Manchester Road is in Audenshaw, Manchester and in Tameside district. M34 5GJ is located in the Audenshaw 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 Manchester Road, Audenshaw, Manchester, M34 5GJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M34 5QF, M34 5GF, M34 5RT, M34 5QW, M34 5RS, M34 5ZT, M34 5ZS, M34 5ZU, M34 5ZW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around M34 5GJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.8% | 50.6% | 2.8% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 52.2% | 49.4% | -2.8% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 | 29% | 35.9% | 6.9% | 37.9% | -2.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.8% | 47.2% | -7.6% | 44.2% | 3.0% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 4.6% | 6.3% | 1.7% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 9.2% | 8.1% | -1.1% | 6.1% | 2.0% |
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 | 47.8% | 48.7% | 0.9% | 48.4% | 0.3% |
| Good health | 35.3% | 33% | -2.3% | 33.6% | -0.6% |
| Fair health | 12.5% | 12.6% | 0.1% | 12.7% | -0.1% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 5.7% | 1.5% | 4.0% | 1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 21.6% | 18% | -3.6% | 18.2% | -0.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.5% | 12% | -3.5% | 9.6% | 2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.5% | 16.6% | -3.9% | 13.4% | 3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 7.1% | 2.9% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.4% | 15.2% | 1.8% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.1% | 27.2% | 7.1% | 33.8% | -6.6% |
| Other | 4.6% | 3.9% | -0.7% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Pakistani | 13.3% | 17% | 3.7% | 2.7% | 14.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 83.1% | 76.1% | -7.0% | 81.4% | -5.3% |
In this area, 90.2% 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 | 94.2% | 90.2% | -4.0% | 83.2% | 7.0% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.7% | 7.3% | 2.6% | 5.6% | 1.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.6% | 90.2% | -3.4% | 83.2% | 7.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 6% | 5.7% | 9.8% | -3.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 1.9% | -2.8% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.1% | 76.7% | 10.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 8.8% | 13.5% | -4.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.5% | 37.2% | -4.7% |
| Christian | 43.8% | 46.2% | -2.4% |
| Muslim | 19.2% | 6.5% | 12.7% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Manchester Road 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 similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 52% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 264A Manchester Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2008-06-18 | £245,556 |
| Ryecroft Hall Lodge Manchester Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2007-07-05 | £337,533 |
| 262 Manchester Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £132,500 | 2007-01-08 | £242,615 |
| 270 Manchester Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2006-10-02 | £189,069 |
| 264A Manchester Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2003-10-21 | £207,911 |
M34 5GJ 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 | 83 |
| Retired | 68 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Education | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trafalgar Nursery School John Street East , OL7 0NH | - not rated | 1,634 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilshaw Nursery School Store Street , OL7 9QA | - not rated | 3,406 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whiteacre Nursery School Romney Street , OL6 9HU | - not rated | 3,465 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fir Tree Nursery School Mill Lane , North Reddish SK5 6TP | - not rated | 4,377 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aldwyn Primary School Lumb Lane , Audenshaw M34 5SF | - not rated | 319 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Aldwyn Primary School Lumb Lane , Audenshaw M34 5SF | 3out of 4 | 319 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Audenshaw Primary School Ash Street , Audenshaw M34 5NG | 2out of 4 | 712 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's CofE Primary School Audenshaw Road , Audenshaw M34 5HD | - not rated | 1,017 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorside Primary School Market Street , Droylsden M43 7DA | 3out of 4 | 1,052 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,553 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Audenshaw School Hazel Street , Audenshaw M34 5NB | - not rated | 1,553 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Fairfield High School for Girls Fairfield Avenue , Droylsden M43 6AB | 3out of 4 | 1,600 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Fairfield High School for Girls Fairfield Avenue , Droylsden M43 6AB | - not rated | 1,600 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Littlemoss High School for Boys Cryer Street , Droylsden M43 7LF | - not rated | 1,856 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tameside College Beaufort Road , OL6 6NX | - not rated | 3,740 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| LTE Group Whitworth House , Whitworth St M11 2WH | - not rated | 4,252 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Manchester College Openshaw Campus , Ashton Old Road M11 2WH | - not rated | 4,252 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton Sixth Form College Darnton Road , OL6 9RL | - not rated | 4,278 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton Sixth Form College Darnton Road , OL6 9RL | - not rated | 4,278 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,204 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton PRU West End Early Years Centre , Katherine Street OL7 0AG | - not rated | 1,495 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawthorns Community School Sunnyside Moss Campus , Lumb Lane M34 5SF | - not rated | 1,768 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Progressive School 1524 Ashton Old Road , M11 1HN | - not rated | 1,789 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton Old Road Independent School 1484 Ashton Old Road , Openshawe M11 1HL | - not rated | 1,914 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee Drive Thru | Snipe Retail Park, Snipe Way | 371 yd | |
| Shelly Beez Cafe | Shelly Beez Cafe, 136 Droylsden Road | 428 yd | |
| Pausa Coffee Shop At Dunelm | Unit 16, Snipe Way | 514 yd | |
| McDonalds Restaurant | McDonalds Restaurant Snipe Retail Park, Snipe Way | 536 yd | |
| Greater Manchester Police (PCC) Nexus House | Greater Manchester Police Nexus House, Alexandria Drive | 675 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Snipe | Snipe Inn, 387 Manchester Road | 325 yd | |
| Aldwinians Rugby Union Football Club (RUFC) | Old Aldwinians, Droylsden Road | 538 yd | |
| Hanging Gate Inn | Hanging Gate Inn, 77 Audenshaw Road | 705 yd | |
| The Sheldon Arms | The Sheldon Arms, Lord Sheldon Way | 733 yd | |
| The Boundary | Boundary Inn, 2 Audenshaw Road | 997 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Imperial Garden | Imperial Garden, 272 Manchester Road | 15 yd | |
| Sugar Cube Desserts Also Trading As Kings Desserts | Sugar Cube Desserts Also Trading As Kings Desserts, 219 Droylsden Road | 79 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | Unit 9, Snipe Way | 313 yd | |
| Fai Wong | Fai Wong, 138 Droylsden Road | 409 yd | |
| Golden Bridge | Golden Bridge, 14 Groby Road | 751 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| B And M Bargains | Snipe Retail Park, Snipe Way | 536 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lumb Lane Playing Fields PLAYING FIELDS PLAYING FIELDS LUMB LANE | grass pitches | 367 yd |
| Brendon Drive Playing Fields BRENDON DRIVE | grass pitches | 485 yd |
| Aldwinians Rugby Union Football Club DROYLSDEN ROAD | grass pitches | 606 yd |
| Beyer Peacocks Playing Field KERSHAW LANE | grass pitches | 692 yd |
| Lees Park ANNABLE ROAD | grass pitches | 966 yd |
| Moorside Primary School MARKET STREET | 1,047 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 | 69.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 69.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 61.5% |
| 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.