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About

Clayton & Openshaw is a residential and industrial ward in east Manchester. The area includes Clayton's dense terraced housing and the more open spaces around Openshaw. Industry has long been a presence here, with current activity focused around the Ashton Canal and major roads like Ashton Old Road.

A notable local landmark is the Clayton Hall Living History Museum, a moated Tudor house surrounded by modern housing. The ward contains several green spaces, including Clayton Vale along the River Medlock, which provides walking routes. The area is directly served by the Manchester Metrolink, with stops at Clayton Hall and Edge Lane.

Area overview

On average Clayton & Openshaw has very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 100 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the North West average of 109 per 1,000. Approximately 45.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Clayton & Openshaw is £37,448 per year. There are 7 schools in Clayton & Openshaw: 7 primary (2 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Clayton & Openshaw is home to around 20,029 people, with a population density of about 4,045.8 per km².

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
100
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
45.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Clayton & Openshaw Population
20,029
Population density
4,045.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
37.8(+1%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.37(+2%)
Public order
16.83(+66%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.48(+28%)
Other theft
8.39(+27%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,015
45.02%
African
4,189
20.92%
Other White
1,205
6.02%
Pakistani
949
4.74%
Other Black
624
3.12%
Total population: 20,024

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
4,183
28.33%
No qualifications
4,007
27.14%
Level 3 (A level)
1,963
13.3%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,861
12.61%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,518
10.28%
Total 16+ residents: 14,763

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
2,305
29.9%
Private landlord or letting agency
2,022
26.23%
Owns with a mortgage
1,221
15.84%
Owns outright
1,028
13.34%
Social rents from council
858
11.13%
Total households: 7,709

Property prices in Clayton & Openshaw

Median price£175,000
Price per sq ft£233
Sales (last 12 months)99
Typical range (middle 50%)£139K – £236K

Based on 99 recent sales, the median property price is £175,000 (about £233 per square foot) in Clayton & Openshaw area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £570,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Clayton & Openshaw over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£325,000£258
Semi-Detached25£235,000£269
Terraced42£192,500£230
Flats31£127,500£221

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Clayton & Openshaw

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Clayton & Openshaw.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£121,500£114,000£114,625£90,000
2017£167,000£126,500£144,500£99,950
2018£145,950£130,975£162,500£110,500
2019£148,498£121,000£147,995£117,750
2020£188,000£110,000£185,000£135,000
2021£208,250£125,000£170,000£150,000
2022£234,500£126,250£186,000£155,000
2023£274,750£130,000£188,000£158,750
2024£150,000£151,000£201,000£166,000
2025£277,500£130,000£220,000£170,250
2026£127,500£257,500£195,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Clayton & Openshaw.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Clayton & Openshaw.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£171£193£139£95
2017£168£184£154£114
2018£205£214£165£116
2019£232£209£169£133
2020£246£140£175£144
2021£238£190£189£165
2022£312£207£240£179
2023£320£242£236£177
2024£196£243£238£184
2025£258£223£261£185
2026£223£293£236
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Clayton & Openshaw.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Clayton & Openshaw in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Manchester district.

Band A£1,541
Band B£1,798
Band C£2,055
Band D£2,312
Band E£2,826
Band F£3,340
Band G£3,853
Band H£4,624

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Clayton & Openshaw ward.

Local councillors

Thomas Frederick Robinson

Clayton & Openshaw - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Frequently asked questions about Clayton & Openshaw

Is Clayton & Openshaw safe?

Clayton & Openshaw records about 100 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Clayton & Openshaw?

The median sale price in Clayton & Openshaw is £175,000 (about £233 per square foot) based on 99 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Clayton & Openshaw?

Clayton & Openshaw has 7 primary schools (2 rated Outstanding, 4 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Clayton & Openshaw?

Clayton & Openshaw scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Clayton & Openshaw sits around rank 1,947 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Clayton & Openshaw?

The average household income in Clayton & Openshaw is around £37,448 per year, and 45% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Clayton & Openshaw?

Clayton & Openshaw is represented by 1 elected councillor: Thomas Frederick Robinson (Labour Party).

All postcodesin Clayton & Openshaw

M112GQ

Greenside Street

M114LN

South Crescent

M114EG

Tartan Street

M111BY

Chariot Street

M112FT

Clayton & Openshaw

M114RX

Ashton New Road

M113AE

Mill Street

M114GD

Tartan Street

M114DX

Wandsworth Avenue

M114RP

Ashton New Road

M111AE

Iris Avenue

M112NL

Ashton Old Road

M114SB

Uxbridge Avenue

M114HE

Franton Road

M114QA

Powell Street

M114PE

Ashton New Road

M114PA

Ashton New Road

M112LB

Botha Close

M114DH

Willdale Close

M111GY

Crabtree Lane

M111JE

Silverlace Avenue

M112PA

Greenside Street

M114QZ

Coatbridge Street

M111JY

Delamere Street

M112GT

Clayton & Openshaw

M111AG

Cheadle Street

M114QS

Clayton & Openshaw

M114QT

Ashton New Road

M112AT

Beede Street

M111AY

Eastern By Pass

M114JL

Ravensbury Street

M112LZ

Ogden Lane

M112FB

Wood Street

M114NW

Eastern By Pass

M114FP

Ashurst Avenue

M111JZ

Capital Road

M112FY

South Street

M112PE

South Street

M112GX

Elrick Walk

M111GJ

Louisa Street

M111ET

Silverdale Street

M114NE

North Road

M111WX

Harrogate Close

M114WR

Vale Street

M114SQ

Cantrell Street

M114JJ

Ravensbury Street

M114PN

Dargai Street

M114EW

Ben Street

M112BX

Attewell Street

M114TN

Fairclough Street

M112ED

Mill Street

M114WX

Morden Avenue

M111WS

Mattison Street

M114HS

Sunningdale Avenue

M112LQ

Clayton & Openshaw

M111BN

Clayton & Openshaw

M114SZ

Sable Way

M112AL

Mill Street

M436AT

Fairfield Road

M111QF

Edison Street

M111EE

Brock Close

M111WG

Ogden Lane

M111QB

Fairfield Road

M111AW

Kenchester Avenue

M114GE

Trimdon Close

M112AW

Colliery Street

M111WF

Catherine Street

M114DW

Mill Street

M114BR

Hartington Drive

M114TG

Stillwater Drive

M111WP

Varna Street

M111NY

Dorman Street

M436BY

Silverdale Street

M112EP

Turing Close

M112WL

Cornwall Street Industrial Estate

M114FT

Pioneer Street

M114GT

Ashton New Road

M114FQ

Stockholm Street

M111EF

Sandywell Close

M112DN

Stainburn Road

M114NY

North Road

M114LP

Folkestone Road East

M114JP

Hartington Drive

M111BR

Clayton Industrial Estate

M112NE

The Dresser Centre

M112HP

Edith Cavell Close

M114HL

Lowestead Road

M112NS

Cornwall Street

M112JB

Clayton & Openshaw

M111LD

Abbey Hey Lane

M114LQ

Folkestone Road

M114DN

Stuart Street

M114LY

Third Avenue

M112JP

Kincraig Close

M112LY

Victoria Street

M114EJ

North Road

M112NP

Welcomb Street

M111DA

Ashton Old Road

M111AH

Louisa Street

M114BG

John Heywood Street