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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 moderate crime levels, with around 100 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 45.3% 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 £37,440 per year. There are 11 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
45.3%
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
37.75(+2%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.37(-1%)
Public order
16.83(+67%)
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

Based on 77 recent sales, the median property price is £155,000 in Clayton & Openshaw area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £17,500,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Clayton & Openshaw over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached2£258,750
Flats27£138,000
Semi-Detached18£217,000
Terraced30£163,600

10 years median price trend in Clayton & Openshaw

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Clayton & Openshaw.

All postcodes in Clayton & Openshaw

M436AS

Cheeryble Street

M113AE

Mill Street

M114ES

Readitt Walk

M111WF

Catherine Street

M112BB

Windermere Close

M114NX

Lingfield Road

M112JQ

Victoria Street

M112NE

The Dresser Centre

M114EZ

Frankland Close

M114JQ

Bury Place

M114JS

Newham Avenue

M111JP

Gransmoor Road

M111NU

Wetherby Street

M111HH

Ashton Old Road

M112AL

Mill Street

M112AQ

Stopley Walk

M112FT

Clayton & Openshaw

M112GF

Bob Massey Close

M114PL

Ronald Street

M111BQ

Clayton & Openshaw

M111GD

Coddington Avenue

M111HJ

Ashton Old Road

M111PX

Abbey Hey Lane

M111QB

Fairfield Road

M112EN

Cornwall Street

M112LD

Columbine Street

M114RH

Coatbridge Street

M436TH

Gransmoor Road

M111AR

Cheadle Street

M111DH

Wheler Street

M112EB

Stainburn Road

M112FF

Clayton Lane

M112FN

Herne Street

M112GW

Kelbrook Road

M112JZ

Stainburn Road

M114GE

Trimdon Close

M114JT

Southfields Avenue

M114QY

Coatbridge Street

M114RG

Linfield Street

M114WW

Stanton Street

M112EZ

Clayton & Openshaw

M111HW

Ashton Old Road

M111LG

Melville Close

M112AH

Herne Street

M112AT

Beede Street

M112ER

Stainburn Road

M112EY

South Street

M112GP

Clayton & Openshaw

M112HH

Clayton & Openshaw

M112HP

Edith Cavell Close

M112PN

Clayton & Openshaw

M114DG

Stuart Street

M114FN

John Heywood Street

M114SD

Roslin Street

M111GF

Aldermoor Close

M111GY

Crabtree Lane

M111QE

Clayton & Openshaw

M114AF

The Waterfront

M114BJ

Clayton Street

M114GF

Ravensbury Street

M114LP

Folkestone Road East

M114RX

Ashton New Road

M114WE

North Road

M111BA

Chariot Street

M111BB

Sandywell Street

M111NN

Rushton Grove

M112BD

Outrington Drive

M112HJ

Greenside Street

M114HJ

Whiteley Street

M114HN

Halton Road

M114PW

Dargai Street

M436LX

Astan Avenue

M112FB

Ashton Old Road

M112FS

Compass Street

M114GA

Powell Street

M114WQ

North Road

M111AD

Louisa Street

M111BW

Wayne Street

M111GE

Bendall Street

M111NX

Lees Street

M112AN

Mayton Street

M112EL

Herne Street

M112FW

Craydon Street

M112LF

Chisholm Street

M114AU

The Waterfront

M114HE

Franton Road

M114LJ

Folkestone Road

M114NW

Eastern By Pass

M114QA

Powell Street

M114RY

Braddon Street

M436AU

Edge Lane

M111AU

Harley Street

M111LE

Stanley Street

M111NG

Ogden Lane

M114DB

The Waterfront

M114EQ

Pioneer Street

M114NJ

Walsden Street

M114TT

Bank Bridge Road

M111LL

Alton Square

M112LH

Botha Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.