Milnrow Road is in Rochdale and in Rochdale district. OL16 1UG is located in the Central Rochdale electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Rochdale. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Milnrow Road, Rochdale, OL16 1UG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL16 1SX, OL16 1SU, OL16 1UD, OL16 1ST, OL16 5QR, OL16 1SW, OL16 1UA, OL16 1SR, OL16 5QN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OL16 1UG is primarily male, with 60.3% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 41.8% | 39.7% | -2.1% | 51.0% | -11.3% |
| Male | 58.2% | 60.3% | 2.1% | 49.0% | 11.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around OL16 1UG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.1% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 44.1% | 49.1% | 5.0% | 37.9% | 11.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.2% | 27.7% | -5.5% | 44.2% | -16.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 4% | 5.9% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 3.7% |
| Divorced | 12.3% | 10.9% | -1.4% | 9.1% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 6.1% | -0.2% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 36.9% | 41.2% | 4.3% | 48.4% | -7.2% |
| Good health | 35.1% | 33.5% | -1.6% | 33.6% | -0.1% |
| Fair health | 17.3% | 16.7% | -0.6% | 12.7% | 4.0% |
| Bad health | 8.5% | 6.7% | -1.8% | 4.0% | 2.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 1.8% | -0.4% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around OL16 1UG this area, 35.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 18.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 39.5% | 35.6% | -3.9% | 18.2% | 17.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.2% | 12.7% | -0.5% | 9.6% | 3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.3% | 10.9% | -3.4% | 13.4% | -2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 6.4% | 3.8% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.9% | 13% | 6.1% | 16.9% | -3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.9% | 18.6% | 3.7% | 33.8% | -15.2% |
| Other | 8.6% | 2.8% | -5.8% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 45.2% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 21.8% | 20.9% | -0.9% | 1.1% | 19.8% |
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -2.9% |
| Pakistani | 20.9% | 18.4% | -2.5% | 2.7% | 15.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 1.6% | -0.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 5.3% | 4.9% | 2.5% | 2.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 0.2% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0.2% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 48.1% | 45.2% | -2.9% | 81.4% | -36.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Arab | 1.6% | 0.2% | -1.4% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0.2% | 3.7% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
In this area, 68.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.6% | 68.2% | -4.4% | 83.2% | -15.0% |
| European Union | 5.4% | 8.4% | 3.0% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 3.3% | 2.4% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 20.2% | 18.1% | -2.1% | 5.6% | 12.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 72.1% | 68.4% | -3.7% | 83.2% | -14.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 17.8% | 16.5% | 9.8% | 8.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.9% | 4.1% | -0.8% | 2.9% | 1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.1% | 3.5% | -2.6% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.5% | 6.3% | -9.2% | 1.9% | 4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62% | 76.7% | -14.7% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Portugal | 3.5% | 0.5% | 3.0% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 23.1% | 13.5% | 9.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 20.5% | 37.2% | -16.7% |
| Christian | 30.3% | 46.2% | -15.9% |
| Muslim | 43.6% | 6.5% | 37.1% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Milnrow Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Bamford average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -99.9%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 98% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Milnrow Road, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £82,000 | 2022-06-07 | £94,155 |
| 19 Milnrow Road, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2022-03-18 | £170,889 |
| Unit 1 Chichester Court Milnrow Road, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2017-12-24 | £266,422 |
| Unit 2 Chichester Court Milnrow Road, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2017-12-08 | £350,555 |
| Unit 1 Chichester Court Milnrow Road, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £204,000 | 2017-11-01 | £288,857 |
The percentage of student residents living in OL16 1UG area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 74 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 60 |
| Other | 53 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Looking after home or family | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Unemployed | 21 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howard Street Nursery School Howard Street , OL12 0PP | 3out of 4 | 1,067 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale Ann Street , OL11 1EZ | 3out of 4 | 526 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadfield Community Primary School Sparrow Hill , OL16 1QT | 3out of 4 | 570 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Deeplish Primary Academy Derby Street , OL11 1LT | 2out of 4 | 775 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heybrook Primary School Park Road , OL12 9BJ | 3out of 4 | 1,237 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lowerplace Primary School Kingsway , OL16 4UU | 3out of 4 | 1,329 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsway Park High School Turf Hill Road , OL16 4XA | 3out of 4 | 1,593 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Falinge Park High School Falinge Road , Shawclough OL12 6LD | 3out of 4 | 1,786 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oulder Hill Community School and Language College Hudsons Walk , OL11 5EF | 2out of 4 | 2,547 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert's RC High School Shaw Road , Thornham OL16 4RX | 2out of 4 | 3,055 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Matthew Moss High School Matthew Moss Lane , Marland OL11 3LU | - not rated | 3,058 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochdale Sixth Form College College Road , OL12 6HY | - not rated | 943 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beech House School 184 Manchester Road , OL11 4JQ | - not rated | 1,095 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brownhill School Heights Lane , OL12 0PZ | 3out of 4 | 1,434 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rochdale Islamic Academy Greenbank Rd , Rochdale OL12 0HZ | - not rated | 1,494 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Rochdale Islamic Academy 36 Taylor Street , OL12 0HX | - not rated | 1,549 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Rochdale Pupil Referral Service Saxon Hall Site , Samson Street OL16 2XW | 3out of 4 | 1,643 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Cafe | Castle Cafe Castle Works, 14 Hill Street | 206 yd | |
| Whipped | 92 Drake Street | 266 yd | |
| Rochdale Gateway Leisure Ltd | Gateway Centre, 2 Kenion Street | 266 yd | |
| Compleat Rochdale & District Mind Cafe | Nye Bevan House, Maclure Road | 365 yd | |
| The Roc and Rolls Cafe and Community Food Cupboard | 48-50 Drake Street | 386 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Eagle | 59 Oldham Road | 61 yd | |
| Cask & Feather | 1 Oldham Road | 172 yd | |
| Rochdale Masonic Buildings | 1 Richard Street | 328 yd | |
| Miss Q's Sports Bar & Academy | Norman Snooker Club, Great George Street | 412 yd | |
| La Strada Club Ltd | 38-40 Drake Street | 433 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nidge's Diner | 22 Milnrow Road | 52 yd | |
| Venice Pizza | 93 Oldham Road | 156 yd | |
| Mix Shwrma Grill | 29 Oldham Road | 170 yd | |
| Players | 11 Oldham Road | 172 yd | |
| Arizona Fried Chicken | 13-15 Oldham Road | 172 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi Stores Ltd, Entwisle Road | 550 yd | |
| One Beyond | 50 Market Way, Newgate | 734 yd | |
| Iceland | 31 Market Place, Newgate | 734 yd | |
| Farmfoods | 93-95 Yorkshire Street | 742 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl Uk, Spotland Road | 1,010 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Johns Rc Primary School ANN STREET | grass pitches | 418 yd |
| Rochdale Leisure Centre ENTWISLE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 507 yd |
| Central Leisure Centre (Closed) Entwisle Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 536 yd |
| Deeplish Primary Academy DERBY STREET | grass pitches | 724 yd |
| Jd Gyms (Rochdale) 41-43 41-43 YORKSHIRE STREET | health and fitness suite | 766 yd |
| Castlemere Community Centre CASTLEMERE COMMUNITY CENTRE CASTLEMERE COMMUNITY CENTRE TWEEDALE STREET | health and fitness suite | 786 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 83.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 83.3% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 121.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.