Affluence in OL16 3TW
How OL16 3TW ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Milnrow East & Newhey
- Council
- Rochdale
- Region
- North West
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,437 (2024)
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How well off OL16 3TW is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the OL16 3TW area averages decile 7.0 of 10 — more affluent than most of England. Its weakest domain is barriers to housing and services (decile 4.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Barriers to housing and services4.0
- Health and disability5.0
- Crime5.0
- Living environment5.0
- Employment7.0
- Children in low-income families7.0
- Income8.0
- Education and skills8.0
- Older people in low-income households9.0
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 3TW area is broadly in line with that, at 61.7%. 22.4% are retired and 5.6% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the OL16 3TW area is above that, at 41.6%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the OL16 3TW area is broadly in line with that, at 33%. 12.6% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood OL16 3TW sits in (Milnrow East & Newhey): about 1,437 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.