M11 1AJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Saunton Road, 0.4km from Openshaw in Manchester. Administratively it sits within Clayton & Openshaw ward and the Manchester Central constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, M11 1AJ is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. At 34 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 61% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 49% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Manchester. Full-time employment stands at 21% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Property: Average house prices are around £188k. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for M11 1AJ are sourced from Output Area E00025835 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SAUNTON ROAD, M11 1AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SAUNTON ROAD, M11 1AJ.
502
34
£ 33,200 /yr
35%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: M11 1AJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 61% of tenure in M11 1AJ — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for M11 1AJ. The average age is 34.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 144,000
2 sales · Mean £ 144,000
school Local Schools
Higher Openshaw Community School
St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy
Varna Community Primary School
Seymour Road Academy
Manchester Road Primary Academy
St Clement's CofE Primary School
Droylsden Academy
Fairfield Road Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
29 nearby- Euro Delikatesy0.6 km
- Openshaw Superstore0.7 km
- Openshaw Superstore0.5 km
- Mikes Newsagents1.0 km
- Farmfoods0.6 km
- + 24 more
Restaurant, Cafe
21 nearby- K's Cafe0.8 km
- Marco Reas Diner0.5 km
- Age UK0.7 km
- Costas Cafe0.8 km
- Four Seasons Inn0.7 km
- + 16 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Lord Raglan0.6 km
- Buxton Inn0.6 km
- Droylsden Working Mens Club0.9 km
- Halfway House Hotel0.5 km
- Jolly Carter Inn0.9 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Lidl0.7 km
- Morrisons Petrol0.6 km
- Morrisons0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
22 nearby- 333 Take Away0.6 km
- Cluck N Crust0.7 km
- Foodaholic0.8 km
- Lucky's0.7 km
- Clayton Pizza and Chicken House0.5 km
- + 17 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gorton1.0 km
- Ashburys1.7 km
- Fairfield1.8 km
Bus Stops
- Wheler Street0.3 km
- Wheler Street0.4 km
- Edge Lane Metrolink Stop0.4 km
- Edge Lane Metrolink Stop0.4 km
- Aldi0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: M111AJ · Data under Open Government Licence