Affluence in OL16 3NS
How OL16 3NS ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Milnrow East & Newhey
- Council
- Rochdale
- Region
- North West
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,596 (2024)
OL16 3NSRochdale
How well off OL16 3NS is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the OL16 3NS area averages decile 3.0 of 10 — more deprived than most of England. Its weakest domain is health and disability (decile 2.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Health and disability2.0
- Crime3.0
- Living environment3.0
- Income4.0
- Employment4.0
- Older people in low-income households4.0
- Education and skills5.0
- Children in low-income families5.0
- Barriers to housing and services6.0
Household income
ONS's estimate of mean household income before tax, 2022/23. Published for neighbourhoods of around 7,000 people; areas spanning several are weighted by households.
Who is in work
Across England, 55.7% of adults are in work; the OL16 3NS area is broadly in line with that, at 57.1%. 23.2% are retired and 5.8% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the OL16 3NS area is broadly in line with that, at 30.5%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the OL16 3NS area is below that, at 27.6%. 20.6% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood OL16 3NS sits in (Milnrow East & Newhey): about 1,596 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.