Postcode M11 1WU is located in a major urban area, within the Clayton & Openshaw ward of Manchester in the North West region, and forms part of the Openshaw & Gorton North area. It has very high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 1.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 99% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Openshaw & Gorton North is £37,787 per year. The nearest station is Gorton, about 0.1 miles away. There are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest medium park is King George V Park.
Openshaw & Gorton North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,165 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in England.
Openshaw & Gorton North has a very low crime rate, with approximately 1.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 55.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 37.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Openshaw & Gorton North is £37,787 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 160 ft away from M11 1WU.
Openshaw & Gorton North near M11 1WU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Gorton located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Gorton | N/A | Walking directions to Gorton |
| 0.7 mi | Edge Lane (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Edge Lane (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.8 mi | Fairfield | N/A | Walking directions to Fairfield |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | King George V Park | Medium | Walking directions to King George V Park |
| 0.3 mi | Delamere Park | Small | Walking directions to Delamere Park |
| 0.1 mi | Lees Street Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Lees Street Recreation Ground |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £302,500 | £228 |
| Semi-Detached | 28 | £230,000 | £266 |
| Terraced | 40 | £190,000 | £226 |
| Flats | 28 | £131,275 | £222 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M11 1WU.
In the M11 1WU postcode area, located within Openshaw & Gorton North, there are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M11 1WU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Abbey Hey Superstore | Lees Street, Manchester, M18 8QU | Walking directions to Abbey Hey Superstore |
| 0.1 mi | Community Super Save | Constable Street, Manchester, M18 8GY | Walking directions to Community Super Save |
| 0.2 mi | Vine Street Convenience Store | 127 Vine Street, Manchester, M18 8SR | Walking directions to Vine Street Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | Ashton Old Road, Manchester, M11 1JJ | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.2 mi | Openshaw Superstore | 1318-1324 Ashton Old Road, Manchester, M11 1JG | Walking directions to Openshaw Superstore |
Annual council tax rates for Manchester district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for M11 1WU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Thomas Frederick Robinson
Clayton & Openshaw - Elected 7 May 2026
Lucy Powell
Manchester Central - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around M11 1WU records about 2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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 burglary.
The median sale price around M11 1WU in Openshaw & Gorton North is £177,500 (about £231 per square foot) based on 98 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 19 schools close to M11 1WU, including St Clement's CofE Primary School (Good), Varna Community Primary School (Outstanding) and Abbey Hey Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to M11 1WU is Gorton, about 182 m away.
M11 1WU scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,165 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Manchester Central covering M11 1WU 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).
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.