Shoecroft Avenue is in Denton, Manchester and in Tameside district. M34 2BJ 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 Shoecroft Avenue, Denton, Manchester, M34 2BJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M34 2BE, M34 2BP, M34 2DA, M34 2BH, M34 2BQ, M34 2BL, M34 2BZ, M34 2BY, M34 2DF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around M34 2BJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.8% | 51.5% | -2.3% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 46.2% | 48.5% | 2.3% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 33.3% | 38.9% | 5.6% | 37.9% | 1.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.3% | 37.4% | -0.9% | 44.2% | -6.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 3.5% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 13.3% | 13.2% | -0.1% | 9.1% | 4.1% |
| Widowed | 10.2% | 6.6% | -3.6% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
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 | 38.1% | 49.9% | 11.8% | 48.4% | 1.5% |
| Good health | 34.3% | 29.7% | -4.6% | 33.6% | -3.9% |
| Fair health | 16.6% | 13.6% | -3.0% | 12.7% | 0.9% |
| Bad health | 8.7% | 4.7% | -4.0% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 2.1% | -0.2% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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 19.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.1% | 24.4% | -1.7% | 18.2% | 6.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.3% | 16.7% | 0.4% | 9.6% | 7.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.1% | 17.4% | -2.7% | 13.4% | 4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.2% | 5% | -2.2% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.4% | 15.9% | 1.5% | 16.9% | -1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.7% | 19.4% | 7.7% | 33.8% | -14.4% |
| Other | 4.2% | 1.2% | -3.0% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| White | 96.5% | 88.4% | -8.1% | 81.4% | 7.0% |
| Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 90.8% 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 | 97.4% | 90.8% | -6.6% | 83.2% | 7.6% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 4.2% | 3.6% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 2.1% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 2.7% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.4% | 90.8% | -6.6% | 83.2% | 7.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 5.9% | 5.6% | 9.8% | -3.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 0.6% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.5% | 76.7% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 16.7% | 13.5% | 3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.5% | 37.2% | 10.3% |
| Christian | 45.7% | 46.2% | -0.5% |
| Muslim | 3% | 6.5% | -3.5% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 2.7% | 6.0% | -3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Shoecroft Avenue 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 been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -31.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34 Shoecroft Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2025-02-06 | £227,319 |
| 42 Shoecroft Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2024-10-16 | £192,989 |
| 14 Shoecroft Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2024-09-06 | £273,327 |
| 10 Shoecroft Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2022-10-28 | £263,862 |
| 42 Shoecroft Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £206,000 | 2020-10-30 | £280,604 |
M34 2BJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 103 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Other | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Education | 17 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| 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 | 2,516 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brinnington Early Years Centre Westmorland Drive , Brinnington SK5 8HH | - not rated | 2,858 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reddish Vale Nursery School Reddish Vale Road , Reddish SK5 7EU | 4out of 4 | 3,302 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trafalgar Nursery School John Street East , OL7 0NH | - not rated | 3,497 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont Nursery School Churchill Street , Heaton Norris SK4 1ND | - not rated | 5,376 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greswell Primary School and Nursery Percy Road , Denton M34 2DH | - not rated | 369 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greswell Primary School and Nursery Percy Road , Denton M34 2DH | 3out of 4 | 369 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Denton Central Primary School and ASD Resource Base Duke Street , Denton M34 2AN | - not rated | 394 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's RC Primary School Kynder Street , Denton M34 2AR | - not rated | 414 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Corrie Primary School Cemetery Road , Denton M34 6FG | - not rated | 1,007 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas More RC College Town Lane , Denton M34 6AF | 3out of 4 | 367 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Denton Community Academy Taylor Lane , Denton M34 3NG | 1out of 4 | 929 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Egerton Park Arts College Egerton Street , Denton M34 3PB | - not rated | 1,179 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Denton Community College Taylor Lane , Denton M34 3NG | - not rated | 1,179 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Two Trees Sports College Two Trees Lane , Denton M34 7QL | - not rated | 1,550 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyde-Clarendon College Clarendon Road , SK14 2JZ | - not rated | 3,295 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tameside College Beaufort Road , OL6 6NX | - not rated | 5,227 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Area College Buckingham Road , SK4 4RA | - not rated | 5,361 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashlea House School Ashlea House , 474 Stockport Road M34 6ET | - not rated | 1,266 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Hawthorns Community School Sunnyside Moss Campus , Lumb Lane M34 5SF | - not rated | 1,526 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbus House Bridge House, 1 Stuart Road , SK6 2SR | - not rated | 2,463 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridge House School 1 Stuart Road , Bredbury SK6 2SR | - not rated | 2,463 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Reddish Hall School Denstone Road , Reddish SK5 6UY | - not rated | 2,750 yd | Other independent special school | 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 | 555 yd | |
| Sapori D'Italia | Sapori D'Italia, 87 Manchester Road | 555 yd | |
| Howards Bar | Howards Bar, 49 - 51 Manchester Road | 558 yd | |
| Sweet Fix Mcr | Sweet Fix Mcr, 89 Stockport Road | 569 yd | |
| Tameside Wellness Centre | Tameside Wellness Centre, Lance Corporal Andrew Breeze Way | 572 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Jolly Hatters | Jolly Hatters, 119 Town Lane | 249 yd | |
| Acres Inn | Acres Inn, 120 Acre Street | 300 yd | |
| Pitstop | The Bowling Green, 91 Manchester Road | 556 yd | |
| Chapel House Inn | Chapel House, 145 Stockport Road | 569 yd | |
| Denton Conservative Club | Denton Conservative Club, 45 Manchester Road | 578 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Good Choice | Good Choice, 44 Acre Street | 399 yd | |
| Hong Dragon | Hong Dragon, 68 Stockport Road | 532 yd | |
| Pizza Uno | Pizza Uno, 69 Manchester Road | 555 yd | |
| Abduls Balti House | Abduls Balti House, 77 Manchester Road | 555 yd | |
| Kami's Peri Peri | Kami's Peri Peri, 99 Manchester Road | 555 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Supermarket | Morrisons Superstore, Saxon Street | 657 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl, Ashworth Street | 763 yd | |
| Aldi Stores | Unit 3 Crown Point North Shopping Park, Worthington Way | 945 yd | |
| Wilko | Crown Point North Shopping Park, Worthington Way | 945 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | J Sainsbury Plc, Oldham Street | 1,053 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Windmill Lane Playing Field (Closed) Windmill Lane | grass pitches | 324 yd |
| Victoria Park LAND ADJOINING 100 LAND ADJOINING 100 ACRE STREET | tennis courts | 344 yd |
| St. Thomas More TOWN LANE | grass pitches | 365 yd |
| Active Denton VICTORIA STREET | swimming pool | 549 yd |
| Jackson Gardens Playing Fields (Closed) Jackson Gardens | grass pitches | 599 yd |
| Betta Bodies Gym HEATON MILLS HEATON MILLS HEATON STREET | health and fitness suite | 665 yd |
| Martin Fields ST. LAWRENCE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 693 yd |
| Pure Gym (Denton) OLDHAM STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 796 yd |
| Denton St Lawrence Cricket Club SYCAMORE AVENUE | grass pitches | 845 yd |
| Denton Community College TAYLOR LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,038 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 | 63.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 63.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 63.6% |
| 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 | 76.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 135.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.