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OL16 4JP

Sykes Street

Milnrow & Newhey

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Detailed insights for OL16 4JP

Overview

Postcode OL16 4JP 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 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 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.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
73
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

6/10

Milnrow West has an average 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.

Crime level

7/10

Milnrow West has a high crime rate, with approximately 73.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

9%

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.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Milnrow West is £41,624 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 101 ft away from OL16 4JP.

Flood risk

No risk

Milnrow West near OL16 4JP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Newhey (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for OL16 4JP
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Newhey (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Newhey (Manchester Metrolink)
0.6 mi

Milnrow (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Milnrow (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for OL16 4JP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miMemorial ParkMediumWalking directions to Memorial Park

Area Profile

Population
305
Population density
336.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Other theft
19.84(+201%)
Violence and sexual offences
15.73(-58%)
Vehicle crime
14.36(+140%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.26(-43%)
Burglary
9.58(+73%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
287
95.03%
African
6
1.99%
White and Asian (mixed)
4
1.32%
Irish
2
0.66%
Other Asian
1
0.33%
Total population: 302

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
54
21.34%
Level 3 (A level)
54
21.34%
Level 4+ (Degree)
54
21.34%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
36
14.23%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
33
13.04%
Total 16+ residents: 253

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
51
38.35%
Owns with a mortgage
34
25.56%
Private landlord or letting agency
29
21.8%
Other forms of private rent
7
5.26%
Social rents from council
6
4.51%
Total households: 133

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 34 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL16 4JP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL16 4JP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 Apr 202615, Sykes Street, Rochdale, OL16 4JPTerracedLeasehold£190,000
14 Nov 202520, Bentgate Street, Rochdale, OL16 4JSTerracedLeasehold£102,000
02 May 20258, Bentgate Street, Rochdale, OL16 4JSTerracedLeasehold£165,000
02 Mar 20253, Bentgate Close, Rochdale, OL16 4NBDetachedLeasehold£463,000
23 Jul 202584, Bentgate Street, Rochdale, OL16 4JRTerracedFreehold£230,000

Schools

In the OL16 4JP postcode area, located within Milnrow West, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for OL16 4JP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryNewhey Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miNot applicableBrookland SchoolOther independent special school

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt Thomas' Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL16 4JP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for OL16 4JP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miLondisHuddersfield Road, Rochdale, OL16 3QZWalking directions to Londis
0.4 miReplenishNewhey Road, Rochdale, OL16 4EGWalking directions to Replenish
0.4 miAsda ExpressNewhey Road, Milnrow, Rochdale, OL16 4JDWalking directions to Asda Express

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 4JP, 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 013CE01005560
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about OL16 4JP

Is OL16 4JP (Milnrow West) safe?

The area around OL16 4JP 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near OL16 4JP?

The median sale price around OL16 4JP 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 4JP?

There are 7 schools close to OL16 4JP, including Newhey Community Primary School (Good), Brookland School (Good) and St Thomas' Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to OL16 4JP?

The closest station to OL16 4JP is Newhey (Manchester Metrolink), about 610 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around OL16 4JP?

OL16 4JP scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,449 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Rochdale covering OL16 4JP 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).

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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.