Postcode OL16 3BS is located in a major urban area, within the Smallbridge & Firgrove ward of Rochdale in the North West region, and forms part of the Milnrow West area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 69.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 36% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Milnrow West is £41,624 per year. The nearest station is Kingsway Business Park (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.3 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Milnrow West has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,800 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 24% most deprived areas in England.
Milnrow West has a high crime rate, with approximately 69.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 17.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Milnrow West is £41,624 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 4 ft away from OL16 3BS.
Milnrow West near OL16 3BS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Kingsway Business Park (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.3 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Kingsway Business Park (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Kingsway Business Park (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.4 mi | Newbold (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Newbold (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.7 mi | Milnrow (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Milnrow (Manchester Metrolink) |
Based on 70 recent sales, the median property price is £163,180 (about £191 per square foot) in Smallbridge & Firgrove area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £550,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 14 | £281,750 | £287 |
| Semi-Detached | 14 | £172,500 | £211 |
| Terraced | 38 | £152,500 | £168 |
| Flats | 4 | £98,000 | £171 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £176,000 | £44,250 | £103,000 | £74,250 |
| 2017 | £246,995 | £56,000 | £100,000 | £74,950 |
| 2018 | £257,498 | £59,000 | £107,000 | £75,000 |
| 2019 | £240,000 | £55,000 | £121,000 | £90,000 |
| 2020 | £224,000 | £72,250 | £115,000 | £85,000 |
| 2021 | £265,000 | £72,475 | £138,000 | £102,000 |
| 2022 | £329,500 | £76,250 | £158,000 | £108,000 |
| 2023 | £316,250 | £83,000 | £166,500 | £122,500 |
| 2024 | £344,000 | £72,500 | £180,000 | £122,000 |
| 2025 | £340,000 | £99,000 | £175,000 | £155,000 |
| 2026 | £230,000 | £98,000 | £170,000 | £150,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £166 | £74 | £138 | £87 |
| 2017 | £199 | £98 | £139 | £86 |
| 2018 | £208 | £84 | £138 | £86 |
| 2019 | £218 | £88 | £147 | £106 |
| 2020 | £189 | £107 | £156 | £103 |
| 2021 | £233 | £137 | £185 | £124 |
| 2022 | £250 | £114 | £202 | £139 |
| 2023 | £283 | £134 | £211 | £139 |
| 2024 | £260 | £102 | £236 | £148 |
| 2025 | £287 | £186 | £212 | £167 |
| 2026 | £251 | £160 | £211 | £166 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL16 3BS.
In the OL16 3BS postcode area, located within Milnrow West, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL16 3BS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | The Food Warehouse | Kingsway, Rochdale, OL16 5AF | Walking directions to The Food Warehouse |
| 0.1 mi | Asda | Kingsway, Rochdale, OL16 5AF | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.1 mi | Maliks Mini Mart | Rochdale Road, Rochdale, OL16 3BJ | Walking directions to Maliks Mini Mart |
| 0.4 mi | Go Local | Albert Royds Street, Rochdale, OL16 5AA | Walking directions to Go Local |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons | Houghton Close, Rochdale, OL16 4AT | Walking directions to Morrisons |
Annual council tax rates for Rochdale district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for OL16 3BS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Mohammed Khizer
Smallbridge & Firgrove - Elected 7 May 2026
Paul Waugh
Rochdale - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around OL16 3BS records about 70 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around OL16 3BS in Milnrow West is £163,180 (about £191 per square foot) based on 70 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to OL16 3BS, including Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School Rochdale (Good), Moorhouse Academy (Good) and Rochdale Pupil Referral Service (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to OL16 3BS is Kingsway Business Park (Manchester Metrolink), about 431 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
OL16 3BS scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,800 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Rochdale covering OL16 3BS is Paul Waugh (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Mohammed Khizer (Liberal Democrats).
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.