M11 1AU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Harley Street, 0.3km from Openshaw, Lower in Manchester. Administratively it sits within Clayton & Openshaw ward and the Manchester Central constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, M11 1AU 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 31 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 33% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 50% 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.
Property: With prices averaging £110k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 4.3% year-on-year. 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 1AU are sourced from Output Area E00025843 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HARLEY STREET, M11 1AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HARLEY STREET, M11 1AU.
511
31
£ 33,200 /yr
34%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: M11 1AU 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 1AU has a highly multicultural community character — 50% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area. Property prices are trending down 4.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for M11 1AU. The average age is 31.4. 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: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 101,500
8 sales · Mean £ 100,875
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
Takeaway Shop
23 nearby- Baloch Pizza and Kebab House1.0 km
- Domino's Pizza0.5 km
- 333 Take Away0.6 km
- Cluck N Crust0.7 km
- Foodaholic0.7 km
- + 18 more
Restaurant, Cafe
19 nearby- Costa Coffee0.5 km
- Four Seasons Inn0.6 km
- New Golden Dragon International Restaurant0.6 km
- Kakoli Restaurant0.8 km
- CapeCoast Restaurant0.8 km
- + 14 more
Retailers - Other
30 nearby- Pharmaco Chemists Ltd0.7 km
- Shihe Seafood0.6 km
- B & M Bargains0.5 km
- Wholesale Chicken Ltd0.4 km
- Ali Convenience Store0.6 km
- + 25 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Morrisons Petrol0.4 km
- Morrisons0.4 km
- Lidl0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Strawberry Duck0.5 km
- Buxton Inn0.8 km
- Halfway House Hotel0.6 km
- Higher Openshaw W M Club0.7 km
- Lord Raglan0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gorton0.8 km
- Belle Vue1.7 km
- Ashburys1.7 km
Bus Stops
- Louisa Street0.3 km
- Lees Street0.3 km
- Lees Street0.4 km
- Victoria Street0.4 km
- Victoria Street0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: M111AU · Data under Open Government Licence