Postcode OL16 4NS is located in a major urban area, within the Kingsway 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 Milnrow (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.8 miles away. There are 2 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
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.
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 228 ft away from OL16 4NS.
Milnrow West near OL16 4NS 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 0.8 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 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) |
Based on 86 recent sales, the median property price is £178,250 (about £201 per square foot) in Kingsway area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £425,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £340,000 | £269 |
| Semi-Detached | 36 | £188,000 | £213 |
| Terraced | 38 | £148,500 | £172 |
| Flats | 3 | £129,950 | £176 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £249,500 | £108,500 | £81,998 |
| 2017 | £244,000 | £135,000 | £116,998 |
| 2018 | £234,000 | £110,000 | £118,998 |
| 2019 | £221,000 | £132,975 | £84,500 |
| 2020 | £255,000 | £140,000 | £87,250 |
| 2021 | £300,000 | £148,000 | £110,000 |
| 2022 | £321,250 | £157,500 | £130,000 |
| 2023 | £317,000 | £174,500 | £120,000 |
| 2024 | £290,000 | £180,000 | £146,250 |
| 2025 | £310,000 | £182,000 | £150,500 |
| 2026 | £357,000 | £195,000 | £141,250 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £176 | £121 | £106 |
| 2017 | £177 | £148 | £141 |
| 2018 | £183 | £127 | £129 |
| 2019 | £177 | £147 | £105 |
| 2020 | £210 | £163 | £111 |
| 2021 | £213 | £166 | £123 |
| 2022 | £255 | £171 | £160 |
| 2023 | £257 | £197 | £154 |
| 2024 | £243 | £193 | £182 |
| 2025 | £269 | £213 | £176 |
| 2026 | £299 | £223 | £159 |
No sales records found in the last 18 months.
In the OL16 4NS postcode area, located within Milnrow West, there are 2 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
Annual council tax rates for Rochdale district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for OL16 4NS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Shakil Ahmed
Kingsway - Elected 7 May 2026
Paul Waugh
Rochdale - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around OL16 4NS 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.
The median sale price around OL16 4NS in Milnrow West is £178,250 (about £201 per square foot) based on 86 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 6 schools close to OL16 4NS, including Newhey Community Primary School (Good), Brookland School (Good) and Kingsway Park High School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to OL16 4NS is Milnrow (Manchester Metrolink), about 1,287 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
OL16 4NS 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).
The Member of Parliament for Rochdale covering OL16 4NS is Paul Waugh (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Shakil Ahmed (Labour Party).
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.