M11 1BX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km from Lower Openshaw in Manchester. Administratively it sits within Clayton & Openshaw ward and the Manchester Central constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, M11 1BX 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 35) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 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.
Property: Average house prices are around £230k. 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 1BX are sourced from Output Area E00175833 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
M11 1BX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for M11 1BX.
324
35
£ 33,200 /yr
33%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: M11 1BX 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 1BX has a significant social housing presence — 86% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. 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 1BX. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 230,000
1 sales · Mean £ 230,000
school Local Schools
Higher Openshaw Community School
Varna Community Primary School
St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy
St Clement's CofE Primary School
Manchester Road Primary Academy
Seymour Road Academy
Fairfield Road Primary School
Droylsden Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
24 nearby- Baloch Pizza and Kebab House0.8 km
- The Dock0.8 km
- LA Canadian0.6 km
- Subway0.7 km
- MDK Shawarma0.6 km
- + 19 more
Retailers - Other
34 nearby- Euro Delikatesy0.6 km
- Openshaw Superstore0.5 km
- Openshaw Superstore0.3 km
- Mikes Newsagents0.8 km
- Farmfoods0.3 km
- + 29 more
Restaurant, Cafe
19 nearby- K's Cafe0.9 km
- Marco Reas Diner0.3 km
- New Golden Dragon International Restaurant0.7 km
- Kakoli Restaurant0.7 km
- McDonalds Restaurant0.3 km
- + 14 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Strawberry Duck0.6 km
- Buxton Inn0.7 km
- Droylsden Working Mens Club0.9 km
- Halfway House Hotel0.6 km
- Jolly Carter Inn0.9 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Morrisons0.2 km
- Lidl0.4 km
- Morrisons Petrol0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gorton0.7 km
- Fairfield1.6 km
- Belle Vue1.7 km
Bus Stops
- Lees Street0.2 km
- Lees Street0.3 km
- Morrisons0.3 km
- Lidl0.3 km
- Louisa Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: M111BX · Data under Open Government Licence