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OL16 4HN

Milnrow & Newhey

Rochdale

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Overview

Postcode OL16 4HN 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 151.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× 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 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
151
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
7.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Medium
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

7/10

Milnrow West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,148 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 49% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Milnrow West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 151.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

7.5%

Approximately 7.5% 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

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 319 ft away from OL16 4HN.

Flood risk

Medium

Milnrow West near OL16 4HN has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Milnrow (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.2 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for OL16 4HN
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Milnrow (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Milnrow (Manchester Metrolink)
0.5 mi

Kingsway Business Park (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

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

Newbold (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Newbold (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
280
Population density
5,253.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
39.24(+5%)
Vehicle crime
28.12(+369%)
Burglary
24.85(+349%)
Criminal damage and arson
24.85(+176%)
Anti-social behaviour
21.58(+20%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
259
92.5%
White and Asian (mixed)
7
2.5%
Other White
6
2.14%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
3
1.07%
African
2
0.71%
Total population: 280

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
58
24.07%
No qualifications
56
23.24%
Level 3 (A level)
41
17.01%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
30
12.45%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
30
12.45%
Total 16+ residents: 241

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
50
37.31%
Owns outright
38
28.36%
Owns with a mortgage
31
23.13%
Social rents from council
6
4.48%
Other forms of private rent
5
3.73%
Total households: 134

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 4HN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL16 4HN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Apr 202531, Delph Street, Rochdale, OL16 3LETerracedLeasehold£142,000
27 Mar 202622, Simeon Street, Rochdale, OL16 3LDSemi-DetachedFreehold£250,000
11 Aug 202528, Simeon Street, Rochdale, OL16 3LDSemi-DetachedFreehold£199,950
15 Aug 20251, Kiln Mount, Rochdale, OL16 3LFSemi-DetachedFreehold£184,000
20 Feb 20261, Major Street, Rochdale, OL16 3JZTerracedFreehold£99,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for OL16 4HN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryMilnrow Parish Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryMoorhouse AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.3 miSecondaryHollingworth AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for OL16 4HN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miThe Co-operative FoodDale Street, Rochdale, OL16 3LGWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.1 miAldiElizabethan Way, Rochdale, OL16 4GJWalking directions to Aldi
0.2 miMerlin Convenience Store34 Merlin Road, Milnrow, Rochdale, OL16 3JPWalking directions to Merlin Convenience Store
0.3 miAsda ExpressNewhey Road, Milnrow, Rochdale, OL16 4JDWalking directions to Asda Express
0.4 miReplenishNewhey Road, Rochdale, OL16 4EGWalking directions to Replenish

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 4HN, 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 013AE01005556
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about OL16 4HN

Is OL16 4HN (Milnrow West) safe?

The area around OL16 4HN records about 151 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 4HN?

The median sale price around OL16 4HN 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 4HN?

There are 8 schools close to OL16 4HN, including Milnrow Parish Church of England Primary School (Good), Moorhouse Academy (Good) and Hollingworth Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to OL16 4HN?

The closest station to OL16 4HN is Milnrow (Manchester Metrolink), about 267 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around OL16 4HN?

OL16 4HN scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,148 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Rochdale covering OL16 4HN 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.