M11 1DJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Printer Street, 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 1DJ 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 32) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 68% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 47% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Manchester. Full-time employment stands at 23% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 0 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 1DJ are sourced from Output Area E00175834 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PRINTER STREET, M11 1DJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PRINTER STREET, M11 1DJ.
381
32
£ 33,200 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: M11 1DJ 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 1DJ has a significant social housing presence — 68% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for M11 1DJ. The average age is 31.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-07)
M11 1DJ has low crime rates — 0 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
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
25 nearby- Chicken Hut & Curry House0.8 km
- HA kings0.7 km
- Aroi Dee Thai0.7 km
- Boston Fried Chicken0.7 km
- Burgerfy0.7 km
- + 20 more
Retailers - Other
36 nearby- Greggs0.7 km
- Manor Wines0.8 km
- The Barmy Baker0.7 km
- Getir0.9 km
- Premier Express - Freds Discount Store1.0 km
- + 31 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Buxton Inn0.7 km
- Droylsden Working Mens Club0.9 km
- Halfway House Hotel0.7 km
- Jolly Carter Inn0.9 km
- Higher Openshaw W M Club0.5 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
15 nearby- Kakoli Restaurant0.8 km
- Greggs Canteen0.9 km
- McDonalds Restaurant0.3 km
- Golden House International Restaurant0.7 km
- Karibu Yote0.7 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Morrisons0.2 km
- Lidl0.3 km
- Morrisons Petrol0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gorton0.7 km
- Fairfield1.5 km
- Belle Vue1.6 km
Bus Stops
- Lees Street0.2 km
- Lees Street0.2 km
- Morrisons0.3 km
- Lidl0.3 km
- Louisa Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: M111DJ · Data under Open Government Licence