Postcode OL16 4NL 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 Milnrow (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.6 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Stanney Brook 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 83 ft away from OL16 4NL.
Milnrow West near OL16 4NL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Milnrow (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Milnrow (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Milnrow (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.7 mi | Kingsway Business Park (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Kingsway Business Park (Manchester Metrolink) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Stanney Brook Park | Small | Walking directions to Stanney Brook 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 10 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL16 4NL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 May 2025 | 67, Egremont Road, Rochdale, OL16 4ES | Other | Freehold | £275,000 | |
| 16 May 2025 | 67, Egremont Road, Rochdale, OL16 4ES | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £275,000 | |
| 18 Mar 2026 | 13, Bowland Grove, Rochdale, OL16 4EX | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £225,000 | |
| 20 Aug 2025 | 7, Bowland Grove, Rochdale, OL16 4EX | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £190,000 | |
| 10 Dec 2025 | 73, Beechfield Road, Rochdale, OL16 4EU | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £250,000 |
In the OL16 4NL postcode area, located within Milnrow West, there are 5 primary and 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 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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| 0.7 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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| 0.8 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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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 4NL, 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 4NL 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 4NL in Milnrow & Newhey is £220,000 (about £248 per square foot) based on 155 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to OL16 4NL, 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 4NL is Milnrow (Manchester Metrolink), about 909 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
OL16 4NL 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 4NL 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).