M11 1DX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Rock Street, 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 1DX 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 29) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 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 1DX are sourced from Output Area E00025846 (shared with 25 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ROCK STREET, M11 1DX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROCK STREET, M11 1DX.
360
29
£ 33,200 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: M11 1DX 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 52% of tenure in M11 1DX — 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 1DX. 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
Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-09)
M11 1DX 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 Clement's CofE Primary School
St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy
Manchester Road Primary Academy
Fairfield Road Primary School
Fairfield High School for Girls
Seymour Road Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
24 nearby- Chicken Hut & Curry House0.8 km
- HA kings0.7 km
- Aroi Dee Thai0.7 km
- Boston Fried Chicken0.7 km
- Burgerfy0.7 km
- + 19 more
Retailers - Other
33 nearby- Greggs0.7 km
- Manor Wines0.7 km
- The Barmy Baker0.7 km
- Aldi0.8 km
- Euro Delikatesy0.8 km
- + 28 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Buxton Inn0.7 km
- Droylsden Working Mens Club0.8 km
- Halfway House Hotel0.7 km
- Jolly Carter Inn0.8 km
- Higher Openshaw W M Club0.4 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Kakoli Restaurant0.7 km
- Marco Reas Diner0.2 km
- McDonalds Restaurant0.2 km
- Golden House International Restaurant0.7 km
- Karibu Yote0.7 km
- + 8 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Warren Guest House0.9 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Morrisons0.1 km
- Lidl0.3 km
- Morrisons Petrol0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gorton0.7 km
- Fairfield1.4 km
- Belle Vue1.7 km
Bus Stops
- Morrisons0.2 km
- Lidl0.2 km
- Ashton Old Road0.2 km
- Lees Street0.2 km
- Lees Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: M111DX · Data under Open Government Licence