Postcode insights

M11 1BL

Clayton & Openshaw

Manchester

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Detailed insights for M11 1BL

Overview

Postcode M11 1BL is located in a major urban area, within the Clayton & Openshaw ward of Manchester in the North West region, and forms part of the Beswick, Eastlands & Openshaw Park area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 111.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Beswick, Eastlands & Openshaw Park is £38,652 per year. The nearest station is Gorton, about 0.5 miles away. There are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is Openshaw Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
112
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
60.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

10/10

Beswick, Eastlands & Openshaw Park has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,003 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Beswick, Eastlands & Openshaw Park has a very high crime rate, with approximately 111.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

60.4%

Approximately 60.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 40.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Beswick, Eastlands & Openshaw Park is £38,652 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 220 ft away from M11 1BL.

Flood risk

No risk

Beswick, Eastlands & Openshaw Park near M11 1BL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Gorton located about 0.5 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M11 1BL
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Gorton

N/A

Walking directions to Gorton
0.5 mi

Edge Lane (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Edge Lane (Manchester Metrolink)
0.6 mi

Clayton Hall (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Clayton Hall (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M11 1BL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miOpenshaw ParkSmallWalking directions to Openshaw Park
0.5 miLees Street Recreation GroundSmallWalking directions to Lees Street Recreation Ground
0.2 miSandywell Millennium GreenSmallWalking directions to Sandywell Millennium Green

Area Profile

Population
490
Population density
2,072.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
44.76(+20%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.68(+10%)
Criminal damage and arson
19.68(+119%)
Public order
16.23(+60%)
Shoplifting
8.85(+53%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
243
49.49%
African
85
17.31%
Other White
44
8.96%
Arab
32
6.52%
Pakistani
24
4.89%
Total population: 491

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
108
26.21%
Level 4+ (Degree)
95
23.06%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
76
18.45%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
56
13.59%
Level 3 (A level)
40
9.71%
Total 16+ residents: 412

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
82
45.05%
Private landlord or letting agency
37
20.33%
Social rents from council
28
15.38%
Owns outright
13
7.14%
Owns with a mortgage
10
5.49%
Total households: 182

Property prices in Clayton & Openshaw

Median price£177,500
Price per sq ft£231
Sales (last 12 months)98
Typical range (middle 50%)£145K – £237K

Based on 98 recent sales, the median property price is £177,500 (about £231 per square foot) in Clayton & Openshaw area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £570,000.

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 & Openshaw over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£302,500£228
Semi-Detached28£230,000£266
Terraced40£190,000£226
Flats28£131,275£222

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Clayton & Openshaw

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Clayton & Openshaw.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£121,500£114,000£114,625£90,000
2017£167,000£126,500£144,500£99,950
2018£145,950£130,975£162,500£110,500
2019£148,498£121,000£147,995£117,750
2020£188,000£110,000£185,000£135,000
2021£208,250£125,000£170,000£150,000
2022£234,500£126,250£186,000£155,000
2023£274,750£130,000£188,000£158,750
2024£150,000£151,000£201,000£166,000
2025£277,500£130,275£220,000£170,250
2026£132,750£280,000£195,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Clayton & Openshaw.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Clayton & Openshaw.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£171£193£139£95
2017£168£184£154£114
2018£205£214£165£116
2019£232£209£169£133
2020£246£140£175£144
2021£238£190£189£165
2022£312£207£240£179
2023£320£242£236£177
2024£196£243£238£184
2025£258£222£261£185
2026£219£286£234
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Clayton & Openshaw.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 20 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M11 1BL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M11 1BL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
23 Feb 2026116, Louisa Street, Manchester, M11 1ANTerracedLeasehold£166,000
10 Dec 2025128, Louisa Street, Manchester, M11 1ANTerracedLeasehold£143,000
10 Sept 2025102, Louisa Street, Manchester, M11 1ANTerracedFreehold£156,000
03 Apr 202534, Cheadle Street, Manchester, M11 1ARTerracedFreehold£130,000
04 Jun 20259, Hovis Street, Manchester, M11 2JDTerracedFreehold£124,000

Schools

In the M11 1BL postcode area, located within Beswick, Eastlands & Openshaw Park, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M11 1BL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySt Barnabas CofE Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Requires improvement

0.2 miPrimaryHigher Openshaw Community SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryVarna Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M11 1BL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M11 1BL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miJay's Convenience StoreAshton Old Road, Manchester, M11 1NDWalking directions to Jay's Convenience Store
0.3 miMorrisonsAshton Old Road, Manchester, M11 1DAWalking directions to Morrisons
0.4 miFarmfoodsAshton Old Road, Manchester, M11 1DAWalking directions to Farmfoods
0.4 miLidlAshton Old Road, Manchester, M11 1JJWalking directions to Lidl
0.4 miDOAAshton Old Road, Manchester, M11 1DAWalking directions to DOA

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Manchester district (2025-26).

Band A£1,455
Band B£1,698
Band C£1,940
Band D£2,183
Band E£2,668
Band F£3,153
Band G£3,638
Band H£4,366

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for M11 1BL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Thomas Frederick Robinson

Clayton & Openshaw - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Lucy Powell

Manchester Central - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictManchesterE08000003
Parliamentary ConstituencyManchester CentralE14001352
WardClayton & OpenshawE05011359
ParishManchester, unparished areaE43000157
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Beswick, Eastlands & Openshaw ParkE02001059
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Manchester 015EE01005107
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced2024-04-01

Frequently asked questions about M11 1BL

Is M11 1BL (Beswick, Eastlands & Openshaw Park) safe?

The area around M11 1BL records about 112 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.

What is the average house price near M11 1BL?

The median sale price around M11 1BL in Beswick, Eastlands & Openshaw Park is £177,500 (about £231 per square foot) based on 98 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near M11 1BL?

There are 20 schools close to M11 1BL, including St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy (Requires improvement), Higher Openshaw Community School (Good) and Varna Community Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M11 1BL?

The closest station to M11 1BL is Gorton, about 837 m away.

How deprived is the area around M11 1BL?

M11 1BL scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,003 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents M11 1BL (Beswick, Eastlands & Openshaw Park) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Manchester Central covering M11 1BL is Lucy Powell (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Thomas Frederick Robinson (Labour Party).

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.