Oakden Drive, Denton, Manchester, M34 2QN

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding M34 2QN has a slightly higher male population, with 51.1% 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	52.1%	48.9%	-3.2%	51.0%	-2.1%
Male	47.9%	51.1%	3.2%	49.0%	2.1%

Partnership Status

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 2QN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.9% 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	33.7%	24.3%	-9.4%	37.9%	-13.6%
Married: Opposite sex	51%	59.9%	8.9%	44.2%	15.7%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.1%	0.7%
Separated	1.9%	1.6%	-0.3%	2.2%	-0.6%
Divorced	7.3%	5.7%	-1.6%	9.1%	-3.4%
Widowed	6.1%	7.7%	1.6%	6.1%	1.6%

Health

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 (86.9%) 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	51.5%	46.4%	-5.1%	48.4%	-2.0%
Good health	35.2%	40.5%	5.3%	33.6%	6.9%
Fair health	11.1%	10.1%	-1.0%	12.7%	-2.6%
Bad health	2.3%	2.9%	0.6%	4.0%	-1.1%

Education and Qualifications

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	16.1%	11.8%	-4.3%	18.2%	-6.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12.6%	8.5%	-4.1%	9.6%	-1.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	22.2%	17.9%	-4.3%	13.4%	4.5%
Apprenticeship	5%	8.9%	3.9%	5.3%	3.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	20.7%	25.6%	4.9%	16.9%	8.7%
Degree or Similar	20.3%	25.6%	5.3%	33.8%	-8.2%
Other	3.1%	1.6%	-1.5%	2.8%	-1.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98% 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%	0.7%	0.7%	0.7%	0.0%
Indian	0%	0.7%	0.7%	3.1%	-2.4%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.8%	-0.1%
White	100%	98%	-2.0%	81.4%	16.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 98.4% 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	97.7%	98.4%	0.7%	83.2%	15.2%
European Union	1.6%	0.7%	-0.9%	6.1%	-5.4%
Middle East and Asia	0.3%	1%	0.7%	5.6%	-4.6%
British Overseas	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.0%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.1%	98.4%	1.3%	83.2%	15.2%
10+ Years	0%	1%	1.0%	9.8%	-8.8%
5-10 Years	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.9%	-2.6%
2-5 Years	0.7%	0.3%	-0.4%	2.2%	-1.9%
Less than 2 years	2.3%	0%	-2.3%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	92.8%	76.7%	16.1%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
No passport held	6.9%	13.5%	-6.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	23.8%	37.2%	-13.4%
Christian	71.9%	46.2%	25.7%
Hindu	0.7%	1.7%	-1.0%
Not answered	3.6%	6.0%	-2.4%

Safety

Is Oakden Drive Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Oakden Drive was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Denton North East 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 -9.5%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 76% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£37,800

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in M34 2QN, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 4/10 (below average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Oakden Drive are based on 7 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Tameside.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Oakden Drive, Denton, Manchester, M34 2QN

Estimated Average Property Prices for M34 2QN

Average Price
£994,211

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£994,211

Estimated Average Property Prices for Oakden Drive

Average Price
£934,141

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£934,141

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Oakden DriveStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Unit 2 Fielding Industrial Centre Oakden Drive, Manchester, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building	£1,150,000	2024-02-09	£1,180,080
Unit 1 Oakden Drive, Manchester, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building	£1,100,000	2021-04-14	£1,286,697
Unit C Oakden Drive, Manchester, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building	£900,000	2019-11-25	£1,178,434
Unit B Oakden Drive, Manchester, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building	£996,000	2019-10-31	£1,315,959
Unit C Oakden Drive, Manchester, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building	£900,000	2019-03-25	£1,227,273

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for M34 2QN

Employment

M34 2QN area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.

M34 2QN 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	104
Retired	68
Self-Employed	31
Part-Time Employee	24
Student (economically inactive)	9
Unemployed	5
Looking after home or family	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3
Long-Term Sick or disabled	1
Other	0

Employment Industry

Construction	25
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	23
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	22
Human health and social work activities	16
Education	16
Manufacturing	13
Financial and insurance activities	13
Professional, scientific and technical activities	11
Other	9
Administrative and support service activities	7
Real estate activities	6
Transport and storage	4
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Accommodation and food service activities	2
Information and communication	2

Schools

Nursery

	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	2,317 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Greswell Primary School and Nursery Percy Road , Denton M34 2DH	3out of 4	1,022 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Denton West End Primary School Balmoral Drive , Denton M34 2JX	3out of 4	1,143 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Dane Bank Primary School Thornley Lane South , Reddish SK5 6QG	- not rated	1,217 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Vale View Primary School Mill Lane , North Reddish SK5 6TP	3out of 4	1,441 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Mary's RC Primary School Kynder Street , Denton M34 2AR	4out of 4	1,485 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Thomas More RC College Town Lane , Denton M34 6AF	3out of 4	1,372 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Denton Community College Taylor Lane , Denton M34 3NG	3out of 4	1,686 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Reddish Vale High School Reddish Vale Road , Reddish SK5 7HD	1out of 4	2,022 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Audenshaw School Hazel Street , Audenshaw M34 5NB	3out of 4	2,395 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Wright Robinson College Abbey Hey Lane , Gorton M18 8RL	- not rated	2,548 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
LTE Group Whitworth House , Whitworth St M11 2WH	- not rated	4,804 yd	Further education	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ashlea House School Ashlea House , 474 Stockport Road M34 6ET	- not rated	1,439 yd	Other independent school	No	Boys	More About School
Reddish Hall School Denstone Road , Reddish SK5 6UY	- not rated	1,672 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hope School Crosses Farm, , Moss Lane PR4 0HP	- not rated	2,315 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Jefferson House The Old Vicarage , Darnhall School Lane CW7 1JT	- not rated	2,315 yd	Other independent school	No	Boys	More About School
Austen House Swineherd Farm , Cobcastle Road BB4 5TS	- not rated	2,315 yd	Other independent school	No	Girls	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Dogs Trust Manchester (Cafe)	Dogs Trust Manchester (Cafe), Parkway	495 yd
St Georges Centre	St Georges Centre, Windmill Lane	762 yd
Food Fix	Building 12 Tameside Business Centre, Windmill Lane	770 yd
Gym Life Manchester	Unit 12 Heaton Mill, Heaton Street	1,018 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Dane Bank Hotel	Dane Bank Hotel, Windmill Lane	658 yd
The Stable Gate	The Stable Gate Public House, Alphagate Drive	817 yd
The Jolly Hatters	Jolly Hatters, 119 Town Lane	888 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Barakat Balti	Barakat Balti, 699 Windmill Lane		762 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Sainsbury's	J Sainsbury Plc, Oldham Street		743 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Jackson Gardens Playing Fields (Closed) Jackson Gardens	grass pitches	390 yd
Pure Gym (Denton) OLDHAM STREET	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	729 yd
Windmill Lane Playing Field (Closed) Windmill Lane	grass pitches	877 yd
Betta Bodies Gym HEATON MILLS HEATON MILLS HEATON STREET	health and fitness suite	1,012 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	0.0%

Speed Aviability

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%

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.