M11 1AW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Kenchester Avenue, 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 1AW is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 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.
Property: With prices averaging £98k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 1AW are sourced from Output Area E00025838 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KENCHESTER AVENUE, M11 1AW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KENCHESTER AVENUE, M11 1AW.
368
34
£ 33,400 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: M11 1AW 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 1AW 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 1AW. 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
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
Terraced
£ 98,000
1 sales · Mean £ 98,000
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
28 nearby- Euro Delikatesy0.5 km
- Openshaw Superstore0.8 km
- Openshaw Superstore0.4 km
- Farmfoods0.7 km
- Go Local - Openshaw Mini Market0.8 km
- + 23 more
Restaurant, Cafe
20 nearby- K's Cafe0.7 km
- Marco Reas Diner0.6 km
- Age UK0.8 km
- Costas Cafe0.7 km
- Four Seasons Inn0.6 km
- + 15 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Lord Raglan0.7 km
- Buxton Inn0.8 km
- Halfway House Hotel0.6 km
- Strawberry Duck0.3 km
- Higher Openshaw W M Club0.9 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Lidl0.7 km
- Morrisons Petrol0.5 km
- Morrisons0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
23 nearby- Couch Potato 21.0 km
- 333 Take Away0.7 km
- Cluck N Crust0.8 km
- Foodaholic0.9 km
- Lucky's0.8 km
- + 18 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gorton1.0 km
- Ashburys1.6 km
- Belle Vue1.7 km
Bus Stops
- Victoria Street0.4 km
- Louisa Street0.4 km
- Victoria Street0.5 km
- Lees Street0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: M111AW · Data under Open Government Licence