Postcode OL16 4JF is located in a major urban area, within the Milnrow & Newhey area 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 73.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 33% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Milnrow West is £41,624 per year. The median sale price in Milnrow & Newhey is £220,000 (around £248 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £180,000 and £277,500. The nearest station is Newhey (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Memorial Park.
Milnrow West has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,943 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 45% most deprived areas in England.
Milnrow West has a high crime rate, with approximately 73.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 9.0% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 98 ft away from OL16 4JF.
Milnrow West near OL16 4JF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Newhey (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.4 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Newhey (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Newhey (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.5 mi | Milnrow (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Milnrow (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 1 mi | Kingsway Business Park (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Kingsway Business Park (Manchester Metrolink) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Memorial Park | Medium | Walking directions to Memorial Park |
Based on 155 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 (about £248 per square foot) in Milnrow & Newhey area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £590,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 31 | £385,000 | £309 |
| Semi-Detached | 63 | £225,000 | £267 |
| Terraced | 54 | £180,000 | £224 |
| Flats | 7 | £125,000 | £232 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £387,500 | £125,000 | £210,000 | £170,000 |
| 2026 | £329,175 | £125,000 | £235,000 | £185,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £262 | £209 |
| 2026 | £301 | £230 | £271 | £227 |
There were 42 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL16 4JF.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Jan 2026 | 2, Ladyhouse Close, Rochdale, OL16 4EB | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £250,000 | |
| 30 Sept 2025 | 46, Ladyhouse Close, Rochdale, OL16 4EB | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £270,000 | |
| 10 Jul 2026 | 118, Newhey Road, Rochdale, OL16 4JE | Terraced | Leasehold | £175,000 | |
| 22 Jul 2026 | 119, Royds Street, Rochdale, OL16 3PR | Terraced | Leasehold | £150,000 | |
| 15 Apr 2026 | 15, Sykes Street, Rochdale, OL16 4JP | Terraced | Leasehold | £190,000 |
In the OL16 4JF postcode area, located within Milnrow West, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Newhey Community Primary School | Community school | Area360 rating. Inspected 17 Mar 2026. | |
Newhey Community Primary School ratingOfsted report cardInspected 17 Mar 2026
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| 0.2 mi | Not applicable | Brookland School | Other independent special school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 19 Sept 2023. | |
Brookland School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 19 Sept 2023
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| 0.4 mi | Secondary | Hollingworth Academy | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 6 Dec 2022. | |
Hollingworth Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 6 Dec 2022
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4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of OL16 4JF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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 | Londis | Huddersfield Road, Rochdale, OL16 3QZ | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.5 mi | Merlin Convenience Store | 34 Merlin Road, Milnrow, Rochdale, OL16 3JP | Walking directions to Merlin Convenience Store |
Annual council tax rates for Rochdale district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for OL16 4JF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Anthony Gilbert
Milnrow & Newhey - Elected 7 May 2026
Paul Waugh
Rochdale - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around OL16 4JF records about 73 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 other theft, violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around OL16 4JF in Milnrow & Newhey is £220,000 (about £248 per square foot) based on 155 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 7 schools close to OL16 4JF, including Newhey Community Primary School (Good), Brookland School (Good) and Hollingworth Academy (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to OL16 4JF is Newhey (Manchester Metrolink), about 669 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
OL16 4JF scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,943 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Rochdale covering OL16 4JF 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).