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Milnrow & Newhey

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About

Milnrow & Newhey is situated on the eastern edge of the Rochdale borough, bordering the Pennine foothills. The area includes the settlements of Milnrow and Newhey, with the River Beal running through. It is connected to Manchester by the M62 motorway and has a railway station at Newhey. The landscape features a mix of residential streets, local commerce, and open land rising towards the countryside.

The ward contains notable historical infrastructure, including the Ellenroad Steam Museum, which houses a working mill engine. Recreational spaces include the parkland around Milnrow Memorial Park and the Rochdale Canal, which passes through the area. The local terrain slopes upwards, with parts offering views towards the wider Rossendale Valley.

Area overview

On average Milnrow & Newhey has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 116 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the North West average of 109 per 1,000. Approximately 11.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Milnrow & Newhey is £44,471 per year. There are 6 schools in Milnrow & Newhey: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 5 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Milnrow & Newhey is home to around 10,581 people, with a population density of about 598.7 per km².

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
116
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
11.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
35.72(-4%)
Anti-social behaviour
27.12(+51%)
Vehicle crime
19.85(+231%)
Burglary
15.31(+176%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.84(+65%)
North West average

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

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,490
28.35%
Level 3 (A level)
1,737
19.77%
No qualifications
1,540
17.53%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,301
14.81%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
830
9.45%
Total 16+ residents: 8,784

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

Median price£209,750
Price per sq ft£248
Sales (last 12 months)126
Typical range (middle 50%)£166K – £279K

Based on 126 recent sales, the median property price is £209,750 (about £248 per square foot) in Milnrow & Newhey area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £785,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Milnrow & Newhey over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached26£387,500£302
Semi-Detached49£210,000£262
Terraced45£177,000£216
Flats6£125,000£232

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Milnrow & Newhey

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Milnrow & Newhey.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£222,500£138,100£105,000
2017£239,500£121,225£147,000£105,000
2018£249,000£110,000£152,000£103,950
2019£235,000£100,000£139,500£115,000
2020£295,000£130,000£180,000£123,250
2021£300,000£111,500£181,000£136,000
2022£345,000£112,000£214,500£150,000
2023£350,000£125,000£198,500£158,000
2024£324,950£125,000£210,000£160,000
2025£385,000£125,000£208,950£170,000
2026£325,000£189,500£235,000£190,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Milnrow & Newhey.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Milnrow & Newhey.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£170£161£129
2017£204£179£161£132
2018£191£175£167£130
2019£206£169£164£140
2020£227£192£197£157
2021£251£191£207£157
2022£277£195£227£184
2023£274£204£219£183
2024£285£209£232£191
2025£292£232£259£209
2026£292£215£264£217
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Milnrow & Newhey.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.