Postcode insights

OL16 4EJ

Rochdale Road

Milnrow & Newhey

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Detailed insights for OL16 4EJ

Overview

Postcode OL16 4EJ 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 average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 69.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 36% below 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 Kingsway Business Park (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.2 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
70
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
5.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

6/10

Milnrow West has an average 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.

Crime level

7/10

Milnrow West has a high crime rate, with approximately 69.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

5.9%

Approximately 5.9% 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.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Milnrow West is £41,624 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 156 ft away from OL16 4EJ.

Flood risk

Low

Milnrow West near OL16 4EJ has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Kingsway Business Park (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.2 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for OL16 4EJ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Kingsway Business Park (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Kingsway Business Park (Manchester Metrolink)
0.5 mi

Milnrow (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Milnrow (Manchester Metrolink)
0.6 mi

Newbold (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Newbold (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
261
Population density
2,215.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.76(-44%)
Burglary
11.71(+111%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.64(-41%)
Public order
9.58(-5%)
Vehicle crime
9.05(+51%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
217
83.46%
Pakistani
21
8.08%
Chinese
5
1.92%
Other White
4
1.54%
Bangladeshi
3
1.15%
Total population: 260

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
57
25.79%
Level 4+ (Degree)
54
24.43%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
30
13.57%
Apprenticeship
28
12.67%
Level 3 (A level)
28
12.67%
Total 16+ residents: 221

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
39
33.05%
Owns with a mortgage
37
31.36%
Private landlord or letting agency
31
26.27%
Social rents from council
4
3.39%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.39%
Total households: 118

Property prices in Milnrow & Newhey

Median price£209,750
Price per sq ft£248
Sales (last 12 months)126
Typical range (middle 50%)£166K – £279K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Milnrow & Newhey over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached26£387,500£302
Semi-Detached49£210,000£262
Terraced45£177,000£216
Flats6£125,000£232

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Milnrow & Newhey

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Milnrow & Newhey.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Milnrow & Newhey.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Milnrow & Newhey.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Milnrow & Newhey.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Milnrow & Newhey in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL16 4EJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL16 4EJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Nov 202516, Willows Lane, Rochdale, OL16 4BHSemi-DetachedFreehold£185,000
18 Jun 202582, Rochdale Road, Rochdale, OL16 3LLTerracedLeasehold£133,500
13 Jun 2025111, Nall Street, Rochdale, OL16 3LWTerracedLeasehold£146,000
24 Oct 20255, George Street, Rochdale, OL16 3BYTerracedFreehold£228,000
08 Aug 202543, Willows Lane, Rochdale, OL16 4BQSemi-DetachedFreehold£170,000

Schools

In the OL16 4EJ postcode area, located within Milnrow West, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for OL16 4EJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryMoorhouse AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.4 miPrimaryMilnrow Parish Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.6 miPrimaryCrossgates Primary SchoolFoundation school

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL16 4EJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for OL16 4EJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miMaliks Mini MartRochdale Road, Rochdale, OL16 3BJWalking directions to Maliks Mini Mart
0.4 miAldiElizabethan Way, Rochdale, OL16 4GJWalking directions to Aldi
0.4 miThe Food WarehouseKingsway, Rochdale, OL16 5AFWalking directions to The Food Warehouse
0.4 miAsdaKingsway, Rochdale, OL16 5AFWalking directions to Asda
0.5 miThe Co-operative FoodDale Street, Rochdale, OL16 3LGWalking directions to The Co-operative Food

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Rochdale district (2025-26).

Band A£1,639
Band B£1,912
Band C£2,185
Band D£2,458
Band E£3,004
Band F£3,551
Band G£4,097
Band H£4,916

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for OL16 4EJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Anthony Gilbert

Milnrow & Newhey - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Paul Waugh

Rochdale - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictRochdaleE08000005
Parliamentary ConstituencyRochdaleE14001446
WardMilnrow & NewheyE05014043
ParishRochdale, unparished areaE43000159
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Milnrow WestE02001144
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Rochdale 013DE01005567
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced2023-08-01

Frequently asked questions about OL16 4EJ

Is OL16 4EJ (Milnrow West) safe?

The area around OL16 4EJ records about 70 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near OL16 4EJ?

The median sale price around OL16 4EJ in Milnrow West is £209,750 (about £248 per square foot) based on 126 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near OL16 4EJ?

There are 9 schools close to OL16 4EJ, including Moorhouse Academy (Good), Milnrow Parish Church of England Primary School (Good) and Crossgates Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to OL16 4EJ?

The closest station to OL16 4EJ is Kingsway Business Park (Manchester Metrolink), about 385 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around OL16 4EJ?

OL16 4EJ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,800 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents OL16 4EJ (Milnrow West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Rochdale covering OL16 4EJ 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).

Data Sources

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.