M11 1DE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Old Lane, 0.4km from Lower Openshaw in Manchester. Administratively it sits within Clayton & Openshaw ward and the Manchester Central constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, M11 1DE 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. Property: Average house prices are around £183k. 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 1DE are sourced from Output Area E00025846 (shared with 25 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OLD LANE, M11 1DE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLD LANE, M11 1DE.
360
29
£ 33,200 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: M11 1DE 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 1DE 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 1DE. 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
Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 155,250
10 sales · Mean £ 142,050
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-09)
M11 1DE has low crime rates — 0 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are vehicle crime and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Varna Community Primary School
Higher Openshaw Community School
St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy
St Clement's CofE Primary School
Manchester Road Primary Academy
Fairfield Road Primary School
Seymour Road Academy
St James' CofE Primary School Gorton
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
25 nearby- Chicken Hut & Curry House0.8 km
- HA kings0.8 km
- Aroi Dee Thai0.8 km
- Boston Fried Chicken0.7 km
- Burgerfy0.8 km
- + 20 more
Retailers - Other
40 nearby- Greggs0.8 km
- Manor Wines0.8 km
- The Barmy Baker0.8 km
- Getir0.9 km
- Premier Express - Freds Discount Store0.9 km
- + 35 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Buxton Inn0.8 km
- Droylsden Working Mens Club1.0 km
- Halfway House Hotel0.7 km
- Jolly Carter Inn1.0 km
- Higher Openshaw W M Club0.4 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
15 nearby- Kakoli Restaurant0.8 km
- Greggs Canteen0.9 km
- McDonalds Restaurant0.2 km
- Golden House International Restaurant0.8 km
- Karibu Yote0.8 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Morrisons0.2 km
- Lidl0.3 km
- Morrisons Petrol0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gorton0.6 km
- Fairfield1.5 km
- Belle Vue1.6 km
Bus Stops
- Lees Street0.1 km
- Lees Street0.1 km
- Morrisons0.2 km
- Lidl0.2 km
- Louisa Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: M111DE · Data under Open Government Licence