Clayton

The geographical area of Clayton is divided into three distinct neighbourhoods: Clayton, Clayton West and Ashton New Road. The furthest east of these is the Clayton Neighbourhood, reaching as far east as the Tameside border and bounded to the west by Clayton Street.

Residents from Clayton can enjoy all the shops and services located nearby at Sportcity as well as those along Ashton New Road. Just a stone’s throw away is the Manchester Velodrome and all of the facilities at Sportcity which can be used by the residents.

Leisure

The River Medlock runs through the Clayton Neighbourhood and is surrounded by a tranquil green space known as Clayton Vale. The four mile area has enjoyed much restoration in recent years and has become a sanctuary for local people to walk, cycle and enjoy wildlife.

Philips Park, one of the oldest municipal parks in the world, offers a wide variety of activities including allotments and an orchard, as well as bowling greens and play areas for young and older children. Opened in 1846, the park now boasts a highly active ‘Friends Group’ who organise a summer Party in the Park alongside many other events throughout the year.

Clayton Park situated just off Ashton New Road, off residents the use of a bowling green, veteran’s pavilion as well as a children’s play area. It is also home to Clayton Hall, a Grade II* listed building dating back to the 12th Century. The striking building is surrounded by rose gardens and mature trees and woodland.

Residents can readily access the Manchester Velodrome, a state-of-the-art indoor cycling track with spectator facilities. Built in preparation for the 2002 Commonwealth games, the centre now provides training and competitions for amateur and professional cyclists alike. A number of classes run for younger people too, with cycles made available to those who wish to take part.

Also nearby is Sportcity and all of its top class facilities including a 400m outdoor running track, an indoor track, squash and tennis courts along with a fitness suite. The City of Manchester Stadium, home of Manchester City Football Club, is also based at Sportcity, attracting visitors to match days from across the country.

In 2005 a Visitors Centre opened at Sportcity. This free attraction chronicles the fascinating history of east Manchester and the site’s role in the regeneration of the area. Through an exciting mix of displays, models and artefacts the centre also gives information on the 2002 Commonwealth Games and the legacy it has left behind.

Clayton Vale
Edge Lane, Clayton
Telephone: 0161 231 3090

Philips Park
Stuart Street, Manchester
Telephone: 0161 231 3090

Clayton Park
Ashton New Road, Clayton, Manchester
Telephone: 0161 223 8278

Manchester Velodrome
The National Cycling Centre
Stuart Street
M11 4DQ
Telephone 0161 223 2244

Sportcity Regional Athletics Arena
Telephone: 0161 220 3800

Sportcity Visitors Centre
Telephone: 0161 227 3151

City of Manchester Stadium
Telephone: 0870 062 1894

Education and Learning

Situated in the heart of the Clayton neighbourhood lies St Willibrord’s Roman Catholic Primary School, which caters for 200 pupils as well as accommodating a designated nursery for 40 children. A recent Ofsted inspection stated that “The school provides a caring environment for Clayton children in a well-managed school.”

Bristowe Street Play Group is a long-standing day care provider that has been registered for 27 years and offers term-time care for up to 20 children, divided into morning and afternoon sessions.

Surestart at the Wells centre provides a large number of places for children aged 6 months to five years. The service is aimed at providing support for parents and offers children a modern and safe environment in which to learn.

Bristowe Street Play Group
14 Bristowe Street, Clayton M11 4LW
Telephone: 0161 220 9895

St Willibrords Roman Catholic Primary School
Vale Street, Clayton M11 4WR
Telephone: 0161 223 9345

Community

Residents of Clayton have immediate access to the services and facilities that are provided at the Wells Centre on North Road. This newly constructed community centre runs a Surestart and crèche as well as a number of community and health initiatives including a library, computers as well as a wide variety of classes and courses.

The Wells Centre
101 North Road, Clayton M11 4NE
Telephone: 0161 223 3777

Health

Clayton Health Centre houses a number of doctors that provide health care for the local community.

B Goodall
Clayton Health Centre, 89 North Road, Clayton M11 4EJ
Telephone: 0161 223 9229

H K Mazhari
Clayton Health Centre, 89 North Road, Clayton M11 4EJ
Telephone: 0161 223 1658

A V Mokashi
Clayton Health Centre, 89 North Road, Clayton M11 4EJ
Telephone: 0161 223 8388

The Evolution of Clayton

There are 1,321 residential properties in the Clayton neighbourhood, 543 of these are privately owned and the remaining 778 belong to the Registered Social Landlord – Eastlands homes.

A neighbourhood plan has not yet been created for Clayton, however, East Manchester Private Sector Housing is currently securing void properties where possible and serving notice to tenants and landlords when appropriate. This helps to maintain and control the types of tenants living in the properties in Clayton.

Eastlands Homes is currently carrying out a modernisation programme on their housing stock, carrying out improvements to homes in the area. Funding from Housing Market Renewal has also enabled work to be carried out on privately owned properties.

A major street environment and pedestrian improvement scheme took place on North Road and was completed in April 2006. The work acts to reduce vehicle speeds, improve parking facilities and ensure a more suitable environment for pedestrians. The scheme has now been extended to provide access to the newly improved entrance to Clayton Vale on Folkstone Road.

Population

The neighbourhoods of Clayton, Clayton West and Ashton New Road have a combined population of 2773 people.

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