Postcode OL16 4BZ 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 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 Rochdale located about 1.4 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Stanney Brook Park.
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 47.4% 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 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 4BZ.
Milnrow West near OL16 4BZ 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 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Stanney Brook Park | Small | Walking directions to Stanney Brook Park |
Based on 57 recent sales, the median property price is £172,000 in Smallbridge & Firgrove area, with individual transactions ranging from £66,000 up to £550,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 12 | £286,000 |
| Flats | 4 | £93,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 15 | £185,000 |
| Terraced | 26 | £154,000 |
10 year median price trend in Smallbridge & Firgrove
In the OL16 4BZ 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 4BZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | Elizabethan Way, Rochdale, OL16 4GJ | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.4 mi | The Co-operative Food | Dale Street, Rochdale, OL16 3LG | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.4 mi | Maliks Mini Mart | Rochdale Road, Rochdale, OL16 3BJ | Walking directions to Maliks Mini Mart |
| 0.5 mi | The Food Warehouse | Kingsway, Rochdale, OL16 5AF | Walking directions to The Food Warehouse |
| 0.5 mi | Asda | Kingsway, Rochdale, OL16 5AF | Walking directions to Asda |
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.