Balmoral Drive is in Denton, Manchester and in Tameside district. M34 2JT 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 Balmoral Drive, Denton, Manchester, M34 2JT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M34 2JS, M34 2JU, M34 2HA, M34 2JR, M34 2NS, M34 2NA, M34 2HD, M34 2WA, M34 2NT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around M34 2JT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.7% | 50.5% | 0.8% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 50.3% | 49.5% | -0.8% | 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 | 34.1% | 35.6% | 1.5% | 37.9% | -2.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42% | 38% | -4.0% | 44.2% | -6.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Separated | 3% | 2.8% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 12.4% | 2.6% | 9.1% | 3.3% |
| Widowed | 10.2% | 8.8% | -1.4% | 6.1% | 2.7% |
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 | 42.7% | 38.3% | -4.4% | 48.4% | -10.1% |
| Good health | 30.3% | 36.6% | 6.3% | 33.6% | 3.0% |
| Fair health | 16.9% | 17.2% | 0.3% | 12.7% | 4.5% |
| Bad health | 8.6% | 5.2% | -3.4% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 2.8% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
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 22%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28% | 25.2% | -2.8% | 18.2% | 7.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.6% | 7.6% | -6.0% | 9.6% | -2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17% | 15.2% | -1.8% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 7.6% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.3% | 20.4% | 4.1% | 16.9% | 3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.4% | 22% | 4.6% | 33.8% | -11.8% |
| Other | 5.3% | 2% | -3.3% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.2% 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% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 1.1% | 2.7% |
| Pakistani | 1.6% | 4.1% | 2.5% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.8% | 2.7% | -2.1% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 92.4% | 83.2% | -9.2% | 81.4% | 1.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 90.1% 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 | 96.2% | 90.1% | -6.1% | 83.2% | 6.9% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 6.5% | 4.6% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 5.6% | -2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.5% | 90.1% | -5.4% | 83.2% | 6.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.5% | 7.5% | 9.8% | -2.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 1.7% | -1.2% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.9% | 76.7% | 6.2% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 10.6% | 13.5% | -2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.4% | 37.2% | -1.8% |
| Christian | 52.6% | 46.2% | 6.4% |
| Muslim | 7.9% | 6.5% | 1.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Balmoral Drive 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 been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Balmoral Drive, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2024-11-21 | £278,768 |
| 55 Balmoral Drive, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £267,750 | 2023-01-04 | £289,438 |
| 21 Balmoral Drive, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £252,000 | 2022-08-26 | £276,841 |
| 23 Balmoral Drive, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £246,700 | 2021-06-28 | £313,008 |
| 45 Balmoral Drive, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £205,500 | 2020-12-17 | £276,989 |
M34 2JT 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 | 76 |
| Retired | 70 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Education | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 2,649 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denton West End Primary School Balmoral Drive , Denton M34 2JX | 3out of 4 | 439 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Aspinal Broadacre Road , Gorton M18 7NY | 3out of 4 | 817 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dane Bank Primary School Thornley Lane South , Reddish SK5 6QG | - not rated | 862 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Hey Primary Academy Abbey Hey Lane , Gorton M18 8PF | 3out of 4 | 1,286 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Hall Drive Academy Old Hall Drive , Gorton M18 7FU | 3out of 4 | 1,403 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wright Robinson College Abbey Hey Lane , Gorton M18 8RL | - not rated | 1,180 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cedar Mount Academy Gorton Education Village , 50 Wembley Road M18 7DT | 2out of 4 | 1,922 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Denton Community College Taylor Lane , Denton M34 3NG | 3out of 4 | 2,140 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield High School for Girls Fairfield Avenue , Droylsden M43 6AB | 4out of 4 | 2,217 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Reddish Vale High School Reddish Vale Road , Reddish SK5 7HD | 1out of 4 | 2,392 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 3,224 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Connell Coop College 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 4,011 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Xaverian College Lower Park Road , M14 5RB | - not rated | 5,174 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 | 1,451 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Melland High School Gorton Education Village , M18 7DT | 4out of 4 | 1,922 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prospect House Specialist Support Primary School Matthews Lane , M12 4GR | - not rated | 2,294 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange School Matthews Lane , Gorton M12 4GR | 1out of 4 | 2,294 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Gorton Hideout Youth Zone , 1 Queens Avenue M12 5PX | - not rated | 2,572 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Julia Restaurant | Julia Restaurant, 54 Hulme Road | 494 yd | |
| The Dutch Fishmen | 588 Gorton Road, North Reddish | 704 yd | |
| The Triangle Coffee Shop | 73 Reddish Lane | 717 yd | |
| Delicacy Bar | 597 Gorton Road, North Reddish | 737 yd | |
| Coffee in the Park | Debdale Park, Hyde Road | 884 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Windmill | The Windmill, Hulme Road | 469 yd | |
| Denton Golf Club | Denton Golf Club Ltd, Manchester Road | 650 yd | |
| Denton West Cricket Club | Denton West Cricket Club, Windsor Road | 682 yd | |
| North Reddish Working Men's Club | North Reddish Working Mens Club, 3A Midland Road | 954 yd | |
| Dane Bank Hotel | Dane Bank Hotel, Windmill Lane | 997 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Famous Indian | Famous Indian, 661 Manchester Road | 96 yd | |
| Golden Dragon | Happy House Fish And Chips, 68 Hulme Road | 469 yd | |
| Canton Chef Chinese Takeaway | Canton Chef Chinese Takeaway, 60 Hulme Road | 469 yd | |
| La Scala Pizza | La Scala Pizza, 66 Hulme Road | 469 yd | |
| JKs Sunshine Bakery | JKs Sunshine Bakery, 64 Hulme Road | 469 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Meng | 613 - 615 Gorton Road, North Reddish | 718 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Denton West End Primary School BALMORAL DRIVE | 335 yd | |
| West End Boys & Girls Club WEST END LIBRARY WEST END LIBRARY WINDSOR ROAD | 506 yd | |
| Granada Road Playing Fields GRANADA ROAD | grass pitches | 573 yd |
| Debdale Park DEBDALE PARK BOWLING PAVILION DEBDALE PARK BOWLING PAVILION HYDE ROAD | golf, grass pitches, tennis courts | 610 yd |
| Denton Golf Club DENTON GOLF CLUB DENTON GOLF CLUB MANCHESTER ROAD | golf | 657 yd |
| Denton West Cricket Club ANSON ROAD | grass pitches | 688 yd |
| Dane Bank Primary School THORNLEY LANE SOUTH | grass pitches | 830 yd |
| Pure Gym (Manchester Debdale) WALL WAY | health and fitness suite | 934 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 | 76.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 133.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.