Milnrow Road is in Rochdale and in Rochdale district. OL16 3AU is located in the Smallbridge & Firgrove 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 3AU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL16 3AX, OL16 3AA, OL16 3AY, OL16 3BB, OL16 3BG, OL16 5AE, OL16 3BD, OL16 3AB, OL16 3AE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OL16 3AU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.9% | 51% | -2.9% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 46.1% | 49% | 2.9% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 35.5% | 33.2% | -2.3% | 37.9% | -4.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.4% | 41.7% | -1.7% | 44.2% | -2.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 3% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 13.6% | 4.0% | 9.1% | 4.5% |
| Widowed | 9.2% | 7.5% | -1.7% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (69.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43% | 34% | -9.0% | 48.4% | -14.4% |
| Good health | 30.4% | 35.2% | 4.8% | 33.6% | 1.6% |
| Fair health | 16.7% | 20.2% | 3.5% | 12.7% | 7.5% |
| Bad health | 8.2% | 8.5% | 0.3% | 4.0% | 4.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 2% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 3AU this area, 34% 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 22.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.1% | 34% | -1.1% | 18.2% | 15.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.2% | 10% | -6.2% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.2% | 10.5% | -2.7% | 13.4% | -2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 5% | 2.8% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.6% | 13.5% | -0.1% | 16.9% | -3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.6% | 22.5% | 8.9% | 33.8% | -11.3% |
| Other | 6.1% | 4.5% | -1.6% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66% 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 | 4.4% | 4.8% | 0.4% | 1.1% | 3.7% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 11.9% | 14.4% | 2.5% | 2.7% | 11.7% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 8.4% | 7.4% | 1.6% | 6.8% |
| Black African | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 2.5% | 0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 78.8% | 66% | -12.8% | 81.4% | -15.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 78.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.8% | 78.4% | -11.4% | 83.2% | -4.8% |
| European Union | 1% | 6.4% | 5.4% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.5% | 12% | 3.5% | 5.6% | 6.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.7% | 79% | -8.7% | 83.2% | -4.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 10.5% | 10.2% | 9.8% | 0.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 2% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 4.8% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.8% | 3.6% | -4.2% | 1.9% | 1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.5% | 76.7% | -8.2% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 3.2% | 0.5% | 2.7% |
| Spain | 2.8% | 0.4% | 2.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 4% | 1.2% | 2.8% |
| No passport held | 15.5% | 13.5% | 2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.5% | 37.2% | -13.7% |
| Christian | 42.6% | 46.2% | -3.6% |
| Muslim | 26.3% | 6.5% | 19.8% |
| Sikh | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Milnrow Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Balderstone & Kirkholt average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 86% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 389 Milnrow Road, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2021-05-07 | £93,612 |
| 387 Milnrow Road, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £92,000 | 2021-02-12 | £128,249 |
| 395 Milnrow Road, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2009-12-18 | £91,639 |
| 385 Milnrow Road, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £98,000 | 2008-07-11 | £167,786 |
| 393 Milnrow Road, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £48,000 | 2005-09-09 | £92,365 |
OL16 3AU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Retired | 48 |
| Full-Time Employee | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Other | 9 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Education | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thames Street Nursery School Thames Street , OL16 5NY | - not rated | 1,322 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Street Nursery School South Street , OL16 2EP | - not rated | 1,583 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Howard Street Nursery School Howard Street , OL12 0PP | 3out of 4 | 2,363 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brimrod Nursery School Finsbury Street , OL11 4NB | - not rated | 3,368 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belfield Community School Samson Street , Belfield OL16 2XW | - not rated | 700 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorhouse Primary School Crossley Street , Milnrow OL16 4DR | - not rated | 760 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorhouse Academy Crossley Street , Milnrow OL16 4DR | 3out of 4 | 766 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Kingsway , OL16 4AW | 3out of 4 | 851 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School Rochdale Kingsway , OL16 4AW | - not rated | 851 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springhill High School Turf Hill Road , OL16 4XA | - not rated | 1,624 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway Park High School Turf Hill Road , OL16 4XA | 3out of 4 | 1,719 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's RC School Turf Hill Road , OL16 4XA | - not rated | 1,719 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway Park High School Turf Hill Road , OL16 4XA | - not rated | 1,719 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadfield Upper School Nelson Street , OL16 1NN | - not rated | 2,018 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsway Middle School Turf Hill Road , OL16 4XA | - not rated | 1,719 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Howarth Cross Middle School Albert Royds Street , OL16 2SU | - not rated | 1,785 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Redbrook Middle School Bridgefold Road , OL11 5BX | - not rated | 3,416 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Thornham Middle School Hill Top Drive , Kirkholt OL11 2EH | - not rated | 3,488 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Thrum Hall Middle School Thrum Hall Lane , OL12 6DE | - not rated | 3,662 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | 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 | 2,657 yd | Further education | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rochdale Sixth Form College College Road , OL12 6HY | - not rated | 2,657 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peppercorn 142 Rochdale Road , Pepercorn Cottage OL16 3DA | - not rated | 530 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Raise Rochdale Pupil Referral Service Saxon Hall , Samson Street OL16 2XW | 2out of 4 | 670 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Springside Albert Royds Street , Rochdale OL16 2SU | 3out of 4 | 1,785 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pathfinders School Shaw Cottage , Shaw Street OL12 9SN | - not rated | 1,823 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookland School 13 Newhey Road , Milnrow OL16 3NP | - not rated | 1,987 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee | Kingsway Retail Park, 3 Kingsway Retail Park | 213 yd | |
| KFC | Kentucky Fried Chicken Gb Ltd,, Kingsway | 213 yd | |
| McDonalds Restaurant | Kingsway Retail Park, Kingsway | 213 yd | |
| Sweet Stop Rochdale | 119 Milnrow Road | 1,075 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firgrove Club | 18 Leigh Street | 158 yd | |
| Crown & Shuttle | Crown And Shuttle, 170 Rochdale Road | 431 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boba Magic | 260 Rochdale Road | 142 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 8 Kingsway Retail Park, Kingsway | 213 yd | |
| Greggs | Unit 9, Kingsway Retail Park | 213 yd | |
| Knockout Snacks | 279 Milnrow Road | 477 yd | |
| Pizzaville | 4 Samson Street | 667 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Unit 2 Asda Rochdale Kingsway, Kingsway Retail Park, Kingsway | 213 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit 5 Kingsway Retail Park | 213 yd | |
| WM Morrison Supermarkets Limited | 285 Kingsway | 776 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Ann'S Church Hall ST ANNS CHURCH HALL ST ANNS CHURCH HALL BROCKLEBANK ROAD | 68 yd | |
| Firgrove Playing Fields COPPY BRIDGE DRIVE | grass pitches | 166 yd |
| Bellfield Mill Lane (Rochdale Sacred Heart) FIRGROVE GARDENS | grass pitches | 475 yd |
| Thistleyfield Bowling Club Halliwell Street | 707 yd | |
| Moorhouse Community Primary School CROSSLEY STREET | grass pitches | 763 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.