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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

M114NS

Goldenhill Avenue

M114QS

Clayton & Openshaw

M114QZ

Coatbridge Street

M436AH

Fairfield Road

M111AF

Ferris Street

M111FH

Turton Street

M112BX

Attewell Street

M112ES

Silkstone Street

M112PB

Tram Street

M112QA

Kelbrook Road

M114PN

Dargai Street

M114SQ

Cantrell Street

M114WJ

Walsden Street

M114WR

Vale Street

M111DR

Wheler Street

M111GR

Ashton Old Road

M111HY

Oxton Street

M111NE

Backwell Street

M112LL

Annie Lee Close

M114AS

Bank Street

M114EE

Clayton & Openshaw

M114EJ

North Road

M114NF

North Road

M114ST

Eastern By Pass

M114TP

Stillwater Drive

M111AL

Clayton & Openshaw

M111BX

Welland Street

M111FQ

Alpha Street

M111GS

Ashbrook Street

M111HX

Rosina Street

M111JD

Sellars Street

M111WP

Varna Street

M112AJ

Herne Street

M112AX

Goole Street

M112AZ

Wilson Street

M112BU

Dulgar Street

M112GA

Brechin Walk

M112PG

Gate Street

M111BL

Clayton & Openshaw

M111HQ

Albany Avenue

M111LB

Mintridge Close

M112NL

Ashton Old Road

M112NS

Cornwall Street

M114ET

Sweetnam Drive

M114HB

Strathfield Drive

M114LY

Third Avenue

M114RR

Vale Street

M114WT

Tottington Street

M111LS

Bowness Street

M114EY

Clayton & Openshaw

M114PG

Seymour Road South

M436AT

Fairfield Road

M111AH

Louisa Street

M112BA

Churchfield Walk

M112SH

Mill Street

M112YA

Brigham Street

M114BZ

Stuart Street East

M114GT

Ashton New Road

M114JF

Himley Road

M114PS

Seymour Road South

M111AP

Sexa Street

M111AZ

High Legh Road

M111PS

Reginald Street

M112DR

Nicholas Owen Close

M114BT

Bank Street

M114FF

Clayton & Openshaw

M114FU

Theta Close

M114LA

Selhurst Avenue

M114LS

Folkestone Road West

M114QF

Lydden Avenue

M111AA

Ashton Old Road

M111FY

Wallwork Street

M111JZ

Capital Road

M111NP

Beeth Street

M111PF

Reading Close

M111WU

Alvan Square

M112EP

Turing Close

M112FZ

Greenside Street

M112GT

Clayton & Openshaw

M112JD

Hovis Street

M112PE

South Street

M114BU

Bank Street

M114EP

Midlothian Street

M114FT

Pioneer Street

M114RB

Schofield Street

M114WX

Morden Avenue

M114YX

Howgill Street

M111BR

Clayton Industrial Estate

M111LH

Vine Street

M111LZ

Malford Street

M111QD

Clayton & Openshaw

M112JT

Connie Street

M114BD

Clayton & Openshaw

M114GR

Ashton New Road

M114QB

Sumac Street

M111JE

Silverlace Avenue

M111JS

Ashton Old Road

M112AY

Winslow Street

M112BF

Herne Street

M112JA

Bob Massey Close

Data Sources

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