Postcode OL16 4EP 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 moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 73.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Milnrow West is £41,624 per year. The nearest station is Milnrow (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.3 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Memorial Park.
Milnrow West has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,449 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 50% least deprived areas in England.
Milnrow West has a high crime rate, with approximately 73.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 104 ft away from OL16 4EP.
Milnrow West near OL16 4EP 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 0.3 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Milnrow (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Milnrow (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.7 mi | Kingsway Business Park (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Kingsway Business Park (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.8 mi | Newhey (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Newhey (Manchester Metrolink) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Memorial Park | Medium | Walking directions to Memorial Park |
| 0.4 mi | Stanney Brook Park | Small | Walking directions to Stanney Brook Park |
Based on 147 recent sales, the median property price is £205,000 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 | 32 | £377,500 |
| Flats | 10 | £125,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 58 | £212,500 |
| Terraced | 47 | £170,000 |
10 year median price trend in Milnrow & Newhey
In the OL16 4EP postcode area, located within Milnrow West, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL16 4EP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Replenish | Newhey Road, Rochdale, OL16 4EG | Walking directions to Replenish |
| 0.3 mi | Asda Express | Newhey Road, Milnrow, Rochdale, OL16 4JD | Walking directions to Asda Express |
| 0.4 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 |
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 4EP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Anthony Gilbert
Milnrow & Newhey - Elected 7 May 2026
Paul Waugh
Rochdale - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.