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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 75 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
Flats26£136,500
Semi-Detached17£222,000
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

M112JW

Victoria Street

M112NQ

Ashton Old Road

M112SL

Ashton Old Road

M114BW

Ravensbury Street

M114DQ

Stuart Street

M114HF

Whiteley Street

M114JB

East Grange Avenue

M114LX

Second Avenue

M114RD

Coatbridge Street

M114SG

Ashton New Road

M114TB

Crabtree Lane

M111DX

Rock Street

M111GZ

Toxteth Street

M111JR

Holmpark Road

M111LT

Ryan Street

M111LW

Ashton Old Road

M112AB

Mill Street

M112JG

Timperley Street

M114EA

Ashton New Road

M114GB

Lavenham Avenue

M114HR

Clayton Street

M114JP

Hartington Drive

M114PE

Ashton New Road

M114WH

Clayton Hall Road

M111HZ

Neston Street

M111WX

Harrogate Close

M114HZ

Glamis Avenue

M114PP

Hamnett Street

M114WD

Auden Close

M111BY

Chariot Street

M111WQ

Ackroyd Street

M112LQ

Clayton & Openshaw

M112PD

Parkhouse Street

M114QN

Folkestone Road West

M114TX

Canberra Street

M111AY

Eastern By Pass

M111DB

Ashton Old Road

M111EY

Burman Street

M111FZ

Chariot Street

M111GJ

Louisa Street

M111JQ

Aldermoor Close

M112EX

Greenside Street

M112FR

South Street

M112HD

Ashton Old Road

M112ZN

Brade Close

M114BR

Hartington Drive

M114FP

Ashurst Avenue

M114HP

Enfield Drive

M114LL

Folkestone Road East

M114ND

Lingfield Road

M114PD

Ashton New Road

M114WP

Canberra Street

M114FY

Tartan Street

M114RW

Stanton Street

M111DU

Wheler Street

M111GW

Evington Avenue

M111WR

Ryan Street

M112AS

Clayton Lane

M112HL

Applecross Walk

M114ED

Barrington Street

M114FS

Combe Close

M111AW

Kenchester Avenue

M111DT

Wheler Street

M111GG

Sandywell Street

M111LP

Capital Road

M114FE

Bamford Street

M114JA

Marina Crescent

M114LG

Sandgate Avenue

M114TY

Clayton & Openshaw

M114WL

Canberra Street

M111ET

Silverdale Street

M111JW

Abbey Hey Lane

M114LQ

Folkestone Road

M111JY

Delamere Street

M111SS

Mill Street

M112BY

Selby Street

M112JU

Dunston Street

M112JY

Emily Beavan Close

M114WN

Eastern By Pass

M402BR

Ridings Street

M112GL

Greer Street

M111BF

Buckley Street

M111NW

Lees Street

M112JX

Parkhouse Street

M114DZ

Side Street

M114JD

Midville Road

M114TG

Stillwater Drive

M111JX

Ashton Old Road

M111NH

Brinklow Close

M112AW

Colliery Street

M112BZ

Whitworth Street

M112NZ

Whitworth Street East

M114NB

Ravensbury Street

M114QU

Stokes Street

M111EE

Brock Close

M111JG

Ashton Old Road

M111PE

Burman Street

M112BP

Windermere Close

M112JH

Brigham Street

M112JL

Meech Street

Data Sources

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