Postcode Analysis Manchester, North West

HIGH LEGH ROAD, M11 1AZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH LEGH ROAD, M11 1AZ.

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Population

324

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 33,200 /yr

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Employed

33%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: M11 1AZ 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.

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10/10
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6/10
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8/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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4/10
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Area Character

With 86% social renting, M11 1AZ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

M11 1AZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on High Legh Road, 0.4km from Openshaw in Manchester. Administratively it sits within Clayton & Openshaw ward and the Manchester Central constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, M11 1AZ is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. By day, the area transitions to a teachers and carers in metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. With residents averaging 35 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 86% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 41% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Manchester. Full-time employment stands at 20% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

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 1AZ are sourced from Output Area E00175833 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for M11 1AZ. The average age is 34.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British58.9%
Asian / British Asian6.1%
Black / African / Caribbean29.1%
Other / Mixed5.8%

Economic Activity

33%Active
FT: 20%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

school Local Schools

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Higher Openshaw Community School

Good305 pupils0.1 km
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St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy

Requires Improvement225 pupils0.5 km
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Varna Community Primary School

Outstanding471 pupils0.6 km
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Seymour Road Academy

Good451 pupils0.7 km
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Manchester Road Primary Academy

Good371 pupils0.8 km
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St Clement's CofE Primary School

Good236 pupils1.0 km
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Droylsden Academy

Good929 pupils1.0 km
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Fairfield Road Primary School

Good448 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

31 nearby
  • Euro Delikatesy0.7 km
  • Openshaw Superstore0.7 km
  • Openshaw Superstore0.4 km
  • Mikes Newsagents0.9 km
  • Farmfoods0.5 km
  • + 26 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

20 nearby
  • K's Cafe0.9 km
  • Marco Reas Diner0.5 km
  • Age UK0.6 km
  • Costas Cafe0.8 km
  • Four Seasons Inn0.7 km
  • + 15 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

24 nearby
  • The Dock1.0 km
  • J's Kitchen1.0 km
  • 333 Take Away0.6 km
  • Cluck N Crust0.7 km
  • Foodaholic0.7 km
  • + 19 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Lord Raglan0.6 km
  • Buxton Inn0.6 km
  • Droylsden Working Mens Club0.9 km
  • Halfway House Hotel0.5 km
  • Jolly Carter Inn0.9 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Lidl0.6 km
  • Morrisons Petrol0.6 km
  • Morrisons0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gorton0.9 km
  • Fairfield1.7 km
  • Ashburys1.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Wheler Street0.3 km
  • Wheler Street0.3 km
  • Lees Street0.4 km
  • Bridge Street0.4 km
  • Edge Lane Metrolink Stop0.4 km