Planet Way is in Audenshaw, Manchester and in Tameside district. M34 5JQ is located in the Audenshaw electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Denton and Reddish. This postcode has been in use since 1987-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Planet Way, Audenshaw, Manchester, M34 5JQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M34 5JJ, M34 3PA, M34 5JZ, M34 5JT, M34 3WY, M34 5SF, M34 5LZ, M34 5ET, M34 3NY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M34 5JQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.5% 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 | 52.9% | 53.5% | 0.6% | 51.0% | 2.5% |
| Male | 47.1% | 46.5% | -0.6% | 49.0% | -2.5% |
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 5JQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51% 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 | 48.6% | 51% | 2.4% | 37.9% | 13.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.1% | 29.7% | -2.4% | 44.2% | -14.5% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 3.8% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 11.2% | 1.3% | 9.1% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 6.2% | 4.2% | -2.0% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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 | 45.5% | 49.8% | 4.3% | 48.4% | 1.4% |
| Good health | 34.8% | 30.8% | -4.0% | 33.6% | -2.8% |
| Fair health | 11.7% | 12.7% | 1.0% | 12.7% | 0.0% |
| Bad health | 6.8% | 5% | -1.8% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 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 20.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.2% | 21.1% | -6.1% | 18.2% | 2.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.1% | 12.6% | -5.5% | 9.6% | 3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 23.9% | 17.5% | -6.4% | 13.4% | 4.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 4.9% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.6% | 20% | 6.4% | 16.9% | 3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.5% | 20.7% | 9.2% | 33.8% | -13.1% |
| Other | 1.6% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Chinese | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -2.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 0.2% | -1.3% | 2.5% | -2.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 3.5% | 2.6% | 0.9% | 2.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 93.8% | 88.3% | -5.5% | 81.4% | 6.9% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 94% 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 | 96.6% | 94% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 10.8% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 2.7% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -3.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.3% | 94.5% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 9.8% | -6.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 0.3% | -2.5% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.8% | 76.7% | 4.1% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 17.3% | 13.5% | 3.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.5% | 37.2% | 11.3% |
| Christian | 44.3% | 46.2% | -1.9% |
| Hindu | 3% | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Muslim | 0.5% | 6.5% | -6.0% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Planet Way 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Planet Way, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £217,500 | 2024-06-28 | £233,066 |
| 10 Planet Way, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £196,000 | 2024-06-24 | £210,027 |
| 7 Planet Way, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2021-02-11 | £199,695 |
| 18 Planet Way, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £133,000 | 2018-07-13 | £207,162 |
| 6 Planet Way, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2017-03-10 | £208,854 |
| Full-Time Employee | 108 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trafalgar Nursery School John Street East , OL7 0NH | - not rated | 2,080 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fir Tree Nursery School Mill Lane , North Reddish SK5 6TP | - not rated | 3,319 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whiteacre Nursery School Romney Street , OL6 9HU | - not rated | 4,094 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brinnington Early Years Centre Westmorland Drive , Brinnington SK5 8HH | - not rated | 4,277 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reddish Vale Nursery School Reddish Vale Road , Reddish SK5 7EU | 4out of 4 | 4,348 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 | 521 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Poplar Street Primary School Ravenwood Drive , Audenshaw M34 5EF | 3out of 4 | 717 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Poplar Street Primary School Ravenwood Drive , Audenshaw M34 5EF | - not rated | 717 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Audenshaw Primary School Ash Street , Audenshaw M34 5NG | 2out of 4 | 1,099 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Denton Central Primary School and ASD Resource Base Duke Street , Denton M34 2AN | - not rated | 1,280 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 325 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Audenshaw School Hazel Street , Audenshaw M34 5NB | - not rated | 325 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Egerton Park Arts College Egerton Street , Denton M34 3PB | - not rated | 396 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Denton Community College Taylor Lane , Denton M34 3NG | - not rated | 396 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Denton Community Academy Taylor Lane , Denton M34 3NG | 1out of 4 | 674 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 | 3,429 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tameside College Beaufort Road , OL6 6NX | - not rated | 4,062 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton Sixth Form College Darnton Road , OL6 9RL | - not rated | 4,687 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton Sixth Form College Darnton Road , OL6 9RL | - not rated | 4,687 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| LTE Group Whitworth House , Whitworth St M11 2WH | - not rated | 4,966 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 | 189 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Guide Bridge Independent School 265 Stockport Road , Guide Bridge OL7 0NT | - not rated | 1,544 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tameside Alternative Provision Academy Globe Lane , SK16 4UJ | 3out of 4 | 1,973 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tameside Pupil Referral Service Globe Lane , SK16 4UJ | - not rated | 1,973 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridgeway PRU New Century House , Victory Road SK16 4XS | - not rated | 2,326 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tea LC | Unit 1 Arrow Trading Estate, Corporation Road | 271 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Unit 9A Crown Point North Shopping Park, Worthington Way | 602 yd | |
| McDonalds Restaurant | Unit 1 Crown Point North Shopping Park, Worthington Way | 602 yd | |
| Frankie And Bennys | Crown Point North Shopping Park, Worthington Way | 602 yd | |
| Nando's | Unti 5 Crown Point North Shopping Park, Worthington Way | 616 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denton Cricket And Sports Club | Denton Cricket And Sports Club, Egerton Street | 371 yd | |
| White House Inn | White House, 170 Ashton Road | 408 yd | |
| Premier Lounge And Suite | Premier Lounge And Suite, Corporation Road | 505 yd | |
| Denton Working Mens Club | Denton Working Mens Club, Frederick Street | 583 yd | |
| The Sun Inn | Sun Inn, 210 Guide Lane | 610 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Full Monty | The Full Monty, 2 Egerton Street | 279 yd | |
| Suzannes | Suzannes, 142 Ashton Road | 491 yd | |
| Lucky | Lucky, 117 Taylor Lane | 629 yd | |
| Lucky Fish & Chips | Lucky Fish & Chips, 117 Taylor Lane | 629 yd | |
| Renfrews Chippy | Renfrews Chippy, 25 Belgrave Street | 812 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coop Audenshaw | Coop Audenshaw, 1 - 3 Stamford Road | 496 yd | |
| Aldi Stores | Unit 3 Crown Point North Shopping Park, Worthington Way | 602 yd | |
| Wilko | Crown Point North Shopping Park, Worthington Way | 602 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl, Ashworth Street | 893 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Denton Cricket Club EGERTON STREET | grass pitches | 312 yd |
| Audenshaw School HAZEL STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 331 yd |
| Denton Community College (North Campus) (Closed) Egerton Street | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 398 yd |
| Denton Community College TAYLOR LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 517 yd |
| Poplar Street Primary School RAVENWOOD DRIVE | grass pitches | 717 yd |
| Groby Road Playing Fields (Closed) Groby Road | grass pitches | 735 yd |
| Betta Bodies Gym HEATON MILLS HEATON MILLS HEATON STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,059 yd |
| King George Playing Fields (Audenshaw) KING GEORGES PLAYING FIELD KING GEORGES PLAYING FIELD MOUNT PLEASANT STREET | grass pitches | 1,071 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 | 68.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 68.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 68.2% |
| 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 | 73 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 136.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.