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Clayton Vale

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About

Clayton Vale is a green space located in east Manchester, covering around 50 hectares along the River Medlock. The area features woodlands, meadows, and wetlands, providing a natural habitat for wildlife. Walking and cycling paths run through the vale, connecting to larger routes like the National Cycling Network. The terrain includes open fields and gentle slopes, making it accessible for outdoor activities.

The site has historical significance, with remnants of industrial heritage such as old mill foundations. Clayton Vale also serves as a floodplain, helping manage water levels for the surrounding urban areas. It is a quiet retreat from the city, with views of the Manchester skyline in the distance. The area is used by locals for recreation, dog walking, and nature observation.

Area overview

On average Clayton Vale has very high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 52.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Clayton Vale is £29,600 per year. There are 4 schools in Clayton Vale: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate

1/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

10/10

Income level

1/10

Social housing

52.1%

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Clayton Vale Population

8,935

Population density

4,901.5 per km²

Demographics

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

Housing

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 21 recent sales, the median property price is £175,000 in Clayton Vale area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £222,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Semi-Detached	8	£179,000	£73,500	£140,000	£202,250	£219,550
Terraced	13	£175,000	£144,000	£158,000	£194,000	£212,700

10 years price trend in Clayton Vale

All postcodes in Clayton Vale

M114WR

Vale Street

M402TG

Harringay Road

M114HB

Strathfield Drive

M114LY

Third Avenue

M114RR

Vale Street

M114ST

Eastern By-Pass

M401JY

Langcroft Drive

M401WB

Culcheth Lane

M402SF

Debenham Avenue

M402TP

Briscoe Lane

M114GT

Crabtree Lane

M114JF

Himley Road

M114PG

Auden Close

M114PS

Carlburn Street

M402RX

Finsbury Avenue

M114QF

Lydden Avenue

M114LA

Selhurst Avenue

M114LS

First Avenue

M114NX

Lingfield Road

M114RB

Schofield Street

M114WX

Morden Avenue

M114YX

Howgill Street

M401JN

Clayton Vale

M401WD

Culcheth Lane

M402TS

Chelsea Road

M402UL

Elstree Avenue

M114GR

Schofield Street

M114JZ

Lingfield Road

M114LB

North Road

M114QB

Sumac Street

M114QJ

Eswick Street

M114WF

Hackle Street

M402RN

Finsbury Avenue

M402UJ

Homerton Road

M114HQ

Enfield Drive

M114NG

North Road

M401NP

Clayton Vale

M402RY

Camden Avenue

M402SB

Aldham Avenue

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail