Saunton Road is in Openshaw, Manchester and in Manchester district. M11 1AJ is located in the Clayton & Openshaw electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Manchester Central. This postcode has been in use since 1994-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Saunton Road, Openshaw, Manchester, M11 1AJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M11 1AY, M11 1AZ, M11 1AX, M11 1FZ, M11 1BB, M11 1AW, M11 1AU, M11 1DP, M11 1AS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M11 1AJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.4% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.1% | 53.4% | 1.3% | 51.0% | 2.4% |
| Male | 47.9% | 46.6% | -1.3% | 49.0% | -2.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around M11 1AJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.4% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 44.6% | 50.4% | 5.8% | 37.9% | 12.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.5% | 30.7% | -4.8% | 44.2% | -13.5% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 3.6% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 10.5% | 1.7% | 9.1% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 7.5% | 4.7% | -2.8% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41.4% | 50.3% | 8.9% | 48.4% | 1.9% |
| Good health | 31.1% | 26.3% | -4.8% | 33.6% | -7.3% |
| Fair health | 16.8% | 14.9% | -1.9% | 12.7% | 2.2% |
| Bad health | 7.4% | 5.9% | -1.5% | 4.0% | 1.9% |
| Very bad health | 3.4% | 2.6% | -0.8% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around M11 1AJ this area, 28.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 40.4% | 28.7% | -11.7% | 18.2% | 10.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.7% | 15.4% | 3.7% | 9.6% | 5.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.4% | 15.2% | 1.8% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 2.8% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 12.7% | 1.0% | 16.9% | -4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.9% | 23.4% | 6.5% | 33.8% | -10.4% |
| Other | 4.6% | 1.9% | -2.7% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 50.9% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 2.7% | 1.6% | -1.1% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -2.9% |
| Pakistani | 4.9% | 6.3% | 1.4% | 2.7% | 3.6% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 9.6% | 24.5% | 14.9% | 2.5% | 22.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Other Black | 3.1% | 3% | -0.1% | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.5% | 2.8% | -1.7% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0.2% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 69.6% | 50.9% | -18.7% | 81.4% | -30.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Other | 0.9% | 2.4% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 65.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79% | 65.9% | -13.1% | 83.2% | -17.3% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 6.9% | 4.0% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 8.9% | 15.9% | 7.0% | 2.7% | 13.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.4% | 10.1% | 2.7% | 5.6% | 4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77.4% | 66% | -11.4% | 83.2% | -17.2% |
| 10+ Years | 4.3% | 18.5% | 14.2% | 9.8% | 8.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.8% | 6.8% | 3.0% | 2.9% | 3.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.8% | 5.8% | -2.0% | 2.2% | 3.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.7% | 3% | -3.7% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 55.9% | 76.7% | -20.8% |
| Ireland | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Germany | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Italy | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| Spain | 2.6% | 0.4% | 2.2% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 5.1% | 0.3% | 4.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Middle East | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 23.5% | 13.5% | 10.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.5% | 37.2% | -3.7% |
| Christian | 47% | 46.2% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 17.1% | 6.5% | 10.6% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Not answered | 2.2% | 6.0% | -3.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Saunton Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Clayton & Openshaw average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 91% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Saunton Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £188,000 | 2023-03-17 | £215,607 |
| 2 Saunton Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2016-09-05 | £179,450 |
| 3 Saunton Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2008-08-29 | £220,916 |
| 2 Saunton Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £76,500 | 2005-12-21 | £196,385 |
| 2 Saunton Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £21,500 | 2002-10-08 | £104,577 |
The percentage of student residents living in M11 1AJ area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 97 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 37 |
| Looking after home or family | 32 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 26 |
| Other | 18 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Education | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancoats Nursery School Palmerston Street , Ancoats M12 6PE | - not rated | 3,238 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shakespeare Nursery School Stockport Road , Chorlton-on-Medlock M13 9BN | - not rated | 3,700 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fir Tree Nursery School Mill Lane , North Reddish SK5 6TP | - not rated | 4,230 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Collyhurst Nursery School Teignmouth Avenue , Collyhurst M40 7QD | 4out of 4 | 4,329 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trafalgar Nursery School John Street East , OL7 0NH | - not rated | 4,572 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Higher Openshaw Community School Saunton Road , Higher Openshaw M11 1AJ | 3out of 4 | 1 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Varna Community Primary School Chisholm Street , Openshaw M11 2LE | - not rated | 571 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Seymour Road Academy Seymour Road South , M11 4PR | 3out of 4 | 685 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Seymour Road Primary School Seymour Road South , M11 4PR | - not rated | 685 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Seymour Road Junior School Clayton , M11 4PR | - not rated | 748 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Gregory's RC High School Stopford Street , Higher Openshaw M11 1FG | - not rated | 902 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Droylsden Academy Manor Road , M43 6QD | 3out of 4 | 1,134 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Droylsden School Mathematics and Computing College for Girls Manor Road , Droylsden M43 6QD | - not rated | 1,167 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Fairfield High School for Girls Fairfield Avenue , Droylsden M43 6AB | 3out of 4 | 1,403 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Fairfield High School for Girls Fairfield Avenue , Droylsden M43 6AB | - not rated | 1,403 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LTE Group Whitworth House , Whitworth St M11 2WH | - not rated | 1,414 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Manchester College Openshaw Campus , Ashton Old Road M11 2WH | - not rated | 1,414 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Connell Co-Op College 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 1,621 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Xaverian College Lower Park Road , M14 5RB | - not rated | 4,598 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City College Manchester Whitworth Street , M1 3HB | - not rated | 4,714 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Settlement New Roundhouse , 1328-1330 Ashton Old Road M11 1JG | - not rated | 802 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Music Stuff Unit 2 , The Cuthbert Centre M11 2NA | - not rated | 935 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Vale School 329 North Road , Clayton M11 4NY | - not rated | 1,078 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton Old Road Independent School 1484 Ashton Old Road , Openshawe M11 1HL | - not rated | 1,280 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Hey Pupil Referral Unit Abbey Hey Lane , Abbey Hey M18 8TJ | - not rated | 1,348 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe 11 | 1046 Ashton New Road | 480 yd | |
| Golden House International Restaurant | 913 Ashton New Road | 521 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 19 Lime Square, Ashton Old Road | 593 yd | |
| Marco Reas Diner | Lime Square, Ashton Old Road | 595 yd | |
| McDonalds Restaurant | Lime Square, Ashton Old Road | 595 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strawberry Duck | 76 Crabtree Lane | 345 yd | |
| Halfway House Hotel | Halfway House Pub, 435 Manchester Road | 492 yd | |
| Buxton Inn | Buxton Inn, 339 Manchester Road | 688 yd | |
| Lord Raglan | 1290 Ashton Old Road | 704 yd | |
| Higher Openshaw W M Club | 49 Stanley Street | 845 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | Unit 2, 998 Ashton New Road | 472 yd | |
| HA kings | 1048 Ashton New Road | 478 yd | |
| LA Canadian | 1054 Ashton New Road | 478 yd | |
| Pizza Factory | Pizza Factory, 1066 Ashton New Road | 480 yd | |
| MDK Shawarma | MDK Shawarma, 1058 Ashton New Road | 484 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | 1 Lime Square, Ashton Old Road | 528 yd | |
| Morrisons Petrol | 1216 Ashton Old Road | 652 yd | |
| Lidl | 1270 Ashton Old Road | 709 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Gym (Manchester Ashton Old Road) 22 LIME SQUARE 22 LIME SQUARE ASHTON OLD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 657 yd |
| Openshaw Park MEECH STREET | grass pitches, tennis courts | 692 yd |
| Sporting Edge Community Sports Centre SILVERLACE AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 747 yd |
| Copperas Lane Playing Fields LINDEN WAY | grass pitches | 754 yd |
| Hewlett Johnson Playing Fields SEYMOUR ROAD SOUTH | grass pitches | 873 yd |
| Sunnybank Park LEWIS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,011 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 36 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 237.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.