Postcode OL16 4GN is located in a major urban area, within the Kingsway 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 69.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Milnrow West is £41,624 per year. The nearest station is Newbold (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.4 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Milnrow West has a moderate 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 high crime rate, with approximately 69.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.6% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from OL16 4GN.
Milnrow West near OL16 4GN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Newbold (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Newbold (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Newbold (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.4 mi | Kingsway Business Park (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Kingsway Business Park (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.8 mi | Milnrow (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Milnrow (Manchester Metrolink) |
Based on 94 recent sales, the median property price is £176,750 in Kingsway area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £490,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £310,000 |
| Flats | 2 | £111,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 40 | £182,000 |
| Terraced | 41 | £145,000 |
10 year median price trend in Kingsway
In the OL16 4GN postcode area, located within Milnrow West, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL16 4GN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons | Houghton Close, Rochdale, OL16 4AT | Walking directions to Morrisons |
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 4GN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Shakil Ahmed
Kingsway - 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.