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Milnrow & Newhey

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 moderate crime levels, with around 116 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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 7 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

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Milnrow & Newhey Population

10,581

Population density

598.7 per km²

Crime

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

British

9,967

94.21%

Other White

133

1.26%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

0.82%

Irish

0.66%

Pakistani

0.62%

Total population: 10,580

Economics

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

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 147 recent sales, the median property price is £205,000 in Milnrow & Newhey area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £745,000.

Price distribution per property type (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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	32	£377,500	£262,700	£312,500	£460,750	£576,250
Flats	10	£125,000	£94,450	£110,000	£149,500	£211,150
Semi-Detached	58	£212,500	£146,375	£187,500	£262,875	£310,000
Terraced	47	£170,000	£102,900	£142,000	£191,000	£251,050

10 years median price trend in Milnrow & Newhey

All postcodes in Milnrow & Newhey

OL163UP

Yeomans Close

OL163UB

Thames Road

OL164HY

Back Dale Street

OL163PB

Charles Lane

OL163EN

Townley Road

OL164EG

Newhey Road

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail