Eldon Close is in Audenshaw, Manchester and in Tameside district. M34 5FD 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 Eldon Close, Audenshaw, Manchester, M34 5FD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M34 5FB, M34 5FE, M34 5EN, M34 5FL, M34 5FF, M34 5EJ, M34 5UB, M34 5FJ, M34 5BY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding M34 5FD has a slightly higher male population, with 52.2% 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 | 51.3% | 47.8% | -3.5% | 51.0% | -3.2% |
| Male | 48.7% | 52.2% | 3.5% | 49.0% | 3.2% |
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 5FD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.9% 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 | 34.7% | 45.9% | 11.2% | 37.9% | 8.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.1% | 32% | -10.1% | 44.2% | -12.2% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 1.9% | -2.6% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 9.5% | -0.1% | 9.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 9% | 10.8% | 1.8% | 6.1% | 4.7% |
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 | 46.2% | 40.4% | -5.8% | 48.4% | -8.0% |
| Good health | 30.5% | 34.7% | 4.2% | 33.6% | 1.1% |
| Fair health | 16.4% | 13.7% | -2.7% | 12.7% | 1.0% |
| Bad health | 5.6% | 9% | 3.4% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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.
In the area around M34 5FD this area, 31.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 19.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.7% | 31.4% | -3.3% | 18.2% | 13.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18% | 10.3% | -7.7% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.7% | 14.1% | -3.6% | 13.4% | 0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 5.1% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.1% | 18.3% | 4.2% | 16.9% | 1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 9% | 19.6% | 10.6% | 33.8% | -14.2% |
| Other | 3.5% | 1.3% | -2.2% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 5.2% | 3.9% | 2.5% | 2.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 95.9% | 90.1% | -5.8% | 81.4% | 8.7% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 95.1% 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 | 96.2% | 95.1% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
| Africa | 1% | 2.7% | 1.7% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.1% | 95.1% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 3.8% | 3.5% | 9.8% | -6.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.1% | 0.5% | -3.6% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.5% | 76.7% | 2.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| No passport held | 19.5% | 13.5% | 6.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39% | 37.2% | 1.8% |
| Christian | 54% | 46.2% | 7.8% |
| Muslim | 0.8% | 6.5% | -5.7% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Eldon Close was 2.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 1907.7% higher than the Audenshaw average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Eldon Close has the lowest crime rate of 3 local areas in Audenshaw and the 11th lowest crime rate of 38 local areas in Tameside .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -14.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Eldon Close, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2024-08-05 | £283,478 |
| 3 Eldon Close, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £341,000 | 2023-01-17 | £368,621 |
| 43 Eldon Close, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2021-03-17 | £212,711 |
| 13 Eldon Close, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2021-01-22 | £246,591 |
| 19 Eldon Close, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £152,000 | 2019-11-07 | £218,791 |
M34 5FD 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 | 107 |
| Retired | 66 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Education | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| 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 | 5,167 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 | 196 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's CofE Primary School Audenshaw Road , Audenshaw M34 5HD | 3out of 4 | 625 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Audenshaw Primary School Ash Street , Audenshaw M34 5NG | 3out of 4 | 793 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's CofE Primary School Oxford Street , OL7 0NB | 3out of 4 | 875 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Russell Scott Primary School Clare Street , Denton M34 3LQ | 3out of 4 | 1,313 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 | 527 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Denton Community College Taylor Lane , Denton M34 3NG | 3out of 4 | 1,245 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More RC College Town Lane , Denton M34 6AF | 3out of 4 | 2,495 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield High School for Girls Fairfield Avenue , Droylsden M43 6AB | 4out of 4 | 2,590 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Wright Robinson College Abbey Hey Lane , Gorton M18 8RL | - not rated | 2,681 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tameside College Beaufort Road , OL6 6NX | - not rated | 3,313 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton Sixth Form College Darnton Road , OL6 9RL | - not rated | 3,928 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| LTE Group Whitworth House , Whitworth St M11 2WH | - not rated | 5,161 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawthorns School Sunnyside Moss Campus , Lumb Lane M34 5SF | 4out of 4 | 1,604 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tameside Pupil Referral Service Globe Lane , SK16 4UJ | 2out of 4 | 1,639 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Safe Start Education 1,2 and 4 Henry Square Chambers , Ashton Under Lyne OL6 7ST | - not rated | 2,112 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greater Manchester Alternative Provision 87 Blandford Street , Ashton Under Lyne ol6 7hw | - not rated | 2,362 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Ashton School Bennett Street , SK14 4SS | 3out of 4 | 2,648 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baxterstorey Limited At Brother UK Ltd | Brother Uk Ltd, Shepley Street | 403 yd | |
| Amann Threads UK Limited | Guide Mills, South Street | 620 yd | |
| Indian Plaza | Indian Plaza, 90 Audenshaw Road | 674 yd | |
| Riverside Sandwich Bar And Cafe | Shepley South Industrial Estate, 17 Shepley Road | 725 yd | |
| Biggies Cafe | Biggies Cafe, 200 Stockport Road | 821 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queens Arms | Queens Arms, Guide Lane | 126 yd | |
| The Sun Inn | Sun Inn, 210 Guide Lane | 368 yd | |
| Premier Lounge And Suite | Premier Lounge And Suite, Corporation Road | 508 yd | |
| The Boundary | Boundary Inn, 2 Audenshaw Road | 639 yd | |
| Hanging Gate Inn | Hanging Gate Inn, 77 Audenshaw Road | 712 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indi2nite | Indi2nite, 2 Bank Street | 287 yd | |
| Wing Lee House | Wing Lee House, 1 Bank Street | 287 yd | |
| Golden Bridge | Golden Bridge, 14 Groby Road | 648 yd | |
| Otithi | Otithi, 277 Stockport Road | 660 yd | |
| My Gourmet | My Gourmet, 273 Stockport Road | 673 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coop Audenshaw | Coop Audenshaw, 1 - 3 Stamford Road | 380 yd | |
| B And M Bargains | Snipe Retail Park, Snipe Way | 1,070 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Poplar Street Primary School RAVENWOOD DRIVE | grass pitches | 152 yd |
| Groby Road Playing Fields (Closed) Groby Road | grass pitches | 319 yd |
| King George Playing Fields (Audenshaw) KING GEORGES PLAYING FIELD KING GEORGES PLAYING FIELD MOUNT PLEASANT STREET | grass pitches | 446 yd |
| Audenshaw School HAZEL STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 534 yd |
| Oxford Park POTTINGER STREET | grass pitches | 952 yd |
| Active Oxford Park POTTINGER STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,010 yd |
| Denton Cricket Club EGERTON STREET | grass pitches | 1,093 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 86.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.