The Close is in Denton, Manchester and in Tameside district. M34 3PN 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 1994-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Close, Denton, Manchester, M34 3PN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M34 3GB, M34 3QD, M34 3PE, M34 3PD, M34 3GD, M34 3QB, M34 3PL, M34 3WQ, M34 3QH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding M34 3PN has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% 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 | 46.3% | 49.1% | 2.8% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 53.7% | 50.9% | -2.8% | 49.0% | 1.9% |
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 | 42.7% | 40.3% | -2.4% | 37.9% | 2.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.8% | 39.4% | -4.4% | 44.2% | -4.8% |
| Separated | 3% | 2.5% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 5.6% | 11% | 5.4% | 9.1% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 6.8% | 1.9% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
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 | 45.1% | 42.1% | -3.0% | 48.4% | -6.3% |
| Good health | 40.2% | 33.4% | -6.8% | 33.6% | -0.2% |
| Fair health | 11.3% | 15.9% | 4.6% | 12.7% | 3.2% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 6.9% | 5.1% | 4.0% | 2.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 | 23.2% | 19.5% | -3.7% | 18.2% | 1.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.6% | 13.1% | -7.5% | 9.6% | 3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.4% | 15.3% | -3.1% | 13.4% | 1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.7% | 8.5% | 1.8% | 5.3% | 3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.1% | 22% | 8.9% | 16.9% | 5.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.4% | 19.5% | 4.1% | 33.8% | -14.3% |
| Other | 2.6% | 2.1% | -0.5% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 2.1% | 2.4% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 1.7% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 3.4% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 93.9% | 83.1% | -10.8% | 81.4% | 1.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, 87.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.1% | 87.7% | -7.4% | 83.2% | 4.5% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 4.8% | 3.3% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
| Africa | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3% | 4.1% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 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 | 95.1% | 88% | -7.1% | 83.2% | 4.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 7.2% | 6.6% | 9.8% | -2.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 1.7% | -0.1% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 1.4% | -0.4% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79% | 76.7% | 2.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 14.8% | 13.5% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.9% | 37.2% | 0.7% |
| Christian | 53.8% | 46.2% | 7.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 2.4% | 6.5% | -4.1% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Close 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 -15.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 The Close, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £157,500 | 2021-12-16 | £187,302 |
| 3 The Close, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £122,000 | 2019-03-29 | £184,709 |
| 3 The Close, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2014-02-26 | £189,824 |
| 2 The Close, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £72,000 | 2013-09-12 | £147,130 |
| 4 The Close, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £106,000 | 2012-07-06 | £218,676 |
M34 3PN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 98 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Other | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 3,570 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | 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 | 579 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's RC Primary School Kynder Street , Denton M34 2AR | 4out of 4 | 1,088 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greswell Primary School and Nursery Percy Road , Denton M34 2DH | 3out of 4 | 1,338 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Poplar Street Primary School Ravenwood Drive , Audenshaw M34 5EF | 3out of 4 | 1,497 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Denton West End Primary School Balmoral Drive , Denton M34 2JX | 3out of 4 | 1,509 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denton Community College Taylor Lane , Denton M34 3NG | 3out of 4 | 405 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Audenshaw School Hazel Street , Audenshaw M34 5NB | 3out of 4 | 1,092 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| St Thomas More RC College Town Lane , Denton M34 6AF | 3out of 4 | 1,328 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wright Robinson College Abbey Hey Lane , Gorton M18 8RL | - not rated | 2,145 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield High School for Girls Fairfield Avenue , Droylsden M43 6AB | 4out of 4 | 2,702 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | 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 | 4,727 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tameside College Beaufort Road , OL6 6NX | - not rated | 4,831 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Connell Coop College 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 5,384 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton Sixth Form College Darnton Road , OL6 9RL | - not rated | 5,458 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashlea House School Ashlea House , 474 Stockport Road M34 6ET | - not rated | 2,211 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Tameside Pupil Referral Service Globe Lane , SK16 4UJ | 2out of 4 | 2,613 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawthorns School Sunnyside Moss Campus , Lumb Lane M34 5SF | 4out of 4 | 2,644 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Reddish Hall School Denstone Road , Reddish SK5 6UY | - not rated | 2,696 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Ashton School Bennett Street , SK14 4SS | 3out of 4 | 3,145 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carmel Cafe At Carmel Christian Church | Carmel Christian Centre, Seymour Street | 132 yd | |
| Gym Life Manchester | Unit 12 Heaton Mill, Heaton Street | 321 yd | |
| Starbucks | Unit 6A Crown Point North Shopping Park, Worthington Way | 356 yd | |
| Tameside Wellness Centre | Tameside Wellness Centre, Lance Corporal Andrew Breeze Way | 413 yd | |
| The Creperie Co | Unit 2C2 Crown Point North Shopping Park, Worthington Way | 449 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denton West End WMC | Denton West End Working Mens Club, 4 Grosvenor Street | 216 yd | |
| Denton Cricket And Sports Club | Denton Cricket And Sports Club, Egerton Street | 385 yd | |
| Pitstop | The Bowling Green, 91 Manchester Road | 496 yd | |
| Denton Conservative Club | Denton Conservative Club, 45 Manchester Road | 640 yd | |
| Denton Labour Club | Ashton Road, Ashton Road | 698 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucky | Lucky, 117 Taylor Lane | 165 yd | |
| Lucky Fish & Chips | Lucky Fish & Chips, 117 Taylor Lane | 165 yd | |
| Renfrews Chippy | Renfrews Chippy, 25 Belgrave Street | 215 yd | |
| Kami's Peri Peri | Kami's Peri Peri, 99 Manchester Road | 534 yd | |
| Frankies Sandwich Bar | Frankies Sandwich Bar, 71 Manchester Road | 534 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores | Unit 3 Crown Point North Shopping Park, Worthington Way | 462 yd | |
| Wilko | Crown Point North Shopping Park, Worthington Way | 462 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl, Ashworth Street | 687 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | J Sainsbury Plc, Oldham Street | 732 yd | |
| Morrisons Supermarket | Morrisons Superstore, Saxon Street | 976 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Denton Community College TAYLOR LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 284 yd |
| Betta Bodies Gym HEATON MILLS HEATON MILLS HEATON STREET | health and fitness suite | 323 yd |
| Denton Community College (North Campus) (Closed) Egerton Street | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 361 yd |
| Pure Gym (Denton) OLDHAM STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 587 yd |
| Denton Cricket Club EGERTON STREET | grass pitches | 592 yd |
| Windmill Lane Playing Field (Closed) Windmill Lane | grass pitches | 655 yd |
| Active Denton VICTORIA STREET | swimming pool | 785 yd |
| Victoria Park LAND ADJOINING 100 LAND ADJOINING 100 ACRE STREET | tennis courts | 816 yd |
| Jackson Gardens Playing Fields (Closed) Jackson Gardens | grass pitches | 1,065 yd |
| Audenshaw School HAZEL STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,086 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 | 87.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 174.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.