Ashton Old Road is in Manchester and in Tameside district. M11 1HJ is located in the Clayton & Openshaw electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Manchester Central. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ashton Old Road, Manchester, M11 1HJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M11 1LS, M11 1EZ, M11 1HA, M11 1JX, M11 1EQ, M11 1ER, M11 1FS, M11 1HE, M11 1HL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around M11 1HJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.6% | 50.1% | -3.5% | 51.0% | -0.9% |
| Male | 46.4% | 49.9% | 3.5% | 49.0% | 0.9% |
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 1HJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.6% 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 | 39.2% | 53.6% | 14.4% | 37.9% | 15.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.9% | 29.5% | -11.4% | 44.2% | -14.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 5.1% | 2.8% | -2.3% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 9.1% | 0.7% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 4.4% | -1.9% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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 | 48.1% | 46.6% | -1.5% | 48.4% | -1.8% |
| Good health | 28.9% | 36.4% | 7.5% | 33.6% | 2.8% |
| Fair health | 16.8% | 10.7% | -6.1% | 12.7% | -2.0% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 5.5% | 0.3% | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.6% | 21.8% | -9.8% | 18.2% | 3.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.9% | 11.4% | -2.5% | 9.6% | 1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.8% | 16.1% | 4.3% | 13.4% | 2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 4.7% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.8% | 12.3% | -2.5% | 16.9% | -4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.8% | 29% | 9.2% | 33.8% | -4.8% |
| Other | 5.5% | 4.7% | -0.8% | 2.8% | 1.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 65.3% 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% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.1% | -0.3% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Pakistani | 2.1% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 0.3% | -1.8% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 5.8% | 10.3% | 4.5% | 2.5% | 7.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.4% | 2.6% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 1.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 2.4% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 85.6% | 65.3% | -20.3% | 81.4% | -16.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 0.6% | 5.5% |
| Other | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 68% 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 | 88.3% | 68% | -20.3% | 83.2% | -15.2% |
| European Union | 3.8% | 12.6% | 8.8% | 6.1% | 6.5% |
| Africa | 4.8% | 6.6% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 3.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.4% | 10.8% | 8.4% | 5.6% | 5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.0% | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.5% | 67.8% | -16.7% | 83.2% | -15.4% |
| 10+ Years | 2.7% | 9.9% | 7.2% | 9.8% | 0.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 9.2% | 6.8% | 2.9% | 6.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.7% | 6% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 3.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.6% | 7.1% | -0.5% | 1.9% | 5.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.6% | 76.7% | -10.1% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 2.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 4.5% | 1.5% | 3.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| No passport held | 14.5% | 13.5% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.2% | 37.2% | -8.0% |
| Christian | 52.3% | 46.2% | 6.1% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Muslim | 13% | 6.5% | 6.5% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ashton Old 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. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -21.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1435 Ashton Old Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2024-02-13 | £277,020 |
| 1439 Ashton Old Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, a newly built property | £179,995 | 2021-07-30 | £222,109 |
| 1453 Ashton Old Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, a newly built property | £274,995 | 2021-06-25 | £334,075 |
| 1445 Ashton Old Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, a newly built property | £179,995 | 2021-06-25 | £218,665 |
| 1433 Ashton Old Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, a newly built property | £179,995 | 2021-06-25 | £218,665 |
The percentage of student residents living in M11 1HJ 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 | 116 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 27 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Other | 19 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Education | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reddish Vale Nursery School Reddish Vale Road , Reddish SK5 7EU | 4out of 4 | 4,618 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Collyhurst Nursery School Teignmouth Avenue , Collyhurst M40 7QD | 4out of 4 | 5,266 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Clement's CofE Primary School Abbey Hey Lane , Higher Openshaw M11 1LR | 2out of 4 | 248 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield Road Primary School Fairfield Road , Droylsden M43 6AF | 3out of 4 | 620 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Varna Community Primary School Chisholm Street , Openshaw M11 2LE | 4out of 4 | 810 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Road Primary Academy Manchester Road , Droylsden M43 6GD | 2out of 4 | 888 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's RC Primary School Clarendon Road , Audenshaw M34 5QA | 3out of 4 | 907 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield High School for Girls Fairfield Avenue , Droylsden M43 6AB | 4out of 4 | 628 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Wright Robinson College Abbey Hey Lane , Gorton M18 8RL | - not rated | 948 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Droylsden Academy Manor Road , M43 6QD | 3out of 4 | 1,116 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Belle Vue 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 2,448 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The East Manchester Academy 60 Grey Mare Lane , Beswick M11 3DS | 2out of 4 | 2,633 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | 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 | 2,047 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Connell Coop College 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 2,492 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Xaverian College Lower Park Road , M14 5RB | - not rated | 5,034 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music Stuff Unit 2 , The Cuthbert Centre M11 2NA | - not rated | 1,617 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Gorton Hideout Youth Zone , 1 Queens Avenue M12 5PX | - not rated | 2,173 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawthorns School Sunnyside Moss Campus , Lumb Lane M34 5SF | 4out of 4 | 2,183 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridge College Openshaw Campus , Whitworth Street M11 2GR | - not rated | 2,447 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Melland High School Gorton Education Village , M18 7DT | 4out of 4 | 2,984 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Settlement | New Roundhouse, 1328-1330 Ashton Old Road | 328 yd | |
| Rainbow Haven | St. Pauls Church, Abbey Hey Lane | 422 yd | |
| Age UK | Openshaw Day Centre, Catherine Street | 431 yd | |
| Marco Reas Diner | Lime Square, Ashton Old Road | 489 yd | |
| McDonalds Restaurant | Lime Square, Ashton Old Road | 489 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Higher Openshaw W M Club | 49 Stanley Street | 327 yd | |
| Lord Raglan | 1290 Ashton Old Road | 473 yd | |
| Hare & Hounds | Hare And Hounds, 187 Abbey Hey Lane | 549 yd | |
| Droylsden Working Mens Club | Droylsden Working Mens Club, Carpenters Walk | 791 yd | |
| Jolly Carter Inn | Jolly Carter Inn, 231 Manchester Road | 856 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| J's Kitchen | 1408 Ashton Old Road | 118 yd | |
| Foodaholic | 1351 Ashton Old Road | 258 yd | |
| Cluck N Crust | 1340 Ashton Old Road | 328 yd | |
| Lucky's | 1305-1307 Ashton Old Road | 339 yd | |
| Sunrise Caribbean | 1317 Ashton Old Road | 339 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 1270 Ashton Old Road | 466 yd | |
| Morrisons | 1 Lime Square, Ashton Old Road | 569 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Delamere Park Delamere Street | grass pitches, tennis courts | 179 yd |
| Sporting Edge Community Sports Centre SILVERLACE AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 296 yd |
| The Gym (Manchester Ashton Old Road) 22 LIME SQUARE 22 LIME SQUARE ASHTON OLD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 458 yd |
| Copperas Lane Playing Fields LINDEN WAY | grass pitches | 488 yd |
| Fairfield High School FAIRFIELD AVENUE | grass pitches | 545 yd |
| St Anne'S Rc Primary School BOOTH ROAD | grass pitches | 797 yd |
| Droylsden Swimming Pool (Closed) Manchester Road | swimming pool | 966 yd |
| Wright Robinson Leisure Abbey Hey Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 976 yd |
| King George V Park LONGFORD STREET | grass pitches | 999 yd |
| Fighting Fit (Closed) Tollbar House Tollbar House Manchester Road | health and fitness suite | 1,035 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 109.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.