Postcode Analysis Manchester, North West

SOUTHSEA STREET, M11 1BJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUTHSEA STREET, M11 1BJ.

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Population

511

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 33,200 /yr

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Employed

34%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: M11 1BJ 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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3/10
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7/10
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1/10
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10/10
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2/10
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7/10
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2/10
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6/10
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Area Character

50% of M11 1BJ's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area.

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

M11 1BJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Southsea Street, 0.3km from Lower Openshaw in Manchester. Administratively it sits within Clayton & Openshaw ward and the Manchester Central constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, M11 1BJ is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. At 31 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 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 £123k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 1BJ are sourced from Output Area E00025843 (shared with 9 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 1BJ. 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

White / British49.6%
Asian / British Asian8.5%
Black / African / Caribbean25.8%
Other / Mixed16.1%

Economic Activity

34%Active
FT: 19%
Unemployed: 4%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 123,750

2 sales · Mean £ 123,750

school Local Schools

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Varna Community Primary School

Outstanding471 pupils0.2 km
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Higher Openshaw Community School

Good305 pupils0.4 km
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St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy

Requires Improvement225 pupils0.4 km
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St Clement's CofE Primary School

Good236 pupils0.8 km
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Manchester Road Primary Academy

Good371 pupils1.0 km
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St James' CofE Primary School Gorton

Good445 pupils1.1 km
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Seymour Road Academy

Good451 pupils1.1 km
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Abbey Hey Primary Academy

Good662 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

40 nearby
  • Euro Delikatesy0.5 km
  • Openshaw Superstore0.6 km
  • Openshaw Superstore0.1 km
  • Mikes Newsagents1.0 km
  • Farmfoods0.4 km
  • + 35 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

17 nearby
  • K's Cafe0.7 km
  • Marco Reas Diner0.4 km
  • Four Seasons Inn0.4 km
  • McDonalds Restaurant0.4 km
  • Greggs Canteen0.8 km
  • + 12 more
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Takeaway Shop

26 nearby
  • The Dock0.7 km
  • 333 Take Away0.4 km
  • Cluck N Crust0.6 km
  • Foodaholic0.6 km
  • Lucky's0.5 km
  • + 21 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Morrisons Petrol0.3 km
  • Morrisons0.3 km
  • Lidl0.4 km
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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Steelworks Tavern1.0 km
  • Buxton Inn0.9 km
  • Halfway House Hotel0.8 km
  • Strawberry Duck0.7 km
  • Higher Openshaw W M Club0.6 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gorton0.6 km
  • Belle Vue1.5 km
  • Ashburys1.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Louisa Street0.1 km
  • Lees Street0.2 km
  • Lees Street0.2 km
  • Victoria Street0.3 km
  • Morrisons0.3 km