Knowl Close is in Denton, Manchester and in Tameside district. M34 2HW 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 Knowl Close, Denton, Manchester, M34 2HW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M34 2HN, M34 2HL, M34 2JA, M34 2JD, M34 2JB, M34 2HZ, M34 2HJ, M34 2HP, M34 2FS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding M34 2HW has a slightly higher male population, with 51.7% 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 | 50.7% | 48.3% | -2.4% | 51.0% | -2.7% |
| Male | 49.3% | 51.7% | 2.4% | 49.0% | 2.7% |
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 2HW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.2% 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 | 19.3% | 34.9% | 15.6% | 37.9% | -3.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.5% | 53.2% | -5.3% | 44.2% | 9.0% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 1.3% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 6.4% | -2.1% | 9.1% | -2.7% |
| Widowed | 10.4% | 4.3% | -6.1% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.3%) 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 | 46% | 54.2% | 8.2% | 48.4% | 5.8% |
| Good health | 36% | 34.1% | -1.9% | 33.6% | 0.5% |
| Fair health | 12.2% | 9.4% | -2.8% | 12.7% | -3.3% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 2.3% | -2.0% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.1% | 12.5% | -10.6% | 18.2% | -5.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.4% | 10.8% | 1.4% | 9.6% | 1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 23.6% | 18.5% | -5.1% | 13.4% | 5.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.7% | 7.3% | 1.6% | 5.3% | 2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 20.7% | 10.8% | 16.9% | 3.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.5% | 27.2% | 1.7% | 33.8% | -6.6% |
| Other | 2.8% | 3% | 0.2% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 4.4% | 4.0% | 2.7% | 1.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.2% | 1.3% | -0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 92.8% | 89.6% | -3.2% | 81.4% | 8.2% |
In this area, 93.7% 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 | 96.8% | 93.7% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 10.5% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 4% | 2.9% | 5.6% | -1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96% | 93.7% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 10.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 9.8% | -6.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 1.3% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.7% | 76.7% | 12.0% |
| Ireland | 4.3% | 0.6% | 3.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 6.7% | 13.5% | -6.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35% | 37.2% | -2.2% |
| Christian | 52.7% | 46.2% | 6.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Muslim | 4.3% | 6.5% | -2.2% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Knowl Close was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Audenshaw average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Knowl Close, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £182,500 | 2025-03-14 | £187,353 |
| 7 Knowl Close, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2025-03-01 | £220,717 |
| 12 Knowl Close, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £158,000 | 2024-04-30 | £168,108 |
| 9 Knowl Close, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £217,000 | 2023-03-20 | £237,186 |
| 11 Knowl Close, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £181,000 | 2022-02-10 | £210,162 |
| Full-Time Employee | 107 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Education | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| 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 | 2,064 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | 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 | 376 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Denton West End Primary School Balmoral Drive , Denton M34 2JX | 3out of 4 | 445 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Vale View Primary School Mill Lane , North Reddish SK5 6TP | 3out of 4 | 944 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Aspinal Broadacre Road , Gorton M18 7NY | 3out of 4 | 1,213 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rushbrook Primary Academy Shillingford Road , Gorton M18 7TN | 2out of 4 | 1,805 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,778 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wright Robinson College Abbey Hey Lane , Gorton M18 8RL | - not rated | 1,941 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Denton Community College Taylor Lane , Denton M34 3NG | 3out of 4 | 2,083 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cedar Mount Academy Gorton Education Village , 50 Wembley Road M18 7DT | 2out of 4 | 2,142 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More RC College Town Lane , Denton M34 6AF | 3out of 4 | 2,240 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 3,949 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Connell Coop College 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 4,765 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 | 1,023 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Melland High School Gorton Education Village , M18 7DT | 4out of 4 | 2,142 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashlea House School Ashlea House , 474 Stockport Road M34 6ET | - not rated | 2,301 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Prospect House Specialist Support Primary School Matthews Lane , M12 4GR | - not rated | 2,572 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange School Matthews Lane , Gorton M12 4GR | 1out of 4 | 2,572 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | 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 | 200 yd | |
| Julia Restaurant | Julia Restaurant, 54 Hulme Road | 464 yd | |
| Dogs Trust Manchester (Cafe) | Dogs Trust Manchester (Cafe), Parkway | 826 yd | |
| The Dutch Fishmen | 588 Gorton Road, North Reddish | 1,021 yd | |
| Delicacy Bar | 597 Gorton Road, North Reddish | 1,057 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denton West Cricket Club | Denton West Cricket Club, Windsor Road | 183 yd | |
| Dane Bank Hotel | Dane Bank Hotel, Windmill Lane | 256 yd | |
| The Windmill | The Windmill, Hulme Road | 522 yd | |
| North Reddish Working Men's Club | North Reddish Working Mens Club, 3A Midland Road | 905 yd | |
| The Stable Gate | The Stable Gate Public House, Alphagate Drive | 944 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barakat Balti | Barakat Balti, 699 Windmill Lane | 200 yd | |
| Iffi's | Iffi's, 181 Thornley Lane South | 459 yd | |
| The Seahorse | The Seahorse, 185 Thornley Lane South | 462 yd | |
| JKs Sunshine Bakery | JKs Sunshine Bakery, 64 Hulme Road | 522 yd | |
| Golden Dragon | Happy House Fish And Chips, 68 Hulme Road | 522 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | J Sainsbury Plc, Oldham Street | 956 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Denton West Cricket Club ANSON ROAD | grass pitches | 221 yd |
| West End Boys & Girls Club WEST END LIBRARY WEST END LIBRARY WINDSOR ROAD | 314 yd | |
| Dane Bank Primary School THORNLEY LANE SOUTH | grass pitches | 468 yd |
| Denton West End Primary School BALMORAL DRIVE | 496 yd | |
| Granada Road Playing Fields GRANADA ROAD | grass pitches | 568 yd |
| Denton Golf Club DENTON GOLF CLUB DENTON GOLF CLUB MANCHESTER ROAD | golf | 1,075 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 | 79 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 142.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.