Ashton Old Road is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M11 1HW 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 1HW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M43 6TT, M34 5QD, M11 1HG, M11 1HT, M11 1HS, M43 6ED, M11 1GS, M11 1GT, M11 1GR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding M11 1HW has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 42.3% | 49.2% | 6.9% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 57.7% | 50.8% | -6.9% | 49.0% | 1.8% |
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 1HW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.7% 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 | 48.1% | 46.7% | -1.4% | 37.9% | 8.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.6% | 39.8% | 10.2% | 44.2% | -4.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 5.4% | 2.1% | -3.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 11.9% | 6.6% | -5.3% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 3.9% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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 | 33.4% | 49.9% | 16.5% | 48.4% | 1.5% |
| Good health | 25.9% | 29.9% | 4.0% | 33.6% | -3.7% |
| Fair health | 24.6% | 13.1% | -11.5% | 12.7% | 0.4% |
| Bad health | 10.5% | 6.1% | -4.4% | 4.0% | 2.1% |
| Very bad health | 5.6% | 0.9% | -4.7% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 46.9% | 23.2% | -23.7% | 18.2% | 5.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15% | 7.8% | -7.2% | 9.6% | -1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.1% | 13.1% | 0.0% | 13.4% | -0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 3.9% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.2% | 11.5% | 5.3% | 16.9% | -5.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.1% | 38.2% | 30.1% | 33.8% | 4.4% |
| Other | 7.7% | 2.3% | -5.4% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 43.5% 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% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 7.7% | 7.0% | 0.7% | 7.0% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 7.7% | 7.4% | 2.7% | 5.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 3% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Black African | 4.3% | 21% | 16.7% | 2.5% | 18.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 2% | 2.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 87.9% | 43.5% | -44.4% | 81.4% | -37.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Other | 0.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 62.1% 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 | 84.6% | 62.1% | -22.5% | 83.2% | -21.1% |
| European Union | 7.2% | 7.2% | 0.0% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 3.9% | 14.9% | 11.0% | 2.7% | 12.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.6% | 13.2% | 9.6% | 5.6% | 7.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79% | 62.2% | -16.8% | 83.2% | -21.0% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 19% | 17.0% | 9.8% | 9.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.9% | 10.4% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 7.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.6% | 3.9% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.5% | 4.6% | -2.9% | 1.9% | 2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.8% | 76.7% | -8.9% |
| Ireland | 3.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 2.1% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.2% | 0.3% | 2.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 10.5% | 13.5% | -3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.2% | 37.2% | -12.0% |
| Christian | 42.9% | 46.2% | -3.3% |
| Buddhist | 5.1% | 0.5% | 4.6% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% |
| Muslim | 16.6% | 6.5% | 10.1% |
| Sikh | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 7.4% | 6.0% | 1.4% |
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.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1548 Ashton Old Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2013-11-28 | £186,067 |
| 1576 Ashton Old Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2010-10-15 | £276,674 |
| 1576 Ashton Old Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2004-06-07 | £302,455 |
| 1576 Ashton Old Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £54,000 | 1998-10-27 | £379,025 |
| Full-Time Employee | 161 |
| Part-Time Employee | 54 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Looking after home or family | 33 |
| Other | 32 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 27 |
| Unemployed | 21 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Education | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trafalgar Nursery School John Street East , OL7 0NH | - not rated | 3,238 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fir Tree Nursery School Mill Lane , North Reddish SK5 6TP | - not rated | 3,404 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reddish Vale Nursery School Reddish Vale Road , Reddish SK5 7EU | 4out of 4 | 4,516 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ancoats Nursery School Palmerston Street , Ancoats M12 6PE | - not rated | 4,735 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilshaw Nursery School Store Street , OL7 9QA | - not rated | 4,880 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Anne's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Clarendon Road , Audenshaw M34 5QA | 3out of 4 | 249 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's RC Primary School Clarendon Road , Audenshaw M34 5QA | - not rated | 249 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield Road Primary School Grove Street , Droylsden M43 6AF | - not rated | 570 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Clement's CofE Primary School Abbey Hey Lane , Higher Openshaw M11 1LR | 3out of 4 | 798 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School Church Street , Droylsden M43 7BR | 3out of 4 | 1,062 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 | 3out of 4 | 348 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Fairfield High School for Girls Fairfield Avenue , Droylsden M43 6AB | - not rated | 348 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Gregory's RC High School Stopford Street , Higher Openshaw M11 1FG | - not rated | 671 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wright Robinson College Abbey Hey Lane , Gorton M18 8RL | - not rated | 722 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wright Robinson College Abbey Hey Lane , Gorton M18 8RL | 4out of 4 | 722 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,691 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Manchester College Openshaw Campus , Ashton Old Road M11 2WH | - not rated | 2,691 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Connell Co-Op College 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 3,149 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tameside College Beaufort Road , OL6 6NX | - not rated | 5,379 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Progressive School 1524 Ashton Old Road , M11 1HN | - not rated | 159 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 | 304 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Hey Pupil Referral Unit Abbey Hey Lane , Abbey Hey M18 8TJ | - not rated | 590 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Settlement New Roundhouse , 1328-1330 Ashton Old Road M11 1JG | - not rated | 879 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawthorns Community School Sunnyside Moss Campus , Lumb Lane M34 5SF | - not rated | 2,246 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moravian College | Fairfield Square, Fairfield Square | 425 yd | |
| Rainbow Haven | St. Pauls Church, Abbey Hey Lane | 590 yd | |
| The Pearl Restaurant, Bar And Lounge | The Pearl Indian Restaurant, 119 Manchester Road | 651 yd | |
| Safari Tearoom | Street Record, Lock Keepers Court | 749 yd | |
| Donkey Sancutary | E S T Manchester, Green Fold | 808 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Audenshaw Masonic Hall | Audenshaw Masonic Hall Stanley House, Manchester Road | 322 yd | |
| Fairfield Arms | The Fairfield Arms, 92 Manchester Road | 322 yd | |
| Hare & Hounds | Hare And Hounds, 187 Abbey Hey Lane | 586 yd | |
| Greenwood Catering At Fairfield Golf & Sailing Club | Fairfield Golf And Sailing Club, Kings Road | 683 yd | |
| Fitzroy Social Club | Fitzroy Social Club, Durham Street | 700 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sorrentos | 7 Station View, Ashton Old Road | 45 yd | |
| J's Kitchen | 1408 Ashton Old Road | 441 yd | |
| Giovannis | Giovannis, 69 Market Street | 785 yd | |
| Purple Flame | Purple Flame, 65 Market Street | 785 yd | |
| Bollywood Spice | Bollywood Spice, 59 Market Street | 790 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 1270 Ashton Old Road | 1,012 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, Manchester Road | 1,033 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Anne'S Rc Primary School BOOTH ROAD | grass pitches | 247 yd |
| Fairfield High School FAIRFIELD AVENUE | grass pitches | 348 yd |
| Delamere Park Delamere Street | grass pitches, tennis courts | 459 yd |
| Fairfield Golf And Sailing Club KINGS ROAD | golf | 684 yd |
| Wright Robinson Leisure Abbey Hey Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 740 yd |
| Droylsden Swimming Pool (Closed) Manchester Road | swimming pool | 809 yd |
| Sporting Edge Community Sports Centre SILVERLACE AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 826 yd |
| Fighting Fit (Closed) Tollbar House Tollbar House Manchester Road | health and fitness suite | 854 yd |
| Copperas Lane Playing Fields LINDEN WAY | grass pitches | 882 yd |
| Beyer Peacocks Playing Field KERSHAW LANE | grass pitches | 965 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 | 85.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 71.4% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.