Postcode OL16 3EW is located in a major urban area, within the Milnrow & Newhey ward of Rochdale in the North West region, and forms part of the Milnrow East & Newhey area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 158.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Milnrow East & Newhey is £46,283 per year. The nearest station is Smithy Bridge located about 1.4 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Milnrow East & Newhey has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,702 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 36% most deprived areas in England.
Milnrow East & Newhey has a very high crime rate, with approximately 158.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 6.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Milnrow East & Newhey is £46,283 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 234 ft away from OL16 3EW.
Milnrow East & Newhey near OL16 3EW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Smithy Bridge located about 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 119 recent sales, the median property price is £199,950 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)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 20 | £337,500 |
| Flats | 9 | £125,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 47 | £215,000 |
| Terraced | 43 | £165,000 |
10 year median price trend in Milnrow & Newhey
In the OL16 3EW postcode area, located within Milnrow East & Newhey, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL16 3EW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Merlin Convenience Store | 34 Merlin Road, Milnrow, Rochdale, OL16 3JP | Walking directions to Merlin Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | The Co-operative Food | Dale Street, Rochdale, OL16 3LG | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.4 mi | Aldi | Elizabethan Way, Rochdale, OL16 4GJ | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.4 mi | Asda Express | Newhey Road, Milnrow, Rochdale, OL16 4JD | Walking directions to Asda Express |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.