Last updated May 2026

Area guide · Greater Manchester

Living in Milnrow

A snapshot of life in Milnrow, North West — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Milnrow is a village in Greater Manchester, North West with a population of 9,237. The average house price is £222,715 and the overall crime rate is 105.7 per 1,000 residents.

Where Milnrow ranks

Population

9,237

Avg House Price

£222,715

Crime Rate

105.7/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

441 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£29,227.5

Median Age

39.9

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Milnrow's detached homes (£360,240) command roughly 3.1× the price of a flat (£117,125).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Milnrow prices have risen 47% over the last 9 years (£151,330 → £222,715).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£360,240	£330,000	25
Semi-Detached	£215,221	£208,950	49
Terraced	£165,278	£157,500	36
Flat	£117,125	£122,500	8

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Milnrow is 105.7 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Milnrow: violent crime (41% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	4
Primary	3
Secondary	1
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Crossgates Primary School	Primary	Good
Hollingworth Academy	Secondary	Good
Milnrow Parish Church of England Primary School	Primary	Good
Moorhouse Academy	Primary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Milnrow averages 441 Mbps — 341% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Milnrow homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 71% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	71.6
% Rated C or Above	71%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,120

Demographics & Economy

Population	9,237
Median Age	39.9
Median Household Income	£29,227.5
Employment Rate	53.2%
Owner Occupied	60.3%
Degree-Level Qualified	25.5%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Milnrow?

The average house price in Milnrow is £222,715 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Milnrow?

The most affordable entry point in Milnrow is a flat, with an average price of £117,125.

Is Milnrow a safe place to live?

Milnrow has a recorded crime rate of 105.7 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

How are the schools in Milnrow?

Milnrow has 4 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Milnrow?

Average broadband download speeds in Milnrow are around 441 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 97.8% of premises.

How big is Milnrow?

Milnrow is a settlement in Greater Manchester with a population of approximately 9,237.

Most compared with

How does Milnrow stack up against its neighbours?

Accrington

Milnrow

House price: £145,475 · £222,715
Crime rate: 93.3 · 105.7
Distance: 14.2 mi

Ashton-under-Lyne

Milnrow

House price: £214,995 · £222,715
Crime rate: 95.4 · 105.7
Distance: 8.3 mi

Audenshaw

Milnrow

House price: £238,857 · £222,715
Crime rate: 95.2 · 105.7
Distance: 9.5 mi

Bacup

Milnrow

House price: £190,117 · £222,715
Crime rate: 64.2 · 105.7
Distance: 7.2 mi

Bolton (Bolton)

Milnrow

House price: £261,398 · £222,715
Crime rate: 98.4 · 105.7
Distance: 13.3 mi

Bredbury and Woodley

Milnrow

House price: £255,764 · £222,715
Crime rate: 75.1 · 105.7
Distance: 13.0 mi

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