Ashton Road is in Denton, Manchester and in Tameside district. M34 3LW is located in the Denton North East 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 Ashton Road, Denton, Manchester, M34 3LW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M34 3LQ, M34 3JE, M34 3JZ, M34 3HG, M34 3HR, M34 3LG, M34 3LY, M34 3LP, M34 3JW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M34 3LW is primarily male, with 53.7% of the population 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 | 49.6% | 46.3% | -3.3% | 51.0% | -4.7% |
| Male | 50.4% | 53.7% | 3.3% | 49.0% | 4.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around M34 3LW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 52.2% | 57% | 4.8% | 37.9% | 19.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.9% | 26.6% | 2.7% | 44.2% | -17.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 4.9% | 2.3% | -2.6% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 14.6% | 9.3% | -5.3% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 3.7% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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 | 49.2% | 51% | 1.8% | 48.4% | 2.6% |
| Good health | 37.7% | 33.1% | -4.6% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 8.7% | 10.5% | 1.8% | 12.7% | -2.2% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 5.1% | 1.9% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 19.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.6% | 19.1% | 3.5% | 18.2% | 0.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20% | 13% | -7.0% | 9.6% | 3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20% | 17.2% | -2.8% | 13.4% | 3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.8% | 7.9% | 1.1% | 5.3% | 2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18% | 21.9% | 3.9% | 16.9% | 5.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.6% | 19.5% | 1.9% | 33.8% | -14.3% |
| Other | 2% | 1.4% | -0.6% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 3.4% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 2.5% | -0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 2.4% | 0.4% | -2.0% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 92.5% | 86.2% | -6.3% | 81.4% | 4.8% |
| Other | 0.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 90.7% 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 | 95.2% | 90.7% | -4.5% | 83.2% | 7.5% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 3.5% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 3.1% | 2.3% | 5.6% | -2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.8% | 91.4% | -3.4% | 83.2% | 8.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.1% | 5.1% | 9.8% | -4.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 2.7% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.8% | 76.7% | 5.1% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 11.2% | 13.5% | -2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.9% | 37.2% | 8.7% |
| Christian | 47.9% | 46.2% | 1.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 3.1% | 6.5% | -3.4% |
| Not answered | 2.3% | 6.0% | -3.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ashton Road 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 -42.9%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 137 Ashton Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £118,000 | 2017-06-12 | £197,510 |
| 145 Ashton Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £104,000 | 2007-03-15 | £189,169 |
| 137 Ashton Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £77,000 | 2004-05-21 | £193,474 |
| 141 Ashton Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £59,950 | 2003-06-24 | £189,380 |
| 93 Ashton Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £635,000 | 2002-07-15 | £2,505,614 |
M34 3LW 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 | 102 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Other | 20 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trafalgar Nursery School John Street East , OL7 0NH | - not rated | 2,405 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fir Tree Nursery School Mill Lane , North Reddish SK5 6TP | - not rated | 3,232 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brinnington Early Years Centre Westmorland Drive , Brinnington SK5 8HH | - not rated | 3,931 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reddish Vale Nursery School Reddish Vale Road , Reddish SK5 7EU | 4out of 4 | 4,183 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whiteacre Nursery School Romney Street , OL6 9HU | - not rated | 4,334 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Scott Primary School Clare Street , Denton M34 3LQ | 3out of 4 | 168 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Denton Central Primary School and ASD Resource Base Duke Street , Denton M34 2AN | - not rated | 776 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's RC Primary School Kynder Street , Denton M34 2AR | - not rated | 872 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Primary School St Anne's Road , Denton M34 3DY | 3out of 4 | 1,075 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Primary School St Anne's Road , Denton M34 3DY | - not rated | 1,075 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Egerton Park Arts College Egerton Street , Denton M34 3PB | - not rated | 441 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Denton Community College Taylor Lane , Denton M34 3NG | - not rated | 441 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Denton Community Academy Taylor Lane , Denton M34 3NG | 1out of 4 | 528 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Audenshaw School Hazel Street , Audenshaw M34 5NB | 3out of 4 | 807 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Audenshaw School Hazel Street , Audenshaw M34 5NB | - not rated | 807 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyde-Clarendon College Clarendon Road , SK14 2JZ | - not rated | 3,045 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tameside College Beaufort Road , OL6 6NX | - not rated | 4,219 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton Sixth Form College Darnton Road , OL6 9RL | - not rated | 4,848 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton Sixth Form College Darnton Road , OL6 9RL | - not rated | 4,848 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| LTE Group Whitworth House , Whitworth St M11 2WH | - not rated | 5,358 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawthorns Community School Sunnyside Moss Campus , Lumb Lane M34 5SF | - not rated | 648 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tameside Alternative Provision Academy Globe Lane , SK16 4UJ | 3out of 4 | 1,889 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tameside Pupil Referral Service Globe Lane , SK16 4UJ | - not rated | 1,889 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Guide Bridge Independent School 265 Stockport Road , Guide Bridge OL7 0NT | - not rated | 1,933 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridgeway PRU New Century House , Victory Road SK16 4XS | - not rated | 2,123 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonalds Restaurant | Unit 1 Crown Point North Shopping Park, Worthington Way | 208 yd | |
| Frankie And Bennys | Crown Point North Shopping Park, Worthington Way | 208 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Unit 9A Crown Point North Shopping Park, Worthington Way | 209 yd | |
| Nando's | Unti 5 Crown Point North Shopping Park, Worthington Way | 211 yd | |
| The Creperie Co | Unit 2C2 Crown Point North Shopping Park, Worthington Way | 226 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| White House Inn | White House, 170 Ashton Road | 162 yd | |
| Denton Labour Club | Ashton Road, Ashton Road | 163 yd | |
| Denton Working Mens Club | Denton Working Mens Club, Frederick Street | 276 yd | |
| Denton Cricket And Sports Club | Denton Cricket And Sports Club, Egerton Street | 489 yd | |
| Denton Conservative Club | Denton Conservative Club, 45 Manchester Road | 521 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suzannes | Suzannes, 142 Ashton Road | 81 yd | |
| The Full Monty | The Full Monty, 2 Egerton Street | 271 yd | |
| 7 Burgers | 7 Burgers, 34 Ashton Road | 416 yd | |
| Denton Kebab And Curry House | Denton Kebab And Curry House, 30 Ashton Road | 440 yd | |
| Dominos Pizza | Dominos Pizza, 34 - 38 Manchester Road | 445 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores | Unit 3 Crown Point North Shopping Park, Worthington Way | 208 yd | |
| Wilko | Crown Point North Shopping Park, Worthington Way | 208 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl, Ashworth Street | 365 yd | |
| Morrisons Supermarket | Morrisons Superstore, Saxon Street | 688 yd | |
| Coop Audenshaw | Coop Audenshaw, 1 - 3 Stamford Road | 865 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Denton Cricket Club EGERTON STREET | grass pitches | 247 yd |
| Denton Community College TAYLOR LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 397 yd |
| Denton Community College (North Campus) (Closed) Egerton Street | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 440 yd |
| Active Denton VICTORIA STREET | swimming pool | 608 yd |
| Audenshaw School HAZEL STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 786 yd |
| Victoria Park LAND ADJOINING 100 LAND ADJOINING 100 ACRE STREET | tennis courts | 787 yd |
| Betta Bodies Gym HEATON MILLS HEATON MILLS HEATON STREET | health and fitness suite | 832 yd |
| Martin Fields ST. LAWRENCE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 951 yd |
| Windmill Lane Playing Field (Closed) Windmill Lane | grass pitches | 979 yd |
| Poplar Street Primary School RAVENWOOD DRIVE | grass pitches | 1,085 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 | 83.3% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.