Postcode OL16 3PJ 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 1.8 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Memorial Park.
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 33.0% 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 36 ft away from OL16 3PJ.
Milnrow East & Newhey near OL16 3PJ has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Smithy Bridge located about 1.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Memorial Park | Medium | Walking directions to Memorial Park |
Based on 123 recent sales, the median property price is £195,000 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 | 21 | £330,000 |
| Flats | 9 | £125,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 49 | £208,950 |
| Terraced | 44 | £163,500 |
10 year median price trend in Milnrow & Newhey
In the OL16 3PJ 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 3PJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Asda Express | Newhey Road, Milnrow, Rochdale, OL16 4JD | Walking directions to Asda Express |
| 0.3 mi | Merlin Convenience Store | 34 Merlin Road, Milnrow, Rochdale, OL16 3JP | Walking directions to Merlin Convenience Store |
| 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.