Acre Street is in Denton, Manchester and in Tameside district. M34 2AE is located in the Denton West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Denton and Reddish. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Acre Street, Denton, Manchester, M34 2AE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M34 2GJ, M34 2AX, M34 2BF, M34 2AD, M34 2AF, M34 3PR, M34 3QL, M34 3QX, M34 3GU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding M34 2AE has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% 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 | 48.8% | 48.6% | -0.2% | 51.0% | -2.4% |
| Male | 51.2% | 51.4% | 0.2% | 49.0% | 2.4% |
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 M34 2AE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.6% 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 | 46.3% | 44.6% | -1.7% | 37.9% | 6.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.3% | 30.4% | 1.1% | 44.2% | -13.8% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 6.9% | 3.0% | 2.2% | 4.7% |
| Divorced | 15.1% | 13.2% | -1.9% | 9.1% | 4.1% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 4.9% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 | 43% | 46.2% | 3.2% | 48.4% | -2.2% |
| Good health | 39.5% | 32.7% | -6.8% | 33.6% | -0.9% |
| Fair health | 14.3% | 17.3% | 3.0% | 12.7% | 4.6% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 3.5% | 1.2% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 19.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.9% | 15.7% | -8.2% | 18.2% | -2.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21% | 11.3% | -9.7% | 9.6% | 1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19% | 20.6% | 1.6% | 13.4% | 7.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 10.3% | 6.9% | 5.3% | 5.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.6% | 21.1% | 4.5% | 16.9% | 4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.2% | 19.1% | 7.9% | 33.8% | -14.7% |
| Other | 4.9% | 2% | -2.9% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.9% | 3.1% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 2.0% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 2.5% | 1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 91.5% | 85.5% | -6.0% | 81.4% | 4.1% |
In this area, 90.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.2% | 90.3% | -3.9% | 83.2% | 7.1% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.7% | 1.6% | -1.1% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.8% | 89.9% | -3.9% | 83.2% | 6.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 5.4% | 4.6% | 9.8% | -4.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 2.7% | 1.9% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.9% | 1.6% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.9% | 76.7% | 6.2% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 12.5% | 13.5% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.5% | 37.2% | 0.3% |
| Christian | 53.1% | 46.2% | 6.9% |
| Muslim | 3.9% | 6.5% | -2.6% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Acre Street was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Denton North East average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have remained broadly unchanged year on year.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 76% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36 Acre Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £119,000 | 2025-12-03 | £118,891 |
| 36 Acre Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2025-10-01 | £119,672 |
| 30 Acre Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2024-12-20 | £169,976 |
| 3 Acre Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2024-09-25 | £178,663 |
| 38 Acre Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2024-07-24 | £171,619 |
M34 2AE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 102 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fir Tree Nursery School Mill Lane , North Reddish SK5 6TP | - not rated | 2,835 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trafalgar Nursery School John Street East , OL7 0NH | - not rated | 2,991 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brinnington Early Years Centre Westmorland Drive , Brinnington SK5 8HH | - not rated | 3,356 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reddish Vale Nursery School Reddish Vale Road , Reddish SK5 7EU | 4out of 4 | 3,709 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whiteacre Nursery School Romney Street , OL6 9HU | - not rated | 4,896 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denton Central Primary School and ASD Resource Base Duke Street , Denton M34 2AN | - not rated | 236 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's RC Primary School Kynder Street , Denton M34 2AR | - not rated | 364 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Russell Scott Primary School Clare Street , Denton M34 3LQ | 3out of 4 | 542 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greswell Primary School and Nursery Percy Road , Denton M34 2DH | - not rated | 869 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greswell Primary School and Nursery Percy Road , Denton M34 2DH | 3out of 4 | 869 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denton Community Academy Taylor Lane , Denton M34 3NG | 1out of 4 | 564 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More RC College Town Lane , Denton M34 6AF | 3out of 4 | 680 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Egerton Park Arts College Egerton Street , Denton M34 3PB | - not rated | 750 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Denton Community College Taylor Lane , Denton M34 3NG | - not rated | 750 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Audenshaw School Hazel Street , Audenshaw M34 5NB | 3out of 4 | 1,363 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyde-Clarendon College Clarendon Road , SK14 2JZ | - not rated | 3,112 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tameside College Beaufort Road , OL6 6NX | - not rated | 4,748 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton Sixth Form College Darnton Road , OL6 9RL | - not rated | 5,376 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton Sixth Form College Darnton Road , OL6 9RL | - not rated | 5,376 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| LTE Group Whitworth House , Whitworth St M11 2WH | - not rated | 5,448 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawthorns Community School Sunnyside Moss Campus , Lumb Lane M34 5SF | - not rated | 1,085 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashlea House School Ashlea House , 474 Stockport Road M34 6ET | - not rated | 1,756 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Tameside Alternative Provision Academy Globe Lane , SK16 4UJ | 3out of 4 | 2,320 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tameside Pupil Referral Service Globe Lane , SK16 4UJ | - not rated | 2,320 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridgeway PRU New Century House , Victory Road SK16 4XS | - not rated | 2,448 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Ocean | Blue Ocean, 83 Manchester Road | 98 yd | |
| Sapori D'Italia | Sapori D'Italia, 87 Manchester Road | 98 yd | |
| Howards Bar | Howards Bar, 49 - 51 Manchester Road | 101 yd | |
| San Remo Restaurant | San Remo Restaurant, 70 Manchester Road | 102 yd | |
| Crown Cafe | Crown Cafe, 9 Manchester Road | 159 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denton Conservative Club | Denton Conservative Club, 45 Manchester Road | 78 yd | |
| Pitstop | The Bowling Green, 91 Manchester Road | 137 yd | |
| Denton Liberal Club | Denton Liberal Club, Bowden Street | 151 yd | |
| The Dance Emporium | The Dance Emporium, 1 Bowden Street | 151 yd | |
| The Queen Vic | The Queen Vic, 17 Stockport Road | 298 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Uno | Pizza Uno, 69 Manchester Road | 98 yd | |
| Abduls Balti House | Abduls Balti House, 77 Manchester Road | 98 yd | |
| Kami's Peri Peri | Kami's Peri Peri, 99 Manchester Road | 98 yd | |
| Frankies Sandwich Bar | Frankies Sandwich Bar, 71 Manchester Road | 98 yd | |
| Mint Indian Takeaway | Mint Indian Takeaway, 86 Manchester Road | 102 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Lidl, Ashworth Street | 269 yd | |
| Morrisons Supermarket | Morrisons Superstore, Saxon Street | 369 yd | |
| Aldi Stores | Unit 3 Crown Point North Shopping Park, Worthington Way | 459 yd | |
| Wilko | Crown Point North Shopping Park, Worthington Way | 459 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Active Denton VICTORIA STREET | swimming pool | 166 yd |
| Victoria Park LAND ADJOINING 100 LAND ADJOINING 100 ACRE STREET | tennis courts | 217 yd |
| Windmill Lane Playing Field (Closed) Windmill Lane | grass pitches | 465 yd |
| Betta Bodies Gym HEATON MILLS HEATON MILLS HEATON STREET | health and fitness suite | 534 yd |
| Martin Fields ST. LAWRENCE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 593 yd |
| Denton Community College TAYLOR LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 612 yd |
| St. Thomas More TOWN LANE | grass pitches | 675 yd |
| Denton Community College (North Campus) (Closed) Egerton Street | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 747 yd |
| Denton Cricket Club EGERTON STREET | grass pitches | 758 yd |
| Pure Gym (Denton) OLDHAM STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 849 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 | 161.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.