Nightingale Drive is in Audenshaw, Manchester and in Tameside district. M34 5QY is located in the Audenshaw electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Denton and Reddish. This postcode has been in use since 1983-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Nightingale Drive, Audenshaw, Manchester, M34 5QY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M34 5GZ, M34 5GX, M34 5QZ, M34 5GY, M43 7JL, M34 5QX, M43 7JJ, M43 7JH, M34 5QJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M34 5QY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.4% 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 | 54.8% | 53.4% | -1.4% | 51.0% | 2.4% |
| Male | 45.2% | 46.6% | 1.4% | 49.0% | -2.4% |
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 | 33.5% | 34.6% | 1.1% | 37.9% | -3.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.8% | 43.9% | -5.9% | 44.2% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 1.3% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 9.2% | 1.9% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 7.3% | 11% | 3.7% | 6.1% | 4.9% |
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 | 49.5% | 43.8% | -5.7% | 48.4% | -4.6% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 32.8% | -0.4% | 33.6% | -0.8% |
| Fair health | 13.1% | 17% | 3.9% | 12.7% | 4.3% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 4.9% | 1.0% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 | 22.3% | 19.9% | -2.4% | 18.2% | 1.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.7% | 10.4% | -3.3% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.9% | 12.1% | -3.8% | 13.4% | -1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 10.4% | 4.8% | 5.3% | 5.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.3% | 18.2% | 1.9% | 16.9% | 1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.2% | 26.8% | 6.6% | 33.8% | -7.0% |
| Other | 6% | 2.2% | -3.8% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 3% | 2.6% | 0.7% | 2.3% |
| Pakistani | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| White | 94% | 92.1% | -1.9% | 81.4% | 10.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 93.6% 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 | 96.5% | 93.6% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 10.4% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 3.4% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.8% | 93.9% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 10.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 4.6% | 4.2% | 9.8% | -5.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.2% | 76.7% | 10.5% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Turkey | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 10.6% | 13.5% | -2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.3% | 37.2% | -5.9% |
| Christian | 60.4% | 46.2% | 14.2% |
| Muslim | 2.6% | 6.5% | -3.9% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Nightingale Drive 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Nightingale Drive, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2023-10-13 | £274,019 |
| 31 Nightingale Drive, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2022-12-02 | £277,316 |
| 3 Nightingale Drive, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £266,000 | 2022-11-11 | £279,274 |
| 19 Nightingale Drive, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2021-07-09 | £228,920 |
| 2 Nightingale Drive, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2021-05-24 | £358,520 |
M34 5QY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 84 |
| Retired | 67 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trafalgar Nursery School John Street East , OL7 0NH | - not rated | 1,882 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilshaw Nursery School Store Street , OL7 9QA | - not rated | 3,030 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whiteacre Nursery School Romney Street , OL6 9HU | - not rated | 3,391 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fir Tree Nursery School Mill Lane , North Reddish SK5 6TP | - not rated | 4,923 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 | 390 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Aldwyn Primary School Lumb Lane , Audenshaw M34 5SF | 3out of 4 | 390 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorside Primary School Market Street , Droylsden M43 7DA | 3out of 4 | 654 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorside Primary School Market Street , Droylsden M43 7DA | - not rated | 654 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School Church Street , Droylsden M43 7BR | 3out of 4 | 917 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Littlemoss High School for Boys Cryer Street , Droylsden M43 7LF | - not rated | 1,189 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Laurus Ryecroft Lumb Lane , Droylsden M43 7LJ | 4out of 4 | 1,189 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield High School for Girls Fairfield Avenue , Droylsden M43 6AB | 3out of 4 | 1,677 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Fairfield High School for Girls Fairfield Avenue , Droylsden M43 6AB | - not rated | 1,677 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Droylsden Academy Manor Road , M43 6QD | 3out of 4 | 1,785 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tameside College Beaufort Road , OL6 6NX | - not rated | 3,779 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| LTE Group Whitworth House , Whitworth St M11 2WH | - not rated | 4,218 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Manchester College Openshaw Campus , Ashton Old Road M11 2WH | - not rated | 4,218 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton Sixth Form College Darnton Road , OL6 9RL | - not rated | 4,255 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton Sixth Form College Darnton Road , OL6 9RL | - not rated | 4,255 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashton PRU West End Early Years Centre , Katherine Street OL7 0AG | - not rated | 1,472 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Guide Bridge Independent School 265 Stockport Road , Guide Bridge OL7 0NT | - not rated | 1,630 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Progressive School 1524 Ashton Old Road , M11 1HN | - not rated | 1,965 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 | 2,056 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greater Manchester Alternative Provision 87 Blandford Street , Ashton Under Lyne ol6 7hw | - not rated | 2,204 yd | Other independent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellyfull Cafe | Bellyfull Cafe, 90 Moorside Street | 528 yd | |
| The Tea Cup Cafe | The Tea Cup Cafe, 145 Moorside Street | 598 yd | |
| Shelly Beez Cafe | Shelly Beez Cafe, 136 Droylsden Road | 602 yd | |
| Daisy Patisserie | Daisy Patisserie, 216 Sandy Lane | 627 yd | |
| Frankie & Bennys | Frankie And Bennys Restaurant, Fold Way | 634 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strawberry Gardens Inn | Strawberry Gardens Inn, 70 Moorside Street | 530 yd | |
| The Bush | Bush Inn, 120 Moorside Street | 530 yd | |
| The Sheldon Arms | The Sheldon Arms, Lord Sheldon Way | 634 yd | |
| Aldwinians Rugby Union Football Club (RUFC) | Old Aldwinians, Droylsden Road | 634 yd | |
| Droylsden Cricket Club | Fold Avenue, Fold Avenue | 658 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Maazi | The Maazi, 98 Moorside Street | 526 yd | |
| Wing Sing Chippy | Wing Sing Chippy, 92 Moorside Street | 530 yd | |
| Fai Wong | Fai Wong, 138 Droylsden Road | 599 yd | |
| Sugar Cube Desserts Also Trading As Kings Desserts | Sugar Cube Desserts Also Trading As Kings Desserts, 219 Droylsden Road | 602 yd | |
| Imperial Garden | Imperial Garden, 272 Manchester Road | 678 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| B And M Bargains | Snipe Retail Park, Snipe Way | 963 yd | |
| B And M Bargains | Greenside Shopping Centre, Greenside Lane | 1,089 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit 19 - 20 Greenside Shopping Centre, Greenside Lane | 1,089 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Brendon Drive Playing Fields BRENDON DRIVE | grass pitches | 288 yd |
| Lees Park ANNABLE ROAD | grass pitches | 431 yd |
| Moorside Primary School MARKET STREET | 655 yd | |
| Active Medlock GARDENFOLD WAY | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 727 yd |
| Medlock Street Playing Fields BELL STREET | grass pitches | 764 yd |
| Aldwinians Rugby Union Football Club DROYLSDEN ROAD | grass pitches | 785 yd |
| Oakfield Gardenfold Way | grass pitches | 855 yd |
| Butchers Arms Ground Market Street | grass pitches | 916 yd |
| Muscle & Fitness 2000 UNIT 25 UNIT 25 GREENSIDE LANE | health and fitness suite | 1,021 yd |
| Lumb Lane Playing Fields PLAYING FIELDS PLAYING FIELDS LUMB LANE | grass pitches | 1,029 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 | 157.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.