Postcode OL16 3EZ 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 34.2 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 1.6 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Milnrow East & Newhey has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,164 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 26% least deprived areas in England.
Milnrow East & Newhey has a low crime rate, with approximately 34.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.7% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 131 ft away from OL16 3EZ.
Milnrow East & Newhey near OL16 3EZ 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 1.6 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 3EZ postcode area, located within Milnrow East & Newhey, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL16 3EZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Merlin Convenience Store | 34 Merlin Road, Milnrow, Rochdale, OL16 3JP | Walking directions to Merlin Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | Asda Express | Newhey Road, Milnrow, Rochdale, OL16 4JD | Walking directions to Asda Express |
| 0.4 mi | The Co-operative Food | Dale Street, Rochdale, OL16 3LG | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
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.