M11 1DA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Ashton Old Road, 0.6km from Openshaw, Higher in Manchester. Administratively it sits within Clayton & Openshaw ward and the Manchester Central constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, M11 1DA is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a teachers and carers in metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The 29 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 52% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 54% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Manchester. Full-time employment stands at 19% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 0 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 1DA are sourced from Output Area E00025846 (shared with 25 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ASHTON OLD ROAD, M11 1DA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ASHTON OLD ROAD, M11 1DA.
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£ 33,200 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: M11 1DA 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 1DA has a significant social housing presence — 52% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for M11 1DA. The average age is 28.8. 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 notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
M11 1DA has low crime rates — 0 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Varna Community Primary School
St Clement's CofE Primary School
Higher Openshaw Community School
St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy
Manchester Road Primary Academy
Fairfield Road Primary School
Fairfield High School for Girls
Abbey Hey Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
27 nearby- Chicken Hut & Curry House1.0 km
- HA kings0.8 km
- Aroi Dee Thai0.8 km
- Boston Fried Chicken0.8 km
- Burgerfy0.8 km
- + 22 more
Retailers - Other
41 nearby- Greggs0.9 km
- Manor Wines0.9 km
- The Barmy Baker0.8 km
- Premier Express - Freds Discount Store0.9 km
- Premium Welcome Store0.9 km
- + 36 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Buxton Inn0.8 km
- Droylsden Working Mens Club0.8 km
- Halfway House Hotel0.8 km
- Jolly Carter Inn0.9 km
- Higher Openshaw W M Club0.2 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Kakoli Restaurant0.9 km
- McDonalds Restaurant0.0 km
- Golden House International Restaurant0.9 km
- Karibu Yote0.9 km
- Manchester Settlement0.2 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Morrisons0.1 km
- Lidl0.1 km
- Morrisons Petrol0.7 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Warren Guest House0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gorton0.6 km
- Fairfield1.3 km
- Belle Vue1.7 km
Bus Stops
- Morrisons0.1 km
- Ashton Old Road0.1 km
- Ashton Old Road0.1 km
- Lidl0.1 km
- Fairfield Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: M111DA · Data under Open Government Licence