Postcode OL16 4DN 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, in line with the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Milnrow West is £41,624 per year. The nearest station is Milnrow (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the 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 28.1% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 139 ft away from OL16 4DN.
Milnrow West near OL16 4DN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Milnrow (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.2 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Milnrow (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Milnrow (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.3 mi | Kingsway Business Park (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Kingsway Business Park (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.8 mi | Newbold (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Newbold (Manchester Metrolink) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Stanney Brook Park | Small | Walking directions to Stanney Brook Park |
Based on 126 recent sales, the median property price is £209,750 (about £248 per square foot) in Milnrow & Newhey area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £785,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 26 | £387,500 | £302 |
| Semi-Detached | 49 | £210,000 | £262 |
| Terraced | 45 | £177,000 | £216 |
| Flats | 6 | £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 | £385,000 | £125,000 | £208,950 | £170,000 |
| 2026 | £325,000 | £189,500 | £235,000 | £190,000 |
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 | £259 | £209 |
| 2026 | £292 | £215 | £264 | £217 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL16 4DN.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jan 2026 | 2, Nall Street, Rochdale, OL16 3NB | Terraced | Leasehold | £125,000 | |
| 23 Jan 2026 | 6, Bramhall Close, Rochdale, OL16 4BX | Detached | Freehold | £472,000 | |
| 03 Apr 2025 | 7, Bramhall Close, Rochdale, OL16 4BX | Detached | Freehold | £300,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | Flat 1, 1, Halliwell Street, Rochdale, OL16 3LZ | Flats | Leasehold | £125,000 | |
| 26 Feb 2026 | 13, Windsor Terrace, Rochdale, OL16 4DL | Terraced | Leasehold | £194,000 |
In the OL16 4DN postcode area, located within Milnrow West, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL16 4DN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Aldi | Elizabethan Way, Rochdale, OL16 4GJ | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.2 mi | The Co-operative Food | Dale Street, Rochdale, OL16 3LG | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.4 mi | Merlin Convenience Store | 34 Merlin Road, Milnrow, Rochdale, OL16 3JP | Walking directions to Merlin Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | Asda Express | Newhey Road, Milnrow, Rochdale, OL16 4JD | Walking directions to Asda Express |
| 0.5 mi | Replenish | Newhey Road, Rochdale, OL16 4EG | Walking directions to Replenish |
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.
Elected local representatives for OL16 4DN, 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 4DN records about 100 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around OL16 4DN in Milnrow West is £209,750 (about £248 per square foot) based on 126 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 7 schools close to OL16 4DN, including Moorhouse Academy (Good), Milnrow Parish Church of England Primary School (Good) and Hollingworth Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to OL16 4DN is Milnrow (Manchester Metrolink), about 351 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
OL16 4DN scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,723 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 4DN 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).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.