Willows Cottages, Milnrow, Rochdale, OL16 4DS

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OL16 4DS is primarily male, with 57.5% 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	49.2%	42.5%	-6.7%	51.0%	-8.5%
Male	50.8%	57.5%	6.7%	49.0%	8.5%

Partnership Status

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 4DS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.7% 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	35.9%	47.7%	11.8%	37.9%	9.8%
Married: Opposite sex	48.3%	33.3%	-15.0%	44.2%	-10.9%
Separated	2.4%	3.2%	0.8%	2.2%	1.0%
Divorced	10%	9.5%	-0.5%	9.1%	0.4%
Widowed	3.3%	6.3%	3.0%	6.1%	0.2%

Health

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	45.1%	42.4%	-2.7%	48.4%	-6.0%
Good health	31.1%	35.1%	4.0%	33.6%	1.5%
Fair health	17%	17.2%	0.2%	12.7%	4.5%
Bad health	6.8%	4.2%	-2.6%	4.0%	0.2%
Very bad health	0%	1.1%	1.1%	1.2%	-0.1%

Education and Qualifications

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	23.4%	25.8%	2.4%	18.2%	7.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	19.6%	9%	-10.6%	9.6%	-0.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.7%	13.6%	-4.1%	13.4%	0.2%
Apprenticeship	3.8%	12.7%	8.9%	5.3%	7.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.5%	12.7%	1.2%	16.9%	-4.2%
Degree or Similar	17.7%	24.4%	6.7%	33.8%	-9.4%
Other	6.2%	1.8%	-4.4%	2.8%	-1.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi	1.5%	1.2%	-0.3%	1.1%	0.1%
Chinese	0.8%	1.9%	1.1%	0.7%	1.2%
Indian	0.8%	1.2%	0.4%	3.1%	-1.9%
Pakistani	8.3%	8.1%	-0.2%	2.7%	5.4%
Black African	0%	1.2%	1.2%	2.5%	-1.3%
Black Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and African	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	0.9%	-0.5%
White	87.5%	85%	-2.5%	81.4%	3.6%
Other	0%	1.2%	1.2%	1.6%	-0.4%

Country of Birth

In this area, 90% 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	91.3%	90%	-1.3%	83.2%	6.8%
European Union	1.1%	2.7%	1.6%	6.1%	-3.4%
Rest of Europe	0.8%	0.4%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
Africa	0%	1.1%	1.1%	2.7%	-1.6%
Middle East and Asia	6.4%	5.7%	-0.7%	5.6%	0.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.3%	-1.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	90.9%	90%	-0.9%	83.2%	6.8%
10+ Years	1.5%	6.9%	5.4%	9.8%	-2.9%
5-10 Years	0%	1.9%	1.9%	2.9%	-1.0%
2-5 Years	0.8%	1.1%	0.3%	2.2%	-1.1%
Less than 2 years	6.8%	0%	-6.8%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	84%	76.7%	7.3%
Lithuania	0.8%	0.3%	0.5%
Poland	0.8%	1.3%	-0.5%
Other EU countries	0.4%	1.5%	-1.1%
Eastern Asia	1.1%	0.3%	0.8%
Southern Asia	1.1%	1.2%	-0.1%
South-East Asia	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
No passport held	11.5%	13.5%	-2.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	40.3%	37.2%	3.1%
Christian	42.6%	46.2%	-3.6%
Buddhist	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Hindu	1.1%	1.7%	-0.6%
Muslim	10.6%	6.5%	4.1%
Not answered	4.9%	6.0%	-1.1%

Safety

Is Willows Cottages Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Willows Cottages was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Kingsway 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 -19.1%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 77% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£37,500

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in OL16 4DS, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 8/10 (high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Willows Cottages are based on 4 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Rochdale.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Willows Cottages, Milnrow, Rochdale, OL16 4DS

Estimated Average Property Prices for OL16 4DS

Average Price
£159,252

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£159,252

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Willows Cottages

Average Price
£199,389

Semi-Detached
£208,979

Terraced
£189,799

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Willows CottagesStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
4 Willows Cottages, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building	£160,000	2024-12-19	£160,601
4 Willows Cottages, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building	£118,000	2014-12-08	£218,997
4 Willows Cottages, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£122,500	2006-12-14	£217,957
4 Willows Cottages, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£45,000	2000-11-17	£200,000

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for OL16 4DS

Employment

OL16 4DS area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.

OL16 4DS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	82
Retired	50
Self-Employed	28
Long-Term Sick or disabled	17
Part-Time Employee	16
Looking after home or family	10
Other	8
Student (economically inactive)	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Unemployed	4

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	23
Construction	19
Manufacturing	13
Human health and social work activities	13
Education	12
Transport and storage	10
Other	9
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	5
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Administrative and support service activities	4
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	3
Information and communication	3
Financial and insurance activities	2

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Howard Street Nursery School Howard Street , OL12 0PP	3out of 4	2,940 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Moorhouse Academy Crossley Street , Milnrow OL16 4DR	- not rated	163 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Milnrow Parish Church of England Primary School St James Street , Milnrow OL16 3JT	3out of 4	849 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School Rochdale Kingsway , OL16 4AW	3out of 4	1,047 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Crossgates Primary School Kiln Lane , Milnrow OL16 3HB	3out of 4	1,054 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Belfield Community School Samson Street , Belfield OL16 2XW	3out of 4	1,301 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hollingworth Academy Cornfield Street , Milnrow OL16 3DR	4out of 4	1,440 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Kingsway Park High School Turf Hill Road , OL16 4XA	3out of 4	1,732 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Cuthbert's RC High School Shaw Road , Thornham OL16 4RX	2out of 4	3,115 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Wardle Academy Birch Road , Wardle OL12 9RD	3out of 4	3,487 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Falinge Park High School Falinge Road , Shawclough OL12 6LD	3out of 4	3,744 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Rochdale Sixth Form College College Road , OL12 6HY	- not rated	3,173 yd	Academy 16-19 converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Rochdale Pupil Referral Service Saxon Hall Site , Samson Street OL16 2XW	3out of 4	1,255 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Springside Albert Royds Street , Rochdale OL16 2SU	3out of 4	2,345 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Meadows School Egerton House , Wardle Road OL12 9EN	- not rated	2,717 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Rochdale Islamic Academy Greenbank Rd , Rochdale OL12 0HZ	- not rated	2,883 yd	Other independent school	No	Girls	More About School
Rochdale Islamic Academy 36 Taylor Street , OL12 0HX	- not rated	2,937 yd	Other independent school	No	Boys	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Oliver's Cafe	32 Dale Street	650 yd
Milnrow Balti Restaurant	22-24 Dale Street	652 yd
McDonalds Restaurant	Kingsway Retail Park, Kingsway	662 yd
Costa Coffee	Kingsway Retail Park, 3 Kingsway Retail Park	663 yd
KFC	Kentucky Fried Chicken Gb Ltd,, Kingsway	663 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Crown & Shuttle	Crown And Shuttle, 170 Rochdale Road	293 yd
Firgrove Club	18 Leigh Street	558 yd
Milnrow Working Mens Club	Milnrow Working Mens Club, 131 Dale Street	563 yd
Tim Bobbin	Tim Bobbin Hotel, 3 Dale Street	568 yd
Haydens Kitchen at The Gallows	The Gallows, Kiln Lane	768 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Chop Suey Bar	2 Kiln Lane	554 yd
Omar Sharif's	1 Dale Street	568 yd
Boba Magic	260 Rochdale Road	576 yd
Davids	16 Dale Street	652 yd
Subway	Unit 8 Kingsway Retail Park, Kingsway	663 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Aldi	Elizabethan Way	520 yd
The Co operative	Dale Street	652 yd
Iceland	Unit 5 Kingsway Retail Park	662 yd
Asda	Unit 2 Asda Rochdale Kingsway, Kingsway Retail Park, Kingsway	663 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Moorhouse Community Primary School CROSSLEY STREET	grass pitches	57 yd
Thistleyfield Bowling Club Halliwell Street		159 yd
Firgrove Playing Fields COPPY BRIDGE DRIVE	grass pitches	717 yd
St Ann'S Church Hall ST ANNS CHURCH HALL ST ANNS CHURCH HALL BROCKLEBANK ROAD		774 yd
The Soccer Village WILDHOUSE FARM WILDHOUSE FARM WILD HOUSE LANE	artificial grass pitch	888 yd
Milnrow Cricket Club Harbour Lane	grass pitches, tennis courts	987 yd
Bellfield Mill Lane (Rochdale Sacred Heart) FIRGROVE GARDENS	grass pitches	1,064 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	0.0%

Speed Aviability

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.