Postcode OL16 3LW 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 West area. It has moderate deprivation level. It has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels. The average income of residents in Milnrow West is £37,500 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 West has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,148 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 49% most deprived areas in England.
Milnrow West has a very high crime rate.
Approximately 7.5% 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 of residents in Milnrow West is £37,500 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 85 ft away from OL16 3LW.
Milnrow West near OL16 3LW 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 127 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 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)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 23 | £399,500 |
| Flats | 8 | £136,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 48 | £217,500 |
| Terraced | 48 | £165,000 |
10 year median price trend in Milnrow & Newhey
In the OL16 3LW postcode area, located within Milnrow West, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL16 3LW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | Elizabethan Way, Rochdale, OL16 4GJ | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.3 mi | Maliks Mini Mart | Rochdale Road, Rochdale, OL16 3BJ | Walking directions to Maliks Mini Mart |
| 0.4 mi | The Co-operative Food | Dale Street, Rochdale, OL16 3LG | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.5 mi | The Food Warehouse | Kingsway, Rochdale, OL16 5AF | Walking directions to The Food Warehouse |
| 0.5 mi | Asda | Kingsway, Rochdale, OL16 5AF | Walking directions to Asda |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.