M11 1DR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Wheler Street, 0.7km from Openshaw, Lower in Manchester. Administratively it sits within Clayton & Openshaw ward and the Manchester Central constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, M11 1DR is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 45% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 48% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Manchester.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 0 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £117k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 2.6% year-on-year. 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 1DR are sourced from Output Area E00180878 (shared with 30 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WHELER STREET, M11 1DR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WHELER STREET, M11 1DR.
352
37
£ 33,200 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: M11 1DR 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 45% social renting, M11 1DR 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. Property prices are trending down 2.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for M11 1DR. The average age is 37.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 114,000
6 sales · Mean £ 106,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-09)
M11 1DR has low crime rates — 0 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are vehicle crime and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Higher Openshaw Community School
Manchester Road Primary Academy
Varna Community Primary School
St Clement's CofE Primary School
Fairfield Road Primary School
Droylsden Academy
St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy
Seymour Road Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
33 nearby- Euro Delikatesy0.9 km
- Openshaw Superstore0.4 km
- Openshaw Superstore0.5 km
- Mikes Newsagents0.6 km
- Farmfoods0.3 km
- + 28 more
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Marco Reas Diner0.3 km
- Clayton Cafe0.6 km
- The Cafe0.9 km
- Age UK0.4 km
- Costas Cafe1.0 km
- + 11 more
Takeaway Shop
26 nearby- The Dock0.9 km
- Chicken Hut & Curry House0.7 km
- HA kings0.6 km
- Aroi Dee Thai0.6 km
- J's Kitchen0.7 km
- + 21 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Lord Raglan0.4 km
- Buxton Inn0.5 km
- Droylsden Working Mens Club0.6 km
- Halfway House Hotel0.5 km
- Jolly Carter Inn0.6 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Lidl0.4 km
- Morrisons Petrol0.8 km
- Morrisons0.3 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Warren Guest House0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gorton0.9 km
- Fairfield1.4 km
- Belle Vue1.9 km
Bus Stops
- Bridge Street0.1 km
- Wheler Street0.1 km
- Wheler Street0.2 km
- Bridge Street0.2 km
- Ashton Old Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: M111DR · Data under Open Government Licence