Windmill Lane is in Denton, Manchester and in Tameside district. M34 2ET 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 Windmill Lane, Denton, Manchester, M34 2ET and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M34 2FS, M34 2HZ, M34 2EN, M34 2EW, M34 2JA, M34 2FN, M34 2JD, M34 2JB, M34 2HJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding M34 2ET has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 47.9% | 49.8% | 1.9% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 52.1% | 50.2% | -1.9% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 | 38.5% | 42% | 3.5% | 37.9% | 4.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.5% | 43.8% | -0.7% | 44.2% | -0.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 6% | 4% | -2.0% | 9.1% | -5.1% |
| Widowed | 9.6% | 8% | -1.6% | 6.1% | 1.9% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 52.1% | 55.4% | 3.3% | 48.4% | 7.0% |
| Good health | 31.8% | 33.2% | 1.4% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 10.9% | 8.2% | -2.7% | 12.7% | -4.5% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 2.5% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 20.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.2% | 14.7% | -5.5% | 18.2% | -3.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.5% | 12% | -4.5% | 9.6% | 2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.2% | 15.6% | -4.6% | 13.4% | 2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 5.3% | 2.1% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.1% | 29.3% | 14.2% | 16.9% | 12.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.3% | 20.9% | 1.6% | 33.8% | -12.9% |
| Other | 5.5% | 2.2% | -3.3% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.4% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 97% | 90.4% | -6.6% | 81.4% | 9.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 94% 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 | 98.9% | 94% | -4.9% | 83.2% | 10.8% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Africa | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.4% | 94.3% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 11.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 9.8% | -6.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 0.4% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.9% | 76.7% | 12.2% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 7.9% | 13.5% | -5.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.9% | 37.2% | 3.7% |
| Christian | 54.8% | 46.2% | 8.6% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 1.8% | 6.5% | -4.7% |
| Not answered | 2.2% | 6.0% | -3.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Windmill Lane was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Audenshaw 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 similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 58% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 709 Windmill Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2023-03-10 | £121,786 |
| 693 - 695 Windmill Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2022-11-18 | £68,805 |
| 709 Windmill Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2021-09-24 | £108,874 |
| 723 Windmill Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2017-08-02 | £224,786 |
| 721 Windmill Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £118,000 | 2013-05-31 | £246,665 |
M34 2ET area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 104 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 929 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reddish Vale Nursery School Reddish Vale Road , Reddish SK5 7EU | 4out of 4 | 1,986 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brinnington Early Years Centre Westmorland Drive , Brinnington SK5 8HH | - not rated | 2,409 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont Nursery School Churchill Street , Heaton Norris SK4 1ND | - not rated | 4,232 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trafalgar Nursery School John Street East , OL7 0NH | - not rated | 4,430 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dane Bank Primary School Thornley Lane South , Reddish SK5 6QG | - not rated | 563 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dane Bank Primary School Thornley Lane South , Reddish SK5 6QG | 3out of 4 | 563 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Denton West End Primary School Balmoral Drive , Denton M34 2JX | 3out of 4 | 680 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Denton West End Primary School Balmoral Drive , Denton M34 2JX | - not rated | 680 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Vale View Primary School Mill Lane , North Reddish SK5 6TP | 3out of 4 | 929 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reddish Vale High School Reddish Vale Road , Reddish SK5 7HD | 1out of 4 | 1,691 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Reddish Vale Technology College Reddish Vale Road , Reddish SK5 7HD | - not rated | 1,691 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Reddish Vale Technology College Reddish Vale Road , Reddish SK5 7HD | - not rated | 1,691 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Denton Community Academy Taylor Lane , Denton M34 3NG | 1out of 4 | 1,804 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More RC College Town Lane , Denton M34 6AF | 3out of 4 | 2,016 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Area College Buckingham Road , SK4 4RA | - not rated | 3,852 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| LTE Group Whitworth House , Whitworth St M11 2WH | - not rated | 4,241 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Manchester College Openshaw Campus , Ashton Old Road M11 2WH | - not rated | 4,241 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hyde-Clarendon College Clarendon Road , SK14 2JZ | - not rated | 4,994 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Connell Co-Op College 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 5,056 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reddish Hall School Denstone Road , Reddish SK5 6UY | - not rated | 1,092 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashlea House School Ashlea House , 474 Stockport Road M34 6ET | - not rated | 2,012 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Melland High School Holmcroft Road , Gorton M18 7NG | - not rated | 2,182 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawthorns Community School Sunnyside Moss Campus , Lumb Lane M34 5SF | - not rated | 2,248 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Melland High School Gorton Education Village , M18 7DT | 4out of 4 | 2,366 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Georges Centre | St Georges Centre, Windmill Lane | 1 yd | |
| Julia Restaurant | Julia Restaurant, 54 Hulme Road | 624 yd | |
| Dogs Trust Manchester (Cafe) | Dogs Trust Manchester (Cafe), Parkway | 779 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dane Bank Hotel | Dane Bank Hotel, Windmill Lane | 149 yd | |
| Denton West Cricket Club | Denton West Cricket Club, Windsor Road | 361 yd | |
| The Windmill | The Windmill, Hulme Road | 683 yd | |
| The Stable Gate | The Stable Gate Public House, Alphagate Drive | 961 yd | |
| North Reddish Working Men's Club | North Reddish Working Mens Club, 3A Midland Road | 1,019 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barakat Balti | Barakat Balti, 699 Windmill Lane | 1 yd | |
| The Seahorse | The Seahorse, 185 Thornley Lane South | 502 yd | |
| Iffi's | Iffi's, 181 Thornley Lane South | 505 yd | |
| JKs Sunshine Bakery | JKs Sunshine Bakery, 64 Hulme Road | 683 yd | |
| Golden Dragon | Happy House Fish And Chips, 68 Hulme Road | 683 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | J Sainsbury Plc, Oldham Street | 954 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Denton West Cricket Club ANSON ROAD | grass pitches | 386 yd |
| West End Boys & Girls Club WEST END LIBRARY WEST END LIBRARY WINDSOR ROAD | 501 yd | |
| Dane Bank Primary School THORNLEY LANE SOUTH | grass pitches | 569 yd |
| Denton West End Primary School BALMORAL DRIVE | 685 yd | |
| Granada Road Playing Fields GRANADA ROAD | grass pitches | 735 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 | 94.1% |
| 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 | 76.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 68.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 148.99 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 148.99 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.