Droylsden Road is in Audenshaw, Manchester and in Tameside district. M34 5RT 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 5RT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M34 5GF, M34 5GJ, M34 5QF, M34 5RS, M34 5RA, M34 5RD, M34 5RR, M34 5ZT, M34 5ZS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around M34 5RT 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 225 Droylsden Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2000-05-26 | £274,208 |
M34 5RT 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 | 191 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Audenshaw Primary School Ash Street , Audenshaw M34 5NG | 3out of 4 | 834 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorside Primary School Market Street , Droylsden M43 7DA | 3out of 4 | 931 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School Church Street , Droylsden M43 7BR | 3out of 4 | 987 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's CofE Primary School Audenshaw Road , Audenshaw M34 5HD | 3out of 4 | 1,119 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 1,550 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Audenshaw School Hazel Street , Audenshaw M34 5NB | 3out of 4 | 1,681 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Laurus Ryecroft Lumb Lane , Droylsden M43 7LJ | - not rated | 1,744 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Droylsden Academy Manor Road , M43 6QD | 3out of 4 | 1,958 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wright Robinson College Abbey Hey Lane , Gorton M18 8RL | - not rated | 2,169 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 | 3,781 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| LTE Group Whitworth House , Whitworth St M11 2WH | - not rated | 4,196 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton Sixth Form College Darnton Road , OL6 9RL | - not rated | 4,310 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Connell Coop College 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 4,480 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | 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 | 199 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 | 2,294 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greater Manchester Alternative Provision 87 Blandford Street , Ashton Under Lyne ol6 7hw | - not rated | 2,314 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tameside Pupil Referral Service Globe Lane , SK16 4UJ | 2out of 4 | 2,935 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Music Stuff Unit 2 , The Cuthbert Centre M11 2NA | - not rated | 3,739 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee Drive Thru | Snipe Retail Park, Snipe Way | 328 yd | |
| Shelly Beez Cafe | Shelly Beez Cafe, 136 Droylsden Road | 448 yd | |
| Pausa Coffee Shop At Dunelm | Unit 16, Snipe Way | 468 yd | |
| McDonalds Restaurant | McDonalds Restaurant Snipe Retail Park, Snipe Way | 510 yd | |
| Greater Manchester Police (PCC) Nexus House | Greater Manchester Police Nexus House, Alexandria Drive | 614 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Snipe | Snipe Inn, 387 Manchester Road | 268 yd | |
| Aldwinians Rugby Union Football Club (RUFC) | Old Aldwinians, Droylsden Road | 557 yd | |
| The Sheldon Arms | The Sheldon Arms, Lord Sheldon Way | 657 yd | |
| Hanging Gate Inn | Hanging Gate Inn, 77 Audenshaw Road | 745 yd | |
| The Boundary | Boundary Inn, 2 Audenshaw Road | 992 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sugar Cube Desserts Also Trading As Kings Desserts | Sugar Cube Desserts Also Trading As Kings Desserts, 219 Droylsden Road | 32 yd | |
| Imperial Garden | Imperial Garden, 272 Manchester Road | 89 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | Unit 9, Snipe Way | 319 yd | |
| Fai Wong | Fai Wong, 138 Droylsden Road | 429 yd | |
| Golden Bridge | Golden Bridge, 14 Groby Road | 779 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| B And M Bargains | Snipe Retail Park, Snipe Way | 510 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Brendon Drive Playing Fields BRENDON DRIVE | grass pitches | 410 yd |
| Lumb Lane Playing Fields PLAYING FIELDS PLAYING FIELDS LUMB LANE | grass pitches | 443 yd |
| Aldwinians Rugby Union Football Club DROYLSDEN ROAD | grass pitches | 642 yd |
| Beyer Peacocks Playing Field KERSHAW LANE | grass pitches | 757 yd |
| Lees Park ANNABLE ROAD | grass pitches | 931 yd |
| Moorside Primary School MARKET STREET | 1,031 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.