Postcode OL16 3QJ is located in a rural hamlet, 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 high crime levels, with around 76.5 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 2.1 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Milnrow East & Newhey has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,185 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 40% most deprived areas in England.
Milnrow East & Newhey has a high crime rate, with approximately 76.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.0% 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 202 ft away from OL16 3QJ.
Milnrow East & Newhey near OL16 3QJ 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 2.1 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 3QJ postcode area, located within Milnrow East & Newhey, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
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.