Postcode OL16 4YB 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 moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 73.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Milnrow West is £41,624 per year. The nearest station is Smithy Bridge located about 1.9 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Memorial Park.
Milnrow West has a moderate 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 1.8% 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.
The average income per household in Milnrow West is £41,624 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 98 ft away from OL16 4YB.
Milnrow West near OL16 4YB has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Smithy Bridge located about 1.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Memorial Park | Medium | Walking directions to Memorial Park |
Based on 119 recent sales, the median property price is £199,950 in Milnrow & Newhey area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £745,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 20 | £337,500 |
| Flats | 9 | £125,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 47 | £215,000 |
| Terraced | 43 | £165,000 |
10 year median price trend in Milnrow & Newhey
In the OL16 4YB postcode area, located within Milnrow West, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL16 4YB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Asda Express | Newhey Road, Milnrow, Rochdale, OL16 4JD | Walking directions to Asda Express |
| 0.3 mi | Merlin Convenience Store | 34 Merlin Road, Milnrow, Rochdale, OL16 3JP | Walking directions to Merlin Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | The Co-operative Food | Dale Street, Rochdale, OL16 3LG | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.4 mi | Aldi | Elizabethan Way, Rochdale, OL16 4GJ | Walking directions to Aldi |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.