Postcode OL16 3RD is located in a major urban area, within the Milnrow & Newhey area of Rochdale in the North West region, and forms part of the Milnrow East & Newhey area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 75.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 31% 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 median sale price in Milnrow & Newhey is £220,000 (around £249 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £180,000 and £276,250. The nearest station is Newhey (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.3 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Milnrow East & Newhey has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,144 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 37% most deprived areas in England.
Milnrow East & Newhey has a high crime rate, with approximately 75.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 8.3% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 121 ft away from OL16 3RD.
Milnrow East & Newhey near OL16 3RD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Newhey (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Newhey (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Newhey (Manchester Metrolink) |
Based on 156 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 (about £249 per square foot) in Milnrow & Newhey area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £590,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 31 | £385,000 | £309 |
| Semi-Detached | 64 | £225,000 | £269 |
| Terraced | 54 | £180,000 | £224 |
| Flats | 7 | £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 | £387,500 | £125,000 | £210,000 | £170,000 |
| 2026 | £329,175 | £125,000 | £235,000 | £185,000 |
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 | £262 | £209 |
| 2026 | £301 | £230 | £271 | £227 |
There were 22 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL16 3RD.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 May 2025 | 34, North Parade, Rochdale, OL16 3RD | Terraced | Leasehold | £192,000 | |
| 13 Jul 2026 | 3, Highbank Road, Rochdale, OL16 3RS | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £217,500 | |
| 17 Jul 2026 | 27, Haugh Lane, Rochdale, OL16 3RB | Terraced | Leasehold | £220,000 | |
| 26 Jun 2026 | 30, Haugh Lane, Rochdale, OL16 3RB | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £270,000 | |
| 08 May 2025 | 34, Haugh Lane, Rochdale, OL16 3RB | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £185,000 |
In the OL16 3RD postcode area, located within Milnrow East & Newhey, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | St Thomas' Church of England Primary School | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 10 Oct 2023. | |
St Thomas' Church of England Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 10 Oct 2023
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| 0.6 mi | Primary | Newhey Community Primary School | Community school | Area360 rating. Inspected 17 Mar 2026. | |
Newhey Community Primary School ratingOfsted report cardInspected 17 Mar 2026
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| 0.8 mi | Not applicable | Brookland School | Other independent special school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 19 Sept 2023. | |
Brookland School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 19 Sept 2023
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1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of OL16 3RD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Londis | Huddersfield Road, Rochdale, OL16 3QZ | Walking directions to Londis |
Annual council tax rates for Rochdale district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for OL16 3RD, 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 3RD records about 76 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around OL16 3RD in Milnrow & Newhey is £220,000 (about £249 per square foot) based on 156 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 4 schools close to OL16 3RD, including St Thomas' Church of England Primary School (Good), Newhey Community Primary School (Good) and Brookland School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to OL16 3RD is Newhey (Manchester Metrolink), about 440 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
OL16 3RD scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,144 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 3RD 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).