Guide Lane is in Audenshaw, Manchester and in Tameside district. M34 5BY is located in the St Peter's electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ashton-under-Lyne. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Guide Lane, Audenshaw, Manchester, M34 5BY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M34 5BX, M34 5EJ, M34 5BT, M34 5BU, M34 5FJ, M34 5DE, M34 5BZ, M34 5EN, M34 5DD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M34 5BY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.7% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.3% | 53.7% | 6.4% | 51.0% | 2.7% |
| Male | 52.7% | 46.3% | -6.4% | 49.0% | -2.7% |
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 5BY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.5% 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 | 47% | 47.5% | 0.5% | 37.9% | 9.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.9% | 30.5% | -2.4% | 44.2% | -13.7% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 4.5% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Divorced | 13.2% | 14% | 0.8% | 9.1% | 4.9% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 3.5% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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 | 49.1% | 52.6% | 3.5% | 48.4% | 4.2% |
| Good health | 35.9% | 31.2% | -4.7% | 33.6% | -2.4% |
| Fair health | 11.7% | 12.6% | 0.9% | 12.7% | -0.1% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 2.4% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 21.5% | 15.1% | -6.4% | 18.2% | -3.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.6% | 16.1% | -3.5% | 9.6% | 6.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.4% | 17.1% | -5.3% | 13.4% | 3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 7% | 2.9% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.1% | 14.6% | -0.5% | 16.9% | -2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.1% | 27.1% | 12.0% | 33.8% | -6.7% |
| Other | 2.3% | 3% | 0.7% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.7% 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% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 9% | 9.0% | 2.5% | 6.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 98.2% | 82.7% | -15.5% | 81.4% | 1.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 89.4% 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 | 97.1% | 89.4% | -7.7% | 83.2% | 6.2% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 2.7% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 5.1% | 5.1% | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.1% | 89.1% | -8.0% | 83.2% | 5.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 4.3% | 3.9% | 9.8% | -5.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 3.9% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.4% | 76.7% | 1.7% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| North Africa | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 15.7% | 13.5% | 2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.2% | 37.2% | -1.0% |
| Christian | 49.2% | 46.2% | 3.0% |
| Muslim | 7.9% | 6.5% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Guide Lane 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 lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 81% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 127 Guide Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2008-04-04 | £417,761 |
| Full-Time Employee | 82 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Education | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trafalgar Nursery School John Street East , OL7 0NH | - not rated | 1,246 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whiteacre Nursery School Romney Street , OL6 9HU | - not rated | 3,225 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilshaw Nursery School Store Street , OL7 9QA | - not rated | 3,879 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fir Tree Nursery School Mill Lane , North Reddish SK5 6TP | - not rated | 4,192 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brinnington Early Years Centre Westmorland Drive , Brinnington SK5 8HH | - not rated | 5,083 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poplar Street Primary School Ravenwood Drive , Audenshaw M34 5EF | 3out of 4 | 211 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Poplar Street Primary School Ravenwood Drive , Audenshaw M34 5EF | - not rated | 211 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's CofE Primary School Audenshaw Road , Audenshaw M34 5HD | - not rated | 803 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's CofE Primary School Oxford Street , OL7 0NB | 3out of 4 | 893 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Audenshaw Primary School Ash Street , Audenshaw M34 5NG | 2out of 4 | 1,101 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audenshaw School Hazel Street , Audenshaw M34 5NB | 3out of 4 | 601 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Audenshaw School Hazel Street , Audenshaw M34 5NB | - not rated | 601 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Egerton Park Arts College Egerton Street , Denton M34 3PB | - not rated | 1,253 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Denton Community College Taylor Lane , Denton M34 3NG | - not rated | 1,253 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Denton Community Academy Taylor Lane , Denton M34 3NG | 1out of 4 | 1,517 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyde-Clarendon College Clarendon Road , SK14 2JZ | - not rated | 3,161 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tameside College Beaufort Road , OL6 6NX | - not rated | 3,191 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton Sixth Form College Darnton Road , OL6 9RL | - not rated | 3,815 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton Sixth Form College Darnton Road , OL6 9RL | - not rated | 3,815 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| LTE Group Whitworth House , Whitworth St M11 2WH | - not rated | 5,448 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guide Bridge Independent School 265 Stockport Road , Guide Bridge OL7 0NT | - not rated | 796 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawthorns Community School Sunnyside Moss Campus , Lumb Lane M34 5SF | - not rated | 1,024 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tameside Alternative Provision Academy Globe Lane , SK16 4UJ | 3out of 4 | 1,341 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tameside Pupil Referral Service Globe Lane , SK16 4UJ | - not rated | 1,341 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton PRU West End Early Years Centre , Katherine Street OL7 0AG | - not rated | 1,802 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baxterstorey Limited At Brother UK Ltd | Brother Uk Ltd, Shepley Street | 341 yd | |
| Riverside Sandwich Bar And Cafe | Shepley South Industrial Estate, 17 Shepley Road | 520 yd | |
| Amann Threads UK Limited | Guide Mills, South Street | 697 yd | |
| Globe Canteen And Coffee | Globe Canteen And Coffee, Globe Square | 829 yd | |
| Indian Plaza | Indian Plaza, 90 Audenshaw Road | 861 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queens Arms | Queens Arms, Guide Lane | 150 yd | |
| The Sun Inn | Sun Inn, 210 Guide Lane | 282 yd | |
| Premier Lounge And Suite | Premier Lounge And Suite, Corporation Road | 631 yd | |
| The Boundary | Boundary Inn, 2 Audenshaw Road | 789 yd | |
| Guide Bridge Conservative Club | Conservative Club, 253 Stockport Road | 860 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indi2nite | Indi2nite, 2 Bank Street | 89 yd | |
| Wing Lee House | Wing Lee House, 1 Bank Street | 89 yd | |
| Otithi | Otithi, 277 Stockport Road | 766 yd | |
| My Gourmet | My Gourmet, 273 Stockport Road | 778 yd | |
| Crunchy Chicken | Crunchy Chicken, 269 Stockport Road | 783 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coop Audenshaw | Coop Audenshaw, 1 - 3 Stamford Road | 382 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Poplar Street Primary School RAVENWOOD DRIVE | grass pitches | 215 yd |
| King George Playing Fields (Audenshaw) KING GEORGES PLAYING FIELD KING GEORGES PLAYING FIELD MOUNT PLEASANT STREET | grass pitches | 260 yd |
| Groby Road Playing Fields (Closed) Groby Road | grass pitches | 498 yd |
| Audenshaw School HAZEL STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 569 yd |
| Oxford Park POTTINGER STREET | grass pitches | 975 yd |
| Active Oxford Park POTTINGER STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,041 yd |
| Denton Cricket Club EGERTON STREET | grass pitches | 1,054 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 | 25.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 25.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 25.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.