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M43 6AU

Edge Lane

Clayton & Openshaw

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Overview

Postcode M43 6AU is located in a major urban area, within the Clayton & Openshaw ward of Manchester in the North West region, and forms part of the Clayton Vale area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 115.7 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 Clayton Vale is £34,850 per year. The nearest station is Edge Lane (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.1 miles away. There are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Sunnybank Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
116
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
16.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

Clayton Vale has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 808 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Clayton Vale has a very high crime rate, with approximately 115.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

16.2%

Approximately 16.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 54.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Clayton Vale is £34,850 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near M43 6AU.

Flood risk

No risk

Clayton Vale near M43 6AU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Edge Lane (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M43 6AU
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

Edge Lane (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Edge Lane (Manchester Metrolink)
0.5 mi

Cemetery Road (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Cemetery Road (Manchester Metrolink)
0.7 mi

Gorton

N/A

Walking directions to Gorton

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M43 6AU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miSunnybank ParkLargeWalking directions to Sunnybank Park
0.2 miSandywell Millennium GreenSmallWalking directions to Sandywell Millennium Green

Area Profile

Population
361
Population density
3,665.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
40.14(+8%)
Public order
23.02(+127%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.43(+25%)
Criminal damage and arson
15.35(+71%)
Other theft
10.04(+52%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
158
43.41%
African
112
30.77%
Pakistani
14
3.85%
Other Black
13
3.57%
Other White
13
3.57%
Total population: 364

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
68
25%
Level 4+ (Degree)
61
22.43%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
48
17.65%
Level 3 (A level)
36
13.24%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
33
12.13%
Total 16+ residents: 272

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
67
49.26%
Owns outright
22
16.18%
Owns with a mortgage
20
14.71%
Other social rented
17
12.5%
Social rents from council
5
3.68%
Total households: 136

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M43 6AU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M43 6AU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
18 Jul 2025303, Edge Lane, Manchester, M43 6BSOtherLeasehold£200,000
16 Mar 2026288, Edge Lane, Manchester, M43 6BGTerracedFreehold£170,000
04 Jun 2025218, Edge Lane, Manchester, M43 6BGSemi-DetachedFreehold£350,000
18 Dec 202520, Bailey Street, Manchester, M11 4PJTerracedFreehold£124,000
08 Oct 2025Flat, Above 399, Manchester Road, Manchester, M43 6QFTerracedFreehold£225,000

Schools

In the M43 6AU postcode area, located within Clayton Vale, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M43 6AU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryHigher Openshaw Community SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryManchester Road Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimarySeymour Road AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M43 6AU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M43 6AU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miIcelandRalph Street, Manchester, M11 4YXWalking directions to Iceland
0.2 miALDIAshton New Road, Manchester, M11 4PDWalking directions to ALDI
0.4 miMorrisonsAshton Old Road, Manchester, M11 1DAWalking directions to Morrisons
0.4 miDOAAshton Old Road, Manchester, M11 1DAWalking directions to DOA
0.4 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 6AU, 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)Clayton ValeE02001056
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Manchester 012BE01005094
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1994-05-01

Frequently asked questions about M43 6AU

Is M43 6AU (Clayton Vale) safe?

The area around M43 6AU records about 116 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 M43 6AU?

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

What schools are near M43 6AU?

There are 16 schools close to M43 6AU, including Higher Openshaw Community School (Good), Manchester Road Primary Academy (Good) and Seymour Road Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M43 6AU?

The closest station to M43 6AU is Edge Lane (Manchester Metrolink), about 195 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around M43 6AU?

M43 6AU scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 808 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents M43 6AU (Clayton Vale) in Parliament and on the local council?

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