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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

M114EB

Coghlan Close

M114EU

Coghlan Close

M114NY

North Road

M114PR

Seymour Road South

M111GT

West Bank

M111BU

Ashton Old Road

M111PG

Florence Street

M112FQ

Parkhouse Street

M112GE

Clayton & Openshaw

M112LE

Chisholm Street

M114BF

Thirsfield Drive

M114HS

Sunningdale Avenue

M114HW

John Heywood Street

M114LF

North Road

M111FW

Stenson Square

M111NF

Club Street

M111PB

Cheeryble Street

M111PU

Barrass Street

M111WS

Mattison Street

M112EF

Herne Street

M112GJ

Elysian Street

M112GY

Clayton & Openshaw

M112JB

Clayton & Openshaw

M112PH

Wilson Street

M114BH

Winswell Close

M114FX

Ranelagh Street

M114NL

Canberra Street

M114RQ

Croft Street

M114SR

Bebbington Street

M112AP

Colliery Street

M112GD

Clayton & Openshaw

M112WJ

New Smithfield Market

M112WQ

Cornwall Street

M114TU

Upper Lake Drive

M111NR

Rushton Grove

M111PQ

Dobson Street

M113BS

Mill Street

M114FB

Barrington Street

M114HL

Lowestead Road

M114NP

Hurstbourne Avenue

M114SW

Wesham Road

M436JP

North Road

M111PN

Mossfield Street

M112EE

Turing Close

M114NT

Lingfield Road

M114PZ

Schofield Street

M114TL

Stillwater Drive

M111BS

Ranmore Avenue

M111GU

Rayleigh Avenue

M112AA

Mill Street

M114FQ

Stockholm Street

M114HH

Whiteley Street

M114NH

Stanton Street

M114XB

Viola Street

M111AE

Iris Avenue

M111PA

Youth Close

M112LB

Botha Close

M112LT

Eccles Close

M112NG

Ashton Old Road

M114DW

Mill Street

M114NQ

Andre Street

M111AJ

Saunton Road

M111DJ

Printer Street

M111EZ

Toxteth Street

M111HU

Newhaven Avenue

M111LD

Abbey Hey Lane

M111ND

Ashton Old Road

M112GG

Elysian Street

M112NB

Welcomb Street

M112WH

Ashton Old Road

M114EN

Sheldon Street

M114GS

Ashton New Road

M114LE

North Road

M111HR

Gransmoor Avenue

M111PW

Beck Street

M112PL

Ashton Old Road

M114FG

Tartan Street

M111BE

Old Lane

M111DE

Old Lane

M111HS

Manshaw Road

M111QF

Clayton & Openshaw

M112NR

Ashton Old Road

M112NT

Dewey Street

M114BN

Clayton & Openshaw

M114NU

Peacehaven Avenue

M111AT

Harley Street

M111PR

Mersey Street

M112JJ

Meech Street

M114QH

Folkestone Road West

M114QP

Folkestone Road West

M114QT

Ashton New Road

M111AX

Eastern By Pass

M111ER

Gransmoor Road

M111GX

Fairstead Walk

M111JH

Aniline Street

M111WG

Ogden Lane

M112AE

Fastnet Street

M112AG

Clayton Lane

M112ED

Mill Street

M114FL

Ilford Street

Data Sources

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