Postcode sector · M11 2

Is Openshaw a good place to live?

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In Openshaw (M11 2), homes sell for around £435,620 on average, there are 5 schools in the area (1 of 1 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is medium, and it ranks as a more deprived area than most (deprivation decile 1/10, where 1 is most deprived).

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Flood risk in Openshaw M11 2

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Openshaw M11 2 is rated medium. Around 1.5% of properties (35 of 2,343) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 11 are at significant risk.

Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.

Sold-price trend (1995–2026)

1995: mean £13,710, median £10,000 (39 sales)1996: mean £17,083, median £12,000 (25 sales)1997: mean £9,793, median £8,250 (24 sales)1998: mean £11,345, median £12,000 (10 sales)1999: mean £15,533, median £9,000 (31 sales)2000: mean £13,521, median £14,470 (58 sales)2001: mean £12,555, median £11,250 (39 sales)2002: mean £16,965, median £16,750 (55 sales)2003: mean £22,069, median £21,000 (84 sales)2004: mean £34,397, median £30,000 (103 sales)2005: mean £45,469, median £43,000 (67 sales)2006: mean £105,897, median £77,500 (94 sales)2007: mean £118,935, median £116,950 (136 sales)2008: mean £109,404, median £90,000 (107 sales)2009: mean £94,854, median £94,950 (33 sales)2010: mean £104,550, median £97,950 (32 sales)2011: mean £105,592, median £130,250 (39 sales)2012: mean £74,323, median £50,000 (27 sales)2013: mean £62,971, median £58,125 (26 sales)2014: mean £69,686, median £59,950 (47 sales)2015: mean £98,736, median £65,525 (44 sales)2016: mean £135,633, median £80,000 (43 sales)2017: mean £135,717, median £129,975 (50 sales)2018: mean £182,202, median £131,500 (44 sales)2019: mean £194,511, median £109,250 (42 sales)2020: mean £255,596, median £102,000 (34 sales)2021: mean £136,577, median £110,000 (46 sales)2022: mean £305,496, median £135,000 (41 sales)2023: mean £180,058, median £145,000 (31 sales)2024: mean £435,620, median £148,650 (26 sales)2025: mean £793,504, median £141,000 (30 sales)2026: mean £301,068, median £312,500 (11 sales)1995: mean £13,710, median £10,000 (39 sales)1996: mean £17,083, median £12,000 (25 sales)1997: mean £9,793, median £8,250 (24 sales)1998: mean £11,345, median £12,000 (10 sales)1999: mean £15,533, median £9,000 (31 sales)2000: mean £13,521, median £14,470 (58 sales)2001: mean £12,555, median £11,250 (39 sales)2002: mean £16,965, median £16,750 (55 sales)2003: mean £22,069, median £21,000 (84 sales)2004: mean £34,397, median £30,000 (103 sales)2005: mean £45,469, median £43,000 (67 sales)2006: mean £105,897, median £77,500 (94 sales)2007: mean £118,935, median £116,950 (136 sales)2008: mean £109,404, median £90,000 (107 sales)2009: mean £94,854, median £94,950 (33 sales)2010: mean £104,550, median £97,950 (32 sales)2011: mean £105,592, median £130,250 (39 sales)2012: mean £74,323, median £50,000 (27 sales)2013: mean £62,971, median £58,125 (26 sales)2014: mean £69,686, median £59,950 (47 sales)2015: mean £98,736, median £65,525 (44 sales)2016: mean £135,633, median £80,000 (43 sales)2017: mean £135,717, median £129,975 (50 sales)2018: mean £182,202, median £131,500 (44 sales)2019: mean £194,511, median £109,250 (42 sales)2020: mean £255,596, median £102,000 (34 sales)2021: mean £136,577, median £110,000 (46 sales)2022: mean £305,496, median £135,000 (41 sales)2023: mean £180,058, median £145,000 (31 sales)2024: mean £435,620, median £148,650 (26 sales)2025: mean £793,504, median £141,000 (30 sales)2026: mean £301,068, median £312,500 (11 sales) MeanMedian £793,504 £8,250 1995 2026*

Annual sold price in M11 2, 1995–2026 — mean (blue) and median (terracotta). The median is the typical sale; a wide gap to the mean means a few high-value sales pull the average up. 2026 is a part year (11 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Who lives here

Median age
32
One-person households
29%
Households with children
39%
Households
4,074

Owned 31% · Social rent 39% · Private rent 29%

Census 2021 (ONS), for M11 2.

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Openshaw M11 2: frequently asked questions

Is Openshaw M11 2 a good place to live?

In Openshaw (M11 2), homes sell for around £435,620 on average, there are 5 schools in the area (1 of 1 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is medium, and it ranks as a more deprived area than most (deprivation decile 1/10, where 1 is most deprived).

How much are house prices in Openshaw M11 2?

Homes in Openshaw M11 2 sell for around £435,620 on average, based on 26 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Openshaw M11 2 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Openshaw M11 2 is rated medium. Around 1.5% of properties (35 of 2,343) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 11 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Openshaw M11 2?

There are 5 schools in Openshaw M11 2 (2 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Are the schools in Openshaw M11 2 any good?

Of the 1 Ofsted-rated schools in Openshaw M11 2, 1 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).

Is Openshaw M11 2 a deprived area?

Openshaw M11 2 sits in deprivation decile 1 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it more deprived than most areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).