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Openshaw & Gorton North

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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

Ethnic groups

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

Housing tenure

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 42 recent sales, the median property price is £191,500 in Openshaw & Gorton North 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 Openshaw & Gorton North 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 Openshaw & Gorton North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached2£258,750
Flats3£77,000
Semi-Detached11£210,000
Terraced26£190,500

10 years median price trend in Openshaw & Gorton North

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Openshaw & Gorton North.

All postcodes in Openshaw & Gorton North

M112FE

Crabcroft Close

M111DN

Bransford Road

M111NA

Erin Street

M188GH

Freshwater Street

M188GQ

Longford Street

M188JP

Openshaw & Gorton North

M188LL

Millwall Close

M188QH

Ernocroft Grove

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.