163XE

Milnrow East & Newhey

OL164GD

Cedar Lane

OL164JS

Bentgate Close

OL164LN

Birch Crescent

OL163NU

Wellington Street

OL163QT

Church Street

OL163DP

Platt Close

OL163FQ

Leywood Drive

OL163HH

Cheviot Close

OL163QQ

Woodside

OL164BP

Lower Lane

OL164DF

Entwisle Street

OL164EN

Stott Street

OL163NF

River Place

OL163RG

Bethany Lane

OL163UE

Croft Head Drive

OL164BF

Stanney Close

OL164EU

Beechfield Road

OL164HG

Elizabethan Way

OL164HR

Clifton Street

OL164LX

Shaw Road

OL163PD

Milnrow East & Newhey

OL163EL

Balmoral Close

OL163HD

Crossbrook Way

OL163JQ

Eafield Close

OL163PP

Heaton Street

OL163RR

Meadowside

OL163TW

Milnrow East & Newhey

OL163UB

Thames Road

OL164AJ

Milnrow West

OL164EP

Cartmel Avenue

OL164HQ

Station Road

OL164HZ

Leach Street

OL164JZ

Oak Street

OL163NW

Dale Street

OL163PA

Charles Lane

OL163QR

Newfield Head Lane

OL163RA

Haugh Lane

OL163RW

Huddersfield Road

OL163SD

Beech Street

OL163SW

Stewart Street

OL163UJ

Croft Head Drive

OL164DS

Rochdale Road

OL164NE

Waterview Close

OL164YD

Chipping Fold

OL163HB

Milnrow East & Newhey

OL164ER

Cartmel Avenue

OL163PW

Sheriff Street

OL163DU

Milnrow East & Newhey

OL163JF

Ashes Lane

OL163LD

Delph Street

OL163LN

Elizabethan Way

OL163TL

Heys Close

OL163UN

Eafield Avenue

OL164BY

Bramhall Close

OL164EH

Ladyhouse Lane

OL164LZ

Spring Terrace

OL163JG

Ashes Lane

OL163LY

Alexander Drive

OL163QJ

Newfield Head Lane

OL163RY

Broom Street

OL163TE

Milnrow East & Newhey

OL163TX

Heys Close

OL163UG

Parsonage Walk

OL163UL

Eafield Avenue

OL164BU

Buckley Chase

OL164GQ

Harbour Lane

OL164LL

Birch Crescent

OL164LY

Whitfield Crescent

OL163DE

Harmony Street

OL163EX

Avon Close

OL163QD

Brook Terrace

OL164HU

Leach Street

OL164JE

Heaton Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.