M11 1AL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km from Openshaw in Manchester. Administratively it sits within Clayton & Openshaw ward and the Manchester Central constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, M11 1AL is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 42% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 45% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Manchester.
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 1AL are sourced from Output Area E00025838 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
M11 1AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for M11 1AL.
368
34
£ 33,400 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: M11 1AL 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
M11 1AL has a significant social housing presence — 42% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. 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 1AL. The average age is 33.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
school Local Schools
Higher Openshaw Community School
St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy
Seymour Road Academy
Varna Community Primary School
Manchester Road Primary Academy
St Willibrord's RC Primary School
Ravensbury Community School
Droylsden Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
28 nearby- The Bakery 21.0 km
- Charlies Newsagents and Convenience Store1.0 km
- Shihe Seafood0.8 km
- B & M Bargains0.9 km
- Convenience Pointe0.8 km
- + 23 more
Restaurant, Cafe
22 nearby- Four Seasons Inn0.7 km
- Mums Cafe0.5 km
- Kakoli Restaurant0.8 km
- The Beacon Centre0.9 km
- CapeCoast Restaurant0.5 km
- + 17 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Morrisons Petrol0.6 km
- Morrisons0.8 km
- Lidl1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
26 nearby- 333 Take Away1.0 km
- Clayton Pizza and Chicken House0.5 km
- Mandarin Court0.9 km
- Boston Fried Chicken0.7 km
- Burgerfy0.7 km
- + 21 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Buxton Inn0.9 km
- Halfway House Hotel0.6 km
- The Grove Inn0.8 km
- Strawberry Duck0.3 km
- Lord Raglan1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gorton1.2 km
- Ashburys1.5 km
- Belle Vue1.8 km
Bus Stops
- Schofield Street0.4 km
- Schofield Street0.4 km
- Bob Massey Close0.4 km
- Aldi0.4 km
- Canberra Street0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: M111AL · Data under Open Government Licence