Area360 logo

Find postcode

Openshaw & Gorton North

England / North West / Manchester / Openshaw & Gorton North

About

Openshaw & Gorton North is a residential area in east Manchester, located around 3 miles from the city center. The area is primarily made up of terraced housing, with pockets of green spaces like Debdale Park and Gorton Park providing recreational spots. Local amenities include supermarkets, independent shops, and several schools, catering to everyday needs. The Ashton Canal runs through the area, offering walking and cycling routes.

Transport links are convenient, with frequent bus services to Manchester city center and nearby districts. Gorton railway station provides connections to central Manchester and beyond. The area has a mix of older industrial heritage and newer developments, with some former industrial sites repurposed for housing. Community facilities include libraries and leisure centers, serving the local population.

Area overview

On average Openshaw & Gorton North has very high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 40.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Openshaw & Gorton North is £33,200 per year. There are 4 schools in Openshaw & Gorton North: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
1
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
40.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Openshaw & Gorton North Population
10,962
Population density
5,682.1 per km²

Demographics

British
5,115
46.67%
African
2,084
19.01%
Other White
669
6.1%
Pakistani
635
5.79%
Chinese
321
2.93%
Total population: 10,961

Housing

Other social rented
1,202
27.81%
Private landlord or letting agency
991
22.93%
Owns with a mortgage
865
20.01%
Owns outright
648
14.99%
Social rents from council
429
9.93%
Total households: 4,322

Property prices in Openshaw & Gorton North

Based on 43 recent sales, the median property price is £195,000 in Openshaw & Gorton North area, with individual transactions ranging from £77,000 up to £322,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached1£237,500
Flats2£107,500
Semi-Detached12£207,500
Terraced28£193,500

10 years price trend in Openshaw & Gorton North

All postcodes in Openshaw & Gorton North

M188LF

Garratt Way

M188UU

Hinstock Crescent

M436BY

Silverdale Street

M111DA

Ashton Old Road

M111GH

John Beeley Avenue

M112LG

Botha Close

M188QB

Cheddar Street

M188QG

Longford Street

M188QQ

Constable Street

M188WL

Hurford Avenue

M111DF

Chariot Street

M111HF

Ashton Old Road

M111HG

Hartshead Close

M112WP

Press Street

M188WN

Kirkham Avenue

M111BD

Sandywell Street

M112FP

Wimpory Street

M111DS

Wheler Street

M111EW

Fairfield Road

M111NT

Ackroyd Street

M112WL

Cornwall Street

M188EH

Gorton Lane

M188FB

Railway Street

M188LT

Carfax Street

M188LX

Openshaw & Gorton North

M111BT

Prenton Street

M111ED

Brock Close

M111LJ

Ackroyd Street

M111NY

Dorman Street

M111QG

Openshaw & Gorton North

M188AX

Peacock Close

M188WB

Chapman Street

M188WS

Ewan Street

M111AG

Cheadle Street

M111AN

Cheadle Street

M111JU

Ashton Old Road

M111LN

Limebrook Close

M111LR

Abbey Hey Lane

M112SL

Ashton Old Road

M188JT

Reed Street

M188TX

Ashkirk Street

M188WW

Follows Street

M111DX

Rock Street

M111GZ

Toxteth Street

M111HZ

Neston Street

M111JR

Holmpark Road

M111LT

Ryan Street

M111LW

Ashton Old Road

M111WX

Harrogate Close

M188ED

Openshaw & Gorton North

M188JQ

Swindon Close

M188NS

Ewan Street

M188NW

Reed Street

M111BY

Chariot Street

M111AY

Eastern By-Pass

M111EY

Burman Street

M111FZ

Chariot Street

M111WQ

Ackroyd Street

M188AQ

Borwell Street

M188AP

Openshaw & Gorton North

M188GW

Welbeck Street

M188LR

Openshaw & Gorton North

M188NJ

Reynolds Drive

M188QP

Walmer Street

M188WR

Pinnington Road

M111GW

Ashbrook Street

M111LP

Capital Road

M111WR

Ryan Street

M111DT

Bendall Street

M111DU

Stray Street

M111GG

Sandywell Street

M188EF

Bondmark Road

M188JU

Openshaw & Gorton North

M111BF

Buckley Street

M111ET

Bowness Street

M111JW

Abbey Hey Lane

M111JY

Delamere Street

M111NW

Electo Street

M188AZ

Froxmer Street

M111EE

Brock Close

M111JG

Ashton Old Road

M111JX

Ashton Old Road

M111NH

Brinklow Close

M111PE

Burman Street

M188JN

Hampden Crescent

M188WG

Chapman Street

M188YE

Taylor Street

M111BU

Ashton Old Road

M111WS

Mattison Street

M111FW

Openshaw & Gorton North

M111GT

West Bank

M111NF

Club Street

M111PB

Cheeryble Street

M111PG

Ashton Old Road

M111PU

Barrass Street

M112LE

Ashton Old Road

M188LZ

Chapman Street

M188NL

Kirkham Avenue

M188QJ

Constable Street

M436AS

Cheeryble Street

Data Sources

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