Affluence in OL16 4LX
How OL16 4LX ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Milnrow East & Newhey
- Council
- Rochdale
- Region
- North West
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,484 (2024)
OL16 4LXRochdale
How well off OL16 4LX is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the OL16 4LX area averages decile 4.0 of 10 — more deprived than most of England. Its weakest domain is crime (decile 2.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Crime2.0
- Living environment2.0
- Health and disability3.0
- Barriers to housing and services3.0
- Income5.0
- Education and skills5.0
- Children in low-income families5.0
- Older people in low-income households5.0
- Employment6.0
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 4LX area is broadly in line with that, at 59.8%. 25.5% are retired and 6.2% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the OL16 4LX area is broadly in line with that, at 35.2%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the OL16 4LX area is below that, at 29.5%. 16.8% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood OL16 4LX sits in (Milnrow East & Newhey): about 1,484 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.