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OL16 4JB

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Overview

Postcode OL16 4JB 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. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Memorial Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
151
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
15.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
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

15.8%

Approximately 15.8% 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 200 ft away from OL16 4JB.

Flood risk

No risk

Milnrow West near OL16 4JB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% 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 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for OL16 4JB
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Milnrow (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Milnrow (Manchester Metrolink)
0.6 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)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for OL16 4JB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miMemorial ParkMediumWalking directions to Memorial Park
0.4 miStanney Brook ParkSmallWalking directions to Stanney Brook Park

Area Profile

Population
378
Population density
3,677 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
350
92.35%
Indian
5
1.32%
Pakistani
5
1.32%
Other White
5
1.32%
Chinese
4
1.06%
Total population: 379

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
128
37.87%
Level 3 (A level)
63
18.64%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
49
14.5%
No qualifications
41
12.13%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
28
8.28%
Total 16+ residents: 338

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
77
46.67%
Owns with a mortgage
55
33.33%
Other social rented
23
13.94%
Private landlord or letting agency
5
3.03%
Social rents from council
3
1.82%
Total households: 165

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 4JB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL16 4JB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
03 Mar 2026244, Harbour Lane, Rochdale, OL16 4ELSemi-DetachedFreehold£97,000
11 Sept 202527, Harbour Lane, Rochdale, OL16 4ELOtherLeasehold£255,000
20 Jun 202528, Woodlands Road, Rochdale, OL16 4HASemi-DetachedLeasehold£282,000
03 Dec 202560, Harbour Lane, Rochdale, OL16 4HFTerracedLeasehold£93,000
01 Sept 202560, Harbour Lane, Rochdale, OL16 4HFTerracedLeasehold£95,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for OL16 4JB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicableBrookland SchoolOther independent special school

Good

0.4 miSecondaryHollingworth AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimaryMilnrow Parish Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

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

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

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 4JB, 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 Introduced1990-02-01

Frequently asked questions about OL16 4JB

Is OL16 4JB (Milnrow West) safe?

The area around OL16 4JB 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 4JB?

The median sale price around OL16 4JB 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 4JB?

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

What is the nearest station to OL16 4JB?

The closest station to OL16 4JB is Milnrow (Manchester Metrolink), about 315 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around OL16 4JB?

OL16 4JB 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 4JB (Milnrow West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Rochdale covering OL16 4JB 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.