Postcode OL16 3UU 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 very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 100.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Milnrow West is £41,624 per year. The nearest station is Smithy Bridge located about 1.0 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Milnrow West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,723 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 8% most deprived areas in England.
Milnrow West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 100.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 43.1% 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 per household in Milnrow West is £41,624 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from OL16 3UU.
Milnrow West near OL16 3UU 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 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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 3UU postcode area, located within Milnrow West, 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.