Postcode OL16 4BA is located in a major urban area, within the Smallbridge & Firgrove ward of Rochdale in the North West region, and forms part of the Milnrow West area. It has high deprivation level. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels. The average income of residents in Milnrow West is £37,500 per year. The nearest station is Rochdale located about 1.2 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Milnrow West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,800 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 24% most deprived areas in England.
Milnrow West has a very high crime rate.
Approximately 2.4% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 3 ft away from OL16 4BA.
Milnrow West near OL16 4BA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Rochdale located about 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 56 recent sales, the median property price is £167,500 in Smallbridge & Firgrove area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £430,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £275,000 |
| Flats | 4 | £93,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 17 | £185,000 |
| Terraced | 24 | £142,500 |
10 year median price trend in Smallbridge & Firgrove
In the OL16 4BA postcode area, located within Milnrow West, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL16 4BA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Maliks Mini Mart | Rochdale Road, Rochdale, OL16 3BJ | Walking directions to Maliks Mini Mart |
| 0.2 mi | The Food Warehouse | Kingsway, Rochdale, OL16 5AF | Walking directions to The Food Warehouse |
| 0.2 mi | Asda | Kingsway, Rochdale, OL16 5AF | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.5 mi | Morrisons | Houghton Close, Rochdale, OL16 4AT | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.5 mi | Go Local | Albert Royds Street, Rochdale, OL16 5AA | Walking directions to Go Local |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.