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.
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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£ 33,200 /yr
33%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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
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
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, 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
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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: M111AZ · Data under Open Government Licence