Balmoral Drive is in Denton, Manchester and in Tameside district. M34 2JY 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 2JY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M34 2EX, M34 2HE, M34 2LB, M34 2JX, M34 2JW, M34 2LD, M34 2PB, M34 2PE, M34 2PA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding M34 2JY has a slightly higher male population, with 53% 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 | 51.7% | 47% | -4.7% | 51.0% | -4.0% |
| Male | 48.3% | 53% | 4.7% | 49.0% | 4.0% |
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 | 26.9% | 34% | 7.1% | 37.9% | -3.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.2% | 46.4% | -2.8% | 44.2% | 2.2% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 2.4% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 10.8% | 10% | -0.8% | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 10.4% | 7.2% | -3.2% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
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 | 47.6% | 46.6% | -1.0% | 48.4% | -1.8% |
| Good health | 31.1% | 31.4% | 0.3% | 33.6% | -2.2% |
| Fair health | 15.2% | 16.6% | 1.4% | 12.7% | 3.9% |
| Bad health | 5.7% | 4.1% | -1.6% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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.
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 | 22.7% | 20% | -2.7% | 18.2% | 1.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.2% | 11.2% | -8.0% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.1% | 15.6% | -2.5% | 13.4% | 2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 6.4% | 3.7% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.7% | 21.2% | 8.5% | 16.9% | 4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 20% | 22% | 2.0% | 33.8% | -11.8% |
| Other | 4.6% | 3.6% | -1.0% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.3% 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 | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 3% | 2.7% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| White | 96.8% | 92.3% | -4.5% | 81.4% | 10.9% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 97% 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 | 98.7% | 97% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 13.8% |
| European Union | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.5% | 96.6% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 13.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 9.8% | -6.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.5% | 76.7% | 9.8% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 12.2% | 13.5% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.9% | 37.2% | 1.7% |
| Christian | 55.7% | 46.2% | 9.5% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
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.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70 Balmoral Drive, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £268,000 | 2024-04-25 | £286,728 |
| 74 Balmoral Drive, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2022-12-16 | £356,571 |
| 96 Balmoral Drive, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,500 | 2022-03-22 | £266,546 |
| 100 Balmoral Drive, Manchester, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £916 | 2021-11-29 | £990 |
| 58 Balmoral Drive, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £271,000 | 2021-08-17 | £335,127 |
M34 2JY 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 99 |
| Retired | 71 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Education | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Transport and storage | 18 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 1,318 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reddish Vale Nursery School Reddish Vale Road , Reddish SK5 7EU | 4out of 4 | 2,452 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brinnington Early Years Centre Westmorland Drive , Brinnington SK5 8HH | - not rated | 3,085 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trafalgar Nursery School John Street East , OL7 0NH | - not rated | 4,134 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont Nursery School Churchill Street , Heaton Norris SK4 1ND | - not rated | 4,691 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 | 52 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Denton West End Primary School Balmoral Drive , Denton M34 2JX | - not rated | 52 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dane Bank Primary School Thornley Lane South , Reddish SK5 6QG | - not rated | 653 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dane Bank Primary School Thornley Lane South , Reddish SK5 6QG | 3out of 4 | 653 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspinal Primary School Broadacre Road , Gorton M18 7NY | - not rated | 1,070 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,503 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wright Robinson College Abbey Hey Lane , Gorton M18 8RL | 4out of 4 | 1,503 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Denton Community Academy Taylor Lane , Denton M34 3NG | 1out of 4 | 1,780 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alban's RC High School Holmcroft Road , Gorton M18 7NG | - not rated | 1,828 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Egerton Park Arts College Egerton Street , Denton M34 3PB | - not rated | 1,933 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 3,626 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Manchester College Openshaw Campus , Ashton Old Road M11 2WH | - not rated | 3,626 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Area College Buckingham Road , SK4 4RA | - not rated | 4,090 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Connell Co-Op College 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 4,416 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hyde-Clarendon College Clarendon Road , SK14 2JZ | - not rated | 5,221 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 | 1,321 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Hey Pupil Referral Unit Abbey Hey Lane , Abbey Hey M18 8TJ | - not rated | 1,956 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Melland High School Holmcroft Road , Gorton M18 7NG | - not rated | 1,972 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawthorns Community School Sunnyside Moss Campus , Lumb Lane M34 5SF | - not rated | 2,051 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Melland High School Gorton Education Village , M18 7DT | 4out of 4 | 2,128 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Julia Restaurant | Julia Restaurant, 54 Hulme Road | 231 yd | |
| St Georges Centre | St Georges Centre, Windmill Lane | 691 yd | |
| The Dutch Fishmen | 588 Gorton Road, North Reddish | 806 yd | |
| Delicacy Bar | 597 Gorton Road, North Reddish | 844 yd | |
| The Triangle Coffee Shop | 73 Reddish Lane | 929 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Windmill | The Windmill, Hulme Road | 239 yd | |
| Denton West Cricket Club | Denton West Cricket Club, Windsor Road | 415 yd | |
| Denton Golf Club | Denton Golf Club Ltd, Manchester Road | 686 yd | |
| Dane Bank Hotel | Dane Bank Hotel, Windmill Lane | 687 yd | |
| North Reddish Working Men's Club | North Reddish Working Mens Club, 3A Midland Road | 916 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| JKs Sunshine Bakery | JKs Sunshine Bakery, 64 Hulme Road | 238 yd | |
| Golden Dragon | Happy House Fish And Chips, 68 Hulme Road | 239 yd | |
| Canton Chef Chinese Takeaway | Canton Chef Chinese Takeaway, 60 Hulme Road | 239 yd | |
| La Scala Pizza | La Scala Pizza, 66 Hulme Road | 239 yd | |
| Famous Indian | Famous Indian, 661 Manchester Road | 395 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Meng | 613 - 615 Gorton Road, North Reddish | 874 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | J Sainsbury Plc, Oldham Street | 1,007 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Denton West End Primary School BALMORAL DRIVE | 53 yd | |
| West End Boys & Girls Club WEST END LIBRARY WEST END LIBRARY WINDSOR ROAD | 196 yd | |
| Denton West Cricket Club ANSON ROAD | grass pitches | 436 yd |
| Granada Road Playing Fields GRANADA ROAD | grass pitches | 483 yd |
| Dane Bank Primary School THORNLEY LANE SOUTH | grass pitches | 651 yd |
| Denton Golf Club DENTON GOLF CLUB DENTON GOLF CLUB MANCHESTER ROAD | golf | 691 yd |
| Debdale Park DEBDALE PARK BOWLING PAVILION DEBDALE PARK BOWLING PAVILION HYDE ROAD | golf, grass pitches, tennis courts | 895 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 | 79.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 161.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.