About Clayton

Clayton is a suburb located in Greater Manchester, England, within the M11 postcode area. It lies approximately three miles east of Manchester city centre, making it easily accessible for those looking to explore the urban offerings of the city. The area features a mix of residential housing, local shops, and community facilities, providing a practical environment for its residents. The suburb is well-connected by public transport, with several bus routes and nearby train stations facilitating travel to Manchester and surrounding areas. Clayton Park offers green space for leisure activities, while the nearby Eastlands area includes the Etihad Stadium, home to Manchester City Football Club. The local community is diverse, contributing to a lively atmosphere that reflects the broader cultural tapestry of Greater Manchester.

School Ratings in Clayton

There are 470 schools in and around Clayton. Ravensbury Community School is rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 8 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Clayton

The average property price is £173K, with terraced houses making up the majority of the housing stock at around £145K.

Deprivation and Employment in Clayton

Clayton falls within the more deprived areas of England, according to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation. Employment deprivation is higher than average, with a larger share of working-age residents out of work. Household incomes are below the national average, with a higher proportion of residents on low earnings.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Clayton

Broadband speeds in Clayton are generally strong, with superfast and ultrafast options widely available. Mobile coverage across 4G and 5G networks is reliable throughout most of the area. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 2,118 sales

Average Price £173K
£700 — £9.96M
Detached £209K 48
Semi £182K 529
Terraced £145K 1,225
Flat £129K 204

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

253 Primary
50 Secondary
167 Other
Seymour Road Academy Primary 0.2 miles Clayton Sure Start Children's Centre 0.3 miles St Willibrord's RC Primary School Primary Good 0.4 miles Higher Openshaw Community School Primary Good 0.4 miles Ravensbury Community School Primary Outstanding 0.5 miles St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy Primary 0.6 miles Manchester Road Primary Academy Primary Good 0.7 miles Music Stuff 0.7 miles Droylsden Academy Secondary Good 0.7 miles Varna Community Primary School Primary 0.8 miles Connell Co-Op College 16 plus Good 0.8 miles Greenside Primary and Children's Centre Good 0.9 miles

Deprivation and Employment in Clayton IMD 2025

Clayton falls within the more deprived areas of England according to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation. Employment opportunities can be more limited and household incomes tend to sit below the national average. Investment in local services and regeneration continues to support the community.

Overall Deprivation
1/10
Income
2/10
Employment
2/10
Education
3/10
Health
1/10
Housing
2/10
Living Environment
5/10
7,230 Children (0-15) 26%
17,892 Working Age 63%
3,952 Older (60+) 14%
Below Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 62.2% of children in income-deprived families
Below Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 48.8% of over-60s in income-deprived households
Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Gorton Train Station 1.1 miles
Fairfield Train Station 1.2 miles
Ryder Brow Train Station 1.7 miles
Ardwick Train Station 1.8 miles
Reddish North Train Station 2.5 miles
Denton Train Station 2.5 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Droylsden 0.6 miles Openshaw 0.6 miles Bradford 1.2 miles Gorton 1.2 miles Newton Heath 1.2 miles Greenside 1.4 miles Miles Platting 1.4 miles Fairfield 1.4 miles Beswick 1.4 miles Abbey Hey 1.4 miles Debdale 1.4 miles Belle Vue 1.4 miles

Local Government

District Manchester
Ward Clayton & Openshaw
Constituency Manchester Central
Parish Manchester, unparished area
Region North West

Streets in M11 30 shown View all streets

Abbey Hey Lane 3 Abernant Close 1 Ackroyd Street 3 Alan Turing Way 1 Albany Avenue 1 Albert Street 4 Aldermoor Close 2 Aldershot Walk 1 Aldridge Road 1 Alpha Street 2 Alton Square 1 Aniline Street 1 Arbroath Street 1 Arena Drive 1 Arrowsmith Walk 1 Ashbrook Street 2 Ashcombe Walk 1 Ashton New Road 16 Ashton Old Road 23 Ashurst Avenue 1 Athletes Way 1 Atlantic Walk 1 Attewell Street 1 Bailey Street 1 Bamford Street 1 Bank Street 5 Banner Walk 1 Barleywood Drive 1 Barmouth Street 2 Barrington Street 2

Postcodes in M11 50 shown View all postcodes

M11 0AT M11 0AY M11 1AA M11 1AD M11 1AE M11 1AF M11 1AG M11 1AH M11 1AJ M11 1AL M11 1AN M11 1AP M11 1AQ M11 1AR M11 1AS M11 1AT M11 1AU M11 1AW M11 1AX M11 1AY M11 1AZ M11 1BA M11 1BB M11 1BD M11 1BE M11 1BF M11 1BJ M11 1BQ M11 1BR M11 1BS M11 1BT M11 1BU M11 1BW M11 1BX M11 1BY M11 1DA M11 1DE M11 1DF M11 1DH M11 1DJ M11 1DN M11 1DP M11 1DQ M11 1DR M11 1DS M11 1DT M11 1DU M11 1DW M11 1DX M11 1DY