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Clayton Vale

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About

Clayton Vale is a large green corridor following the River Medlock as it cuts through east Manchester. The area consists of open meadows, woodland, and wetland habitats, providing a significant natural space within the urban landscape. Its paths form part of the National Cycle Network and are heavily used by walkers and cyclists moving between Clayton and the city centre. The valley's topography creates a distinct sense of separation from the surrounding residential and industrial areas.

The remains of the Clayton Viaduct, a former railway bridge, stand prominently within the vale. Its stone arches now serve as a backdrop for community events and a landmark for navigation. The river itself has been extensively rehabilitated to improve biodiversity and water quality. This regeneration has made the vale a functional green lung and a key recreational resource for the neighbourhoods that border it.

Area overview

On average Clayton Vale has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 123 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 52.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Clayton Vale is £34,850 per year. There are 4 schools in Clayton Vale: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Clayton Vale is home to around 8,935 people, with a population density of about 4,901.5 per km2.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
123
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
52.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Clayton Vale Population
8,935
Population density
4,901.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
49.8(+34%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.06(+28%)
Public order
20.82(+106%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.77(+64%)
Burglary
11.53(+108%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,626
51.78%
African
1,817
20.34%
Other White
401
4.49%
Pakistani
299
3.35%
Other Black
280
3.13%
Total population: 8,934

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,993
30.79%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,542
23.82%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
848
13.1%
Level 3 (A level)
814
12.58%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
689
10.64%
Total 16+ residents: 6,473

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
1,011
29.35%
Social rents from council
872
25.31%
Private landlord or letting agency
596
17.3%
Owns outright
432
12.54%
Owns with a mortgage
430
12.48%
Total households: 3,445

Property prices in Clayton Vale

Based on 24 recent sales, the median property price is £197,000 in Clayton Vale area, with individual transactions ranging from £135,000 up to £290,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Clayton Vale 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 Vale over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached7£215,000
Terraced17£176,000

10 years median price trend in Clayton Vale

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

All postcodes in Clayton Vale

M402NG

Croydon Drive

M114QN

Folkestone Road West

M114TB

Crabtree Lane

M114LY

Third Avenue

M114HB

Strathfield Drive

M114BW

Ravensbury Street

M402RF

Scotland Hall Road

M114WP

Canberra Street

M402XF

Fenchurch Avenue

M114LG

Sandgate Avenue

M114HW

John Heywood Street

M402SB

Seabrook Road

M114RW

Stanton Street

M402RP

Camden Avenue

M114PZ

Schofield Street

M402UU

Surbiton Road

M402RW

Ludgate Road

M402RG

Lambeth Road

M402WF

Scotland Hall Road

M402NR

Croydon Drive

M402UD

Ascot Road

M114LN

South Crescent

M114NQ

Andre Street

M114GB

Lavenham Avenue

M114HU

Clayton Street

M402UF

Fieldfare Avenue

M401NP

Miles Platting & Newton Heath

M114NY

North Road

M114PU

Heathway Avenue

M114PE

Ashton New Road

M114LS

Folkestone Road West

M114BR

Hartington Drive

M114PD

Ashton New Road

M114WL

Canberra Street

M114HP

Enfield Drive

M114QA

Powell Street

M402RB

Bayswater Avenue

M114NZ

Stanton Street

M114HZ

Glamis Avenue

M114BG

John Heywood Street

M114JE

Himley Road

M402UB

Ascot Road

M114QB

Sumac Street

M114JH

Ravensbury Street

M401RY

Ainsley Street

M402TS

Chelsea Road

M114YX

Howgill Street

M114JU

Gleneagles Avenue

M401JN

Mainhill Walk

M114SR

Bebbington Street

M114PB

Ashton New Road

M402RY

Camden Avenue

M114QS

Clayton & Openshaw

M402RD

Scotland Hall Road

M401RT

Ballantine Street

M114QH

Folkestone Road West

M114LD

North Road

M114DX

Wandsworth Avenue

M114RS

Howgill Street

M402TD

St Albans Avenue

M402TR

Chelsea Road

M114RB

Schofield Street

M402UE

Scotland Hall Road

M114SJ

Stokes Street

M114HN

Halton Road

M114LF

North Road

M401WD

Sunbury Drive

M114HT

Clayton Street

M114QF

Lydden Avenue

M114RF

Folkestone Road West

M114ND

Lingfield Road

M114NP

Hurstbourne Avenue

M114SX

Clayton Lane

M401RA

Miles Platting & Newton Heath

M402UX

Cravenhurst Avenue

M114QP

Folkestone Road West

M114PA

Ashton New Road

M114NR

Vale Street

M401WB

Culcheth Lane

M114QD

Stokes Street

M402TP

Briscoe Lane

M402RN

Ramsgate Road

M114PF

Ralph Street

M402RU

Finchley Avenue

M114EG

Tartan Street

M114XB

Viola Street

M114RE

Kingsbury Road

M114NX

Lingfield Road

M402ST

Briscoe Lane

M114LT

Fifth Avenue

M114HJ

Whiteley Street

M114QT

Ashton New Road

M114JW

Rushbrooke Avenue

M114WG

Vale Street

M402UH

Rose Bank Road

M401JY

Langcroft Drive

M114BF

Thirsfield Drive

M114JD

Midville Road

M114JP

Hartington Drive

M402QT

Amos Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.