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M43 6AH

Fairfield Road

Clayton & Openshaw

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Detailed insights for M43 6AH

Overview

Postcode M43 6AH 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 Cemetery Road (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.4 miles away. There are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is Delamere Park.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
2
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
44.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

10/10

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.

Crime level

1/10

Openshaw & Gorton North has a very low crime rate, with approximately 1.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

44.9%

Approximately 44.9% 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.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Openshaw & Gorton North is £37,787 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 155 ft away from M43 6AH.

Flood risk

No risk

Openshaw & Gorton North near M43 6AH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Cemetery Road (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M43 6AH
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Cemetery Road (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Cemetery Road (Manchester Metrolink)
0.5 mi

Edge Lane (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Edge Lane (Manchester Metrolink)
0.5 mi

Gorton

N/A

Walking directions to Gorton

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M43 6AH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miDelamere ParkSmallWalking directions to Delamere Park
0.4 miLees Street Recreation GroundSmallWalking directions to Lees Street Recreation Ground
0.4 miSandywell Millennium GreenSmallWalking directions to Sandywell Millennium Green

Area Profile

Population
352
Population density
3,417.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
1.08(-97%)
Vehicle crime
0.54(-91%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
157
44.48%
African
72
20.4%
Other Black
28
7.93%
Other White
18
5.1%
Chinese
13
3.68%
Total population: 353

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
96
35.29%
No qualifications
73
26.84%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
12.5%
Level 3 (A level)
25
9.19%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
8.46%
Total 16+ residents: 272

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
68
43.59%
Owns with a mortgage
36
23.08%
Private landlord or letting agency
30
19.23%
Owns outright
17
10.9%
Social rents from council
2
1.28%
Total households: 156

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 48 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M43 6AH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M43 6AH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Jan 202645, Silverlace Avenue, Manchester, M11 1JETerracedLeasehold£250,000
11 Apr 20256, Upton Street, Manchester, M11 1PLSemi-DetachedFreehold£290,000
07 Feb 20258, Upton Street, Manchester, M11 1PLSemi-DetachedFreehold£300,000
31 Oct 202548, Silverlace Avenue, Manchester, M11 1GNSemi-DetachedFreehold£376,000
18 Dec 20257, Silverdale Street, Manchester, M11 1ETTerracedFreehold£240,000

Schools

In the M43 6AH postcode area, located within Openshaw & Gorton North, there are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M43 6AH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryFairfield Road Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miSecondaryFairfield High School for GirlsAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt Clement's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

Local amenities

11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M43 6AH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M43 6AH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miMike's NewsCheeryble Street, Tameside, M43 6TDWalking directions to Mike's News
0.2 miOpenshaw Superstore1318-1324 Ashton Old Road, Manchester, M11 1JGWalking directions to Openshaw Superstore
0.2 miGo LocalAshton Old Road, Manchester, M11 1JGWalking directions to Go Local
0.2 miDOAAshton Old Road, Manchester, M11 1DAWalking directions to DOA
0.3 miFarmfoodsAshton Old Road, Manchester, M11 1DAWalking directions to Farmfoods

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 M43 6AH, 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)Openshaw & Gorton NorthE02001061
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Manchester 017HE01034112
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced2010-08-01

Frequently asked questions about M43 6AH

Is M43 6AH (Openshaw & Gorton North) safe?

The area around M43 6AH 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.

What is the average house price near M43 6AH?

The median sale price around M43 6AH in Openshaw & Gorton North is £177,500 (about £231 per square foot) based on 98 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near M43 6AH?

There are 18 schools close to M43 6AH, including Fairfield Road Primary School (Good), Fairfield High School for Girls (Good) and St Clement's CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M43 6AH?

The closest station to M43 6AH is Cemetery Road (Manchester Metrolink), about 575 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around M43 6AH?

M43 6AH 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).

Who represents M43 6AH (Openshaw & Gorton North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Manchester Central covering M43 6AH 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.