M11 1DQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Salcombe Road, 0.6km from Lower Openshaw in Manchester. Administratively it sits within Clayton & Openshaw ward and the Manchester Central constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, M11 1DQ is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 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 £230k. 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 1DQ are sourced from Output Area E00025835 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SALCOMBE ROAD, M11 1DQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SALCOMBE ROAD, M11 1DQ.
502
34
£ 33,200 /yr
35%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: M11 1DQ 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 1DQ — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. 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 1DQ. 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
Terraced
£ 230,000
1 sales · Mean £ 230,000
school Local Schools
Higher Openshaw Community School
Varna Community Primary School
Manchester Road Primary Academy
St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy
Seymour Road Academy
St Clement's CofE Primary School
Droylsden Academy
Fairfield Road Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
31 nearby- Manor Wines0.5 km
- The Barmy Baker0.4 km
- Akis Off Licence And News1.0 km
- Euro Delikatesy0.8 km
- Openshaw Superstore0.6 km
- + 26 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Buxton Inn0.5 km
- Droylsden Working Mens Club0.7 km
- Halfway House Hotel0.4 km
- Jolly Carter Inn0.7 km
- Higher Openshaw W M Club0.6 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Kakoli Restaurant0.5 km
- Marco Reas Diner0.4 km
- CapeCoast Restaurant0.9 km
- Clayton Cafe0.5 km
- The Cafe1.0 km
- + 11 more
Takeaway Shop
25 nearby- Boston Fried Chicken0.4 km
- Burgerfy0.5 km
- Dans Fish Bar0.4 km
- Freddys Chicken And Pizza0.4 km
- Jubilee 20000.4 km
- + 20 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Morrisons0.3 km
- Lidl0.5 km
- Morrisons Petrol0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gorton0.9 km
- Fairfield1.5 km
- Belle Vue1.9 km
Bus Stops
- Wheler Street0.1 km
- Wheler Street0.1 km
- Bridge Street0.3 km
- Bridge Street0.3 km
- Edge Lane Metrolink Stop0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: M111DQ · Data under Open Government Licence