Newhey Road, Newhey, Rochdale, OL16 4JY

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OL16 4JY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	54%	50.3%	-3.7%	51.0%	-0.7%
Male	46%	49.7%	3.7%	49.0%	0.7%

Partnership Status

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	40.6%	42%	1.4%	37.9%	4.1%
Married: Opposite sex	37.4%	40%	2.6%	44.2%	-4.2%
Married: Same sex	0.8%	1.6%	0.8%	0.3%	1.3%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.1%	0.7%
Separated	3.1%	2%	-1.1%	2.2%	-0.2%
Divorced	11.4%	9.2%	-2.2%	9.1%	0.1%
Widowed	6.7%	4.4%	-2.3%	6.1%	-1.7%

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	51.2%	48.8%	-2.4%	48.4%	0.4%
Good health	30.7%	35.9%	5.2%	33.6%	2.3%
Fair health	11.7%	10.1%	-1.6%	12.7%	-2.6%
Bad health	5.5%	3.7%	-1.8%	4.0%	-0.3%
Very bad health	0.9%	1.5%	0.6%	1.2%	0.3%

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	22%	16.5%	-5.5%	18.2%	-1.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	16.1%	11.4%	-4.7%	9.6%	1.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	20.9%	15.7%	-5.2%	13.4%	2.3%
Apprenticeship	4.7%	9%	4.3%	5.3%	3.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	14.2%	19.2%	5.0%	16.9%	2.3%
Degree or Similar	16.9%	26.7%	9.8%	33.8%	-7.1%
Other	5.1%	1.6%	-3.5%	2.8%	-1.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.7% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Other Asian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%
Black African	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	2.5%	-2.2%
Mixed White and African	0.6%	1.5%	0.9%	0.4%	1.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.9%	1.2%	0.3%	0.9%	0.3%
Mixed Other	1.2%	0.6%	-0.6%	0.8%	-0.2%
White	96.9%	95.7%	-1.2%	81.4%	14.3%
Arab	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	97.2%	96.6%	-0.6%	83.2%	13.4%
European Union	0.9%	1.5%	0.6%	6.1%	-4.6%
Africa	0.9%	0.9%	0.0%	2.7%	-1.8%
Middle East and Asia	0%	0.6%	0.6%	5.6%	-5.0%
Oceania	0.9%	0.3%	-0.6%	0.3%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.9%	96%	-0.9%	83.2%	12.8%
10+ Years	0.6%	2.8%	2.2%	9.8%	-7.0%
5-10 Years	0.3%	1.2%	0.9%	2.9%	-1.7%
2-5 Years	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	1.8%	0%	-1.8%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	82.8%	76.7%	6.1%
Ireland	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
Germany	1.2%	0.2%	1.0%
Middle East	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
South-East Asia	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
No passport held	14.7%	13.5%	1.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	41.1%	37.2%	3.9%
Christian	52.5%	46.2%	6.3%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Not answered	6.1%	6.0%	0.1%

Safety

Is Newhey Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Newhey Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Littleborough Lakeside 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 -19.4%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 56% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£43,200

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in OL16 4JY, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 6/10 (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 - 9/10 (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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 7/10 (above 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) - 7/10 (above 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) - 8/10 (high )
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 Newhey Road are based on 224 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 Newhey Road, Newhey, Rochdale, OL16 4JY

Estimated Average Property Prices for OL16 4JY

Average Price
£268,145

Semi-Detached
£199,665

Terraced
£161,707

Detached
£900,450

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£130,072

Estimated Average Property Prices for Newhey Road

Average Price
£182,701

Semi-Detached
£201,990

Terraced
£160,950

Detached
£561,062

Flats/Maisonettes
£117,784

Other
£324,259

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Newhey Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
250 Newhey Road, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building	£190,000	2024-08-05	£196,242
238 Newhey Road, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building	£128,000	2023-01-06	£136,832
248 Newhey Road, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building	£115,000	2021-07-30	£128,045
236 Newhey Road, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building	£94,000	2021-05-28	£120,199
238 Newhey Road, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building	£110,000	2021-04-16	£141,334

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for OL16 4JY

Employment

OL16 4JY 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	103
Part-Time Employee	40
Retired	31
Self-Employed	22
Student (economically inactive)	14
Long-Term Sick or disabled	13
Looking after home or family	12
Unemployed	7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	7
Other	5

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	33
Manufacturing	22
Human health and social work activities	21
Education	17
Construction	15
Administrative and support service activities	10
Accommodation and food service activities	10
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	8
Transport and storage	7
Other	6
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Financial and insurance activities	5
Real estate activities	4
Information and communication	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	3

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	4,964 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Newhey Community Primary School Hawthorn Lane , Newhey OL16 4JX	3out of 4	142 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Thomas' Church of England Primary School Huddersfield Road , Newhey OL16 3QZ	3out of 4	538 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Milnrow Parish Church of England Primary School St James Street , Milnrow OL16 3JT	3out of 4	1,489 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Rushcroft Primary School Trent Road , Shaw OL2 7YL	3out of 4	1,801 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Crossgates Primary School Kiln Lane , Milnrow OL16 3HB	3out of 4	1,834 yd	Foundation school	No	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	1,025 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Crompton House Church of England Academy Rochdale Road , Shaw OL2 7HS	3out of 4	2,355 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Kingsway Park High School Turf Hill Road , OL16 4XA	3out of 4	2,770 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Cuthbert's RC High School Shaw Road , Thornham OL16 4RX	2out of 4	3,032 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
E-Act Royton and Crompton Academy Blackshaw Lane , Royton OL2 6NT	1out of 4	3,933 yd	Academy sponsor led	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	5,030 yd	Academy 16-19 converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Farrowdale House School Farrowdale House Farrow st , Shaw OL2 7AD	- not rated	2,896 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Rochdale Pupil Referral Service Saxon Hall Site , Samson Street OL16 2XW	3out of 4	3,419 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Springside Albert Royds Street , Rochdale OL16 2SU	3out of 4	4,497 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Beech House School 184 Manchester Road , OL11 4JQ	- not rated	4,777 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Meadows School Egerton House , Wardle Road OL12 9EN	- not rated	4,794 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Char Steakhouse	14 Huddersfield Road	144 yd
Ellenroad Trust Ltd	Ellenroad Engine House, Elizabethan Way	559 yd
The Cedar Tree @	The Sheaf, Haugh Fold	816 yd
Subway @ BP Garage	Newhey Road	928 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Suzi Q's	Newhey Liberal Club, Huddersfield Road	119 yd
The John Milne	The John Milne, Newhey Road	513 yd
Free Trade Tavern	Free Trade Tavern, 115 Newhey Road	513 yd
Slip Inn	Slip Inn, 65 Newhey Road	744 yd
The Higher Bird i'th Hand	113 Huddersfield Road	774 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
New China City	27B Huddersfield Road	119 yd
Newhey Chinese Takeaway	12 Gordon Street	202 yd
Fireaway Pizza	4 Pennine Precinct, Newhey Road	938 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Newhey Community Primary School HAWTHORNE LANE	grass pitches	240 yd
Body Matters UNIT 9 UNIT 9 TWO BRIDGES ROAD	health and fitness suite	338 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	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%

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	77.2 Mbit/s
Average download speed	61.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	80 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	80 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	16.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.