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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, roughly 1.1× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. 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

Median price£190,000
Price per sq ft£248
Sales (last 12 months)28
Typical range (middle 50%)£170K – £211K

Based on 28 recent sales, the median property price is £190,000 (about £248 per square foot) in Clayton Vale area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £290,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Clayton Vale over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached10£205,000£257
Terraced18£185,000£239

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Clayton Vale

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Clayton Vale.
YearSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£109,500£85,000
2017£107,000£86,000
2018£117,250£111,000
2019£120,975£115,000
2020£137,000£125,000
2021£152,250£136,500
2022£180,000£164,750
2023£198,250£170,000
2024£185,000£175,000
2025£212,000£176,000
2026£210,000£179,250
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Clayton Vale.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Clayton Vale.
YearSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£143£90
2017£132£105
2018£133£126
2019£142£124
2020£151£135
2021£174£163
2022£216£185
2023£242£176
2024£228£183
2025£219£205
2026£243£243
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Clayton Vale.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Clayton Vale in the last year.

All postcodes in Clayton Vale

M402RR

Amos Avenue

M401RW

Clough Street

M114GY

Powell Street

M402SN

Miles Platting & Newton Heath

M401LD

Elbain Walk

M402SZ

Morse Road

M402AZ

Scotland Hall Road

M114WN

Eastern By Pass

M402SD

Seabrook Road

M114GS

Ashton New Road

M402XA

Kennington Avenue

M114HE

Franton Road

M402RE

Scotland Hall Road

M114WX

Morden Avenue

M114PR

Seymour Road South

M114LE

North Road

M436BU

Edge Lane

M114HF

Whiteley Street

M114BA

Slaithwaite Drive

M402TL

Briscoe Lane

M401ND

Miles Platting & Newton Heath

M402SX

Briscoe Lane

M402RQ

Ludgate Road

M401PR

Alminstone Close

M402RJ

Amos Avenue

M401RP

Frank Birchill Close

M114PX

Stanton Street

M114WU

Hackle Street

M114JZ

Lingfield Road

M401RD

Miles Platting & Newton Heath

M114WF

Hackle Street

M114PW

Dargai Street

M401NE

Octavia Drive

M114PQ

Pennell Street

M114PL

Ronald Street

M402TA

Briscoe Lane

M114NT

Lingfield Road

M114LQ

Folkestone Road

M401PT

Warnford Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.