Thornley Lane South is in Denton, Manchester and in Tameside district. M34 2FG 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 Thornley Lane South, Denton, Manchester, M34 2FG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M34 2FQ, M34 2GX, M34 2ER, SK5 6TA, SK5 6XX, SK5 6ST, SK5 6SZ, M34 2EG, M34 2FT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M34 2FG, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.6% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.6% | 55.6% | 7.0% | 51.0% | 4.6% |
| Male | 51.4% | 44.4% | -7.0% | 49.0% | -4.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of M34 2FG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.2% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 26.2% | 25% | -1.2% | 37.9% | -12.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.1% | 52.2% | 1.1% | 44.2% | 8.0% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 0.4% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 5.9% | 7.5% | 1.6% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 15.2% | 14.9% | -0.3% | 6.1% | 8.8% |
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 | 26.5% | 35.8% | 9.3% | 48.4% | -12.6% |
| Good health | 41.6% | 35.8% | -5.8% | 33.6% | 2.2% |
| Fair health | 21.4% | 19.8% | -1.6% | 12.7% | 7.1% |
| Bad health | 8.9% | 7% | -1.9% | 4.0% | 3.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 16.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.2% | 26.9% | -7.3% | 18.2% | 8.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.7% | 13.2% | 0.5% | 9.6% | 3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.2% | 16.3% | 1.1% | 13.4% | 2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.6% | 9.3% | 1.7% | 5.3% | 4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 15.4% | 4.0% | 16.9% | -1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.6% | 16.7% | 1.1% | 33.8% | -17.1% |
| Other | 3.4% | 2.2% | -1.2% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.9% 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 | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.9% | 95.9% | -1.0% | 81.4% | 14.5% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 92.1% 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 | 96.1% | 92.1% | -4.0% | 83.2% | 8.9% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 5% | 3.4% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.4% | 92.1% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 8.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.9% | 7.9% | 9.8% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 0% | -4.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.5% | 76.7% | 8.8% |
| Ireland | 5.8% | 0.6% | 5.2% |
| No passport held | 8.7% | 13.5% | -4.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.1% | 37.2% | -13.1% |
| Christian | 70.5% | 46.2% | 24.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Thornley Lane South 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. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -16.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 231 Thornley Lane South, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2021-09-23 | £242,105 |
| 402 Thornley Lane South, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2021-09-06 | £320,789 |
| 400 Thornley Lane South, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £193,000 | 2017-12-15 | £307,265 |
| 402 Thornley Lane South, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2017-11-10 | £256,237 |
| 396 Thornley Lane South, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2017-05-31 | £200,805 |
M34 2FG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in M34 2FG area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 45% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 102 |
| Full-Time Employee | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reddish Vale Nursery School Reddish Vale Road , Reddish SK5 7EU | 4out of 4 | 1,434 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollywood Park Nursery School Hardman Street , Chestergate SK3 0BJ | 4out of 4 | 4,918 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Freshfield Nursery School 42 Mauldeth Road , Heaton Mersey SK4 3NB | 3out of 4 | 5,081 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vale View Primary School Mill Lane , North Reddish SK5 6TP | 3out of 4 | 323 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dane Bank Primary School Thornley Lane South , Reddish SK5 6QG | - not rated | 426 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Denton West End Primary School Balmoral Drive , Denton M34 2JX | 3out of 4 | 1,048 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Reddish Higginson Road , Reddish SK5 6BG | 3out of 4 | 1,269 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Aspinal Broadacre Road , Gorton M18 7NY | 3out of 4 | 1,331 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,152 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cedar Mount Academy Gorton Education Village , 50 Wembley Road M18 7DT | 2out of 4 | 1,959 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wright Robinson College Abbey Hey Lane , Gorton M18 8RL | - not rated | 2,464 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More RC College Town Lane , Denton M34 6AF | 3out of 4 | 2,529 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Denton Community College Taylor Lane , Denton M34 3NG | 3out of 4 | 2,641 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LTE Group Whitworth House , Whitworth St M11 2WH | - not rated | 4,171 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Connell Coop College 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 5,026 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Xaverian College Lower Park Road , M14 5RB | - not rated | 5,419 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 507 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Melland High School Gorton Education Village , M18 7DT | 4out of 4 | 1,959 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadstones School Room 413 , Broadstone Mill SK4 5HS | - not rated | 1,976 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashlea House School Ashlea House , 474 Stockport Road M34 6ET | - not rated | 2,291 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Prospect House Specialist Support Primary School Matthews Lane , M12 4GR | - not rated | 2,400 yd | Free schools special | Yes | 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 | 557 yd | |
| The Place To Play LTD | 290 Gorton Road, North Reddish | 683 yd | |
| Reddish Community Centre | North Reddish Community Centre, North Reddish Park | 945 yd | |
| Reddish Vale Tea Rooms | Vale Farm, Reddish Vale | 1,043 yd | |
| Julia Restaurant | Julia Restaurant, 54 Hulme Road | 1,082 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denton West Cricket Club | Denton West Cricket Club, Windsor Road | 632 yd | |
| Dane Bank Hotel | Dane Bank Hotel, Windmill Lane | 701 yd | |
| North Reddish Working Men's Club | North Reddish Working Mens Club, 3A Midland Road | 807 yd | |
| Reddish Conservative Club Ltd | Reddish Conservative Club, 1 Westbourne Grove | 1,035 yd | |
| Reddish Vale Visitor Centre | Reddish Vale Visitors Centre, Mill Lane | 1,042 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Seahorse | The Seahorse, 185 Thornley Lane South | 325 yd | |
| Iffi's | Iffi's, 181 Thornley Lane South | 340 yd | |
| Barakat Balti | Barakat Balti, 699 Windmill Lane | 557 yd | |
| Subway | Westbrook Shopping Centre, 2 Cromwell Avenue | 607 yd | |
| Hing Wah | 10 Mill Lane, North Reddish | 611 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dane Bank Primary School THORNLEY LANE SOUTH | grass pitches | 494 yd |
| Harcourt Street Playing Fields (Closed) Harcourt Street | grass pitches | 550 yd |
| Denton West Cricket Club ANSON ROAD | grass pitches | 610 yd |
| Granada Road Playing Fields GRANADA ROAD | grass pitches | 789 yd |
| West End Boys & Girls Club WEST END LIBRARY WEST END LIBRARY WINDSOR ROAD | 909 yd | |
| Reddish Baths (Closed) Gorton Road | swimming pool | 942 yd |
| North Reddish Park NORTH REDDISH PARK NORTH REDDISH PARK LONGFORD ROAD WEST | grass pitches, tennis courts | 946 yd |
| Stockport Sport For All Centre REDDISH VALE SPORTS CENTRE REDDISH VALE SPORTS CENTRE REDDISH VALE ROAD | 989 yd | |
| Harrogate Road Harrogate Road | grass pitches | 997 yd |
| Denton West End Primary School BALMORAL DRIVE | 1,065 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 | 78.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 78.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 78.3% |
| 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 | 49.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 87.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.