Milnrow vs Rochdale
Which is better to live in? Distance: 2.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Milnrow offers lower property prices by roughly 0%. Rochdale has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Milnrow edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Milnrow
£222,715
Rochdale
£223,166
Crime Rate
Milnrow
105.7
Rochdale
105.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Milnrow
100.0%
Rochdale
87.9%
Avg Download Speed
Milnrow
441.1
Rochdale
441.1
EPC Rating
Milnrow
71.6
Rochdale
71.6
Median Income
Milnrow
£29,228
Rochdale
£29,228
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestThe average house price in Milnrow is £222,715, which is 0% less than Rochdale at £223,166. The most affordable entry point in Milnrow is a flat at £117,125, while in Rochdale it is a flat at £122,730.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 9% pricier in Milnrow (£165,278 vs £151,186).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Milnrow prices grew faster — 47% vs 44%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestWith 105.5 offences per 1,000 people, Rochdale is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Milnrow's 105.7 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Milnrow is violent-crime, while in Rochdale it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in North WestMilnrow has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 87.9% in Rochdale. Milnrow has 4 schools in total, while Rochdale has 38.
Milnrow School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Rochdale School Inspection Breakdown
87.9% of 38 schools (33 primary, 5 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Milnrow | Rochdale |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 38 |
| Primary | 3 | 33 |
| Secondary | 1 | 5 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 87.9% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Milnrow offers faster average downloads at 441.1 Mbps, compared to 441.1 Mbps in Rochdale. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.8% of premises in Milnrow and 97.8% in Rochdale. Gigabit availability stands at 82.7% in Milnrow and 82.7% in Rochdale.
Milnrow is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (441 vs 441 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Milnrow are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.6 (band C) versus 71.6 (band C) in Rochdale. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,120 in Milnrow and £1,120 in Rochdale. 71% of homes in Milnrow have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 71% in Rochdale.
Milnrow has more energy-efficient housing — 71% reach band C or above, vs 71% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,227.5 in Milnrow and £29,227.5 in Rochdale. The median age is 39.9 in Milnrow and 39.9 in Rochdale. Employment rates stand at 53.2% in Milnrow and 53.2% in Rochdale. Owner-occupancy is 60.3% in Milnrow versus 60.3% in Rochdale.
| Indicator | Milnrow | Rochdale |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,237 | 110,988 |
| Median Age | 39.9 | 39.9 |
| Median Household Income | £29,227.5 | £29,227.5 |
| Employment Rate | 53.2% | 53.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 60.3% | 60.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 25.5% | 25.5% |
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