Postcode OL16 3HY 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 low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 34.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 69% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Milnrow East & Newhey is £46,283 per year. The nearest station is Milnrow (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.6 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 1.8% 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 0 ft away from OL16 3HY.
Milnrow East & Newhey near OL16 3HY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Milnrow (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.6 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Milnrow (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Milnrow (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.9 mi | Newhey (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Newhey (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 1 mi | Kingsway Business Park (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Kingsway Business Park (Manchester Metrolink) |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 26 | £387,500 | £302 |
| Semi-Detached | 49 | £210,000 | £262 |
| Terraced | 45 | £177,000 | £216 |
| Flats | 6 | £125,000 | £232 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 29 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL16 3HY.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Apr 2026 | 19, Cleveland Drive, Rochdale, OL16 3HY | Terraced | Leasehold | £245,000 | |
| 08 Apr 2026 | 25, Cleveland Drive, Rochdale, OL16 3HY | Terraced | Leasehold | £207,000 | |
| 27 Aug 2025 | 23, Severn Drive, Rochdale, OL16 3ES | Detached | Freehold | £315,000 | |
| 14 Apr 2026 | 22, Severn Drive, Rochdale, OL16 3ET | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £255,000 | |
| 15 May 2026 | 26, Pennine Drive, Rochdale, OL16 3HL | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £210,000 |
In the OL16 3HY 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 3HY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Merlin Convenience Store | 34 Merlin Road, Milnrow, Rochdale, OL16 3JP | Walking directions to Merlin Convenience Store |
| 0.5 mi | The Co-operative Food | Dale Street, Rochdale, OL16 3LG | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.5 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.
Elected local representatives for OL16 3HY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Anthony Gilbert
Milnrow & Newhey - Elected 7 May 2026
Paul Waugh
Rochdale - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around OL16 3HY records about 34 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 3HY in Milnrow East & Newhey is £209,750 (about £248 per square foot) based on 126 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 7 schools close to OL16 3HY, including Crossgates Primary School (Good), Hollingworth Academy (Good) and Milnrow Parish Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to OL16 3HY is Milnrow (Manchester Metrolink), about 934 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
OL16 3HY scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 24,164 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 3HY is Paul Waugh (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Anthony Gilbert (Reform UK).
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.