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Clayton & Openshaw

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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

M112LZ

Ogden Lane

M114JZ

Lingfield Road

M114LB

North Road

M114NE

North Road

M114QJ

Ashton New Road

M114TA

Gibbon Street

M114WF

Hackle Street

M111DN

Bransford Road

M112HS

Jinnah Close

M114FJ

Clayton Street

M114FR

Pioneer Street

M114GG

Ravensbury Street

M111NA

Ketton Close

M112BQ

Pitman Close

M112FE

Crabcroft Close

M112NH

Ashton Old Road

M114HQ

John Heywood Street

M114NG

North Road

M114TF

Stillwater Drive

Data Sources

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