Droylsden Road is in Audenshaw, Manchester and in Tameside district. M34 5QU 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 Droylsden Road, Audenshaw, Manchester, M34 5QU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M34 5RZ, M34 5SA, M34 5GU, M34 5TL, M34 5QT, M34 5GE, M34 5GR, M34 5SJ, M34 5ZT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around M34 5QU 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 Droylsden 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. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -22.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 158 Droylsden Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2023-12-21 | £251,745 |
| 158 Droylsden Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2022-11-11 | £246,341 |
| 160 Droylsden Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £216,500 | 2020-12-14 | £267,034 |
| 172 Droylsden Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2019-08-28 | £209,469 |
| 156 Droylsden Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2014-05-29 | £190,520 |
M34 5QU 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aldwyn Primary School Lumb Lane , Audenshaw M34 5SF | 3out of 4 | 248 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School Church Street , Droylsden M43 7BR | 3out of 4 | 698 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorside Primary School Market Street , Droylsden M43 7DA | 3out of 4 | 706 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Audenshaw Primary School Ash Street , Audenshaw M34 5NG | 3out of 4 | 967 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's RC Primary School Chappell Road , Droylsden M43 7NA | 2out of 4 | 1,203 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield High School for Girls Fairfield Avenue , Droylsden M43 6AB | 4out of 4 | 1,262 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Droylsden Academy Manor Road , M43 6QD | 3out of 4 | 1,670 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Laurus Ryecroft Lumb Lane , Droylsden M43 7LJ | - not rated | 1,739 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Audenshaw School Hazel Street , Audenshaw M34 5NB | 3out of 4 | 1,842 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Wright Robinson College Abbey Hey Lane , Gorton M18 8RL | - not rated | 1,954 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | 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 | 3,902 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tameside College Beaufort Road , OL6 6NX | - not rated | 4,071 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Connell Coop College 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 4,181 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton Sixth Form College Darnton Road , OL6 9RL | - not rated | 4,591 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 308 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Safe Start Education 1,2 and 4 Henry Square Chambers , Ashton Under Lyne OL6 7ST | - not rated | 2,577 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greater Manchester Alternative Provision 87 Blandford Street , Ashton Under Lyne ol6 7hw | - not rated | 2,579 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tameside Pupil Referral Service Globe Lane , SK16 4UJ | 2out of 4 | 3,206 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Music Stuff Unit 2 , The Cuthbert Centre M11 2NA | - not rated | 3,443 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shelly Beez Cafe | Shelly Beez Cafe, 136 Droylsden Road | 149 yd | |
| Costa Coffee Drive Thru | Snipe Retail Park, Snipe Way | 628 yd | |
| Pausa Coffee Shop At Dunelm | Unit 16, Snipe Way | 764 yd | |
| The Pearl Restaurant, Bar And Lounge | The Pearl Indian Restaurant, 119 Manchester Road | 788 yd | |
| McDonalds Restaurant | McDonalds Restaurant Snipe Retail Park, Snipe Way | 808 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldwinians Rugby Union Football Club (RUFC) | Old Aldwinians, Droylsden Road | 260 yd | |
| The Snipe | Snipe Inn, 387 Manchester Road | 560 yd | |
| Lazy Toad | The Lazy Toad, Ashton Hill Lane | 821 yd | |
| Church Inn | The Church Inn, 16 Ashton Road | 836 yd | |
| Droylsden A F C | Droylsden A F C, Market Street | 870 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fai Wong | Fai Wong, 138 Droylsden Road | 131 yd | |
| Imperial Garden | Imperial Garden, 272 Manchester Road | 266 yd | |
| Sugar Cube Desserts Also Trading As Kings Desserts | Sugar Cube Desserts Also Trading As Kings Desserts, 219 Droylsden Road | 268 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | Unit 9, Snipe Way | 591 yd | |
| Trough Supper Bar | Trough Supper Bar, 522 Audenshaw Road | 667 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| B And M Bargains | Snipe Retail Park, Snipe Way | 808 yd | |
| B And M Bargains | Greenside Shopping Centre, Greenside Lane | 1,045 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit 19 - 20 Greenside Shopping Centre, Greenside Lane | 1,045 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aldwinians Rugby Union Football Club DROYLSDEN ROAD | grass pitches | 347 yd |
| Lumb Lane Playing Fields PLAYING FIELDS PLAYING FIELDS LUMB LANE | grass pitches | 497 yd |
| Brendon Drive Playing Fields BRENDON DRIVE | grass pitches | 519 yd |
| Beyer Peacocks Playing Field KERSHAW LANE | grass pitches | 540 yd |
| Lees Park ANNABLE ROAD | grass pitches | 760 yd |
| Moorside Primary School MARKET STREET | 795 yd | |
| Butchers Arms Ground Market Street | grass pitches | 893 yd |
| Medlock Street Playing Fields BELL STREET | grass pitches | 1,036 yd |
| Fighting Fit (Closed) Tollbar House Tollbar House Manchester Road | health and fitness suite | 1,072 yd |
| Muscle & Fitness 2000 UNIT 25 UNIT 25 GREENSIDE LANE | health and fitness suite | 1,080 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 199 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.