Kershaw Lane is in Audenshaw, Manchester and in Tameside district. M34 5SQ 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 Kershaw Lane, Audenshaw, Manchester, M34 5SQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M34 5SS, M34 5SU, M34 5SL, M34 5ST, M34 5SN, M34 5SY, M34 5TH, M34 5SG, M34 5SJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around M34 5SQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.5% | 51.7% | 1.2% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 49.5% | 48.3% | -1.2% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 | 34.8% | 39.1% | 4.3% | 37.9% | 1.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.5% | 45.5% | 0.0% | 44.2% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 3.8% | -3.5% | 9.1% | -5.3% |
| Widowed | 10.7% | 10.2% | -0.5% | 6.1% | 4.1% |
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 | 46% | 44.6% | -1.4% | 48.4% | -3.8% |
| Good health | 37.3% | 36.9% | -0.4% | 33.6% | 3.3% |
| Fair health | 13.2% | 13.6% | 0.4% | 12.7% | 0.9% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 4.2% | 1.1% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.7% | 18.2% | -4.5% | 18.2% | 0.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.3% | 8.9% | -7.4% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.9% | 19.1% | 0.2% | 13.4% | 5.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.9% | 6.8% | -0.1% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 18.2% | 6.6% | 16.9% | 1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.9% | 25% | 6.1% | 33.8% | -8.8% |
| Other | 4.7% | 3.8% | -0.9% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Pakistani | 4.9% | 7.3% | 2.4% | 2.7% | 4.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 92.7% | 87.8% | -4.9% | 81.4% | 6.4% |
In this area, 88.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 97.2% | 88.9% | -8.3% | 83.2% | 5.7% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 4.2% | 3.5% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
| Africa | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 3.8% | 2.1% | 5.6% | -1.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.2% | 89.9% | -6.3% | 83.2% | 6.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 5.6% | 4.9% | 9.8% | -4.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 1.7% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.7% | 76.7% | 7.0% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 8.7% | 13.5% | -4.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.5% | 37.2% | -1.7% |
| Christian | 51.6% | 46.2% | 5.4% |
| Muslim | 9.1% | 6.5% | 2.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.0% | -2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kershaw Lane 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99 Kershaw Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2025-03-26 | £245,539 |
| 90 Kershaw Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £183,000 | 2019-12-13 | £266,824 |
| 101 Kershaw Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2018-07-06 | £350,462 |
| 93 Kershaw Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £112,500 | 2011-09-01 | £235,991 |
| 101 Kershaw Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2010-10-08 | £233,194 |
M34 5SQ 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 | 96 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trafalgar Nursery School John Street East , OL7 0NH | - not rated | 2,105 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilshaw Nursery School Store Street , OL7 9QA | - not rated | 3,551 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whiteacre Nursery School Romney Street , OL6 9HU | - not rated | 3,812 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fir Tree Nursery School Mill Lane , North Reddish SK5 6TP | - not rated | 4,413 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 | 299 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Aldwyn Primary School Lumb Lane , Audenshaw M34 5SF | 3out of 4 | 299 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorside Primary School Market Street , Droylsden M43 7DA | 3out of 4 | 560 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorside Primary School Market Street , Droylsden M43 7DA | - not rated | 560 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School Church Street , Droylsden M43 7BR | 3out of 4 | 572 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 | 3out of 4 | 1,204 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Fairfield High School for Girls Fairfield Avenue , Droylsden M43 6AB | - not rated | 1,204 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Droylsden Academy Manor Road , M43 6QD | 3out of 4 | 1,542 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Droylsden School Mathematics and Computing College for Girls Manor Road , Droylsden M43 6QD | - not rated | 1,617 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Littlemoss High School for Boys Cryer Street , Droylsden M43 7LF | - not rated | 1,645 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 3,821 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Manchester College Openshaw Campus , Ashton Old Road M11 2WH | - not rated | 3,821 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Connell Co-Op College 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 4,076 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tameside College Beaufort Road , OL6 6NX | - not rated | 4,145 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton Sixth Form College Darnton Road , OL6 9RL | - not rated | 4,655 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Progressive School 1524 Ashton Old Road , M11 1HN | - not rated | 1,462 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 | 1,565 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Guide Bridge Independent School 265 Stockport Road , Guide Bridge OL7 0NT | - not rated | 1,716 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton PRU West End Early Years Centre , Katherine Street OL7 0AG | - not rated | 1,846 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Hey Pupil Referral Unit Abbey Hey Lane , Abbey Hey M18 8TJ | - not rated | 1,925 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shelly Beez Cafe | Shelly Beez Cafe, 136 Droylsden Road | 127 yd | |
| Village Cafe | Village Cafe, 144 Market Street | 625 yd | |
| The Village Cafe | The Village Cafe, 144 Market Street | 627 yd | |
| Mumbai To London Cafe | Mumbai To London Cafe, 126 Market Street | 627 yd | |
| Papa Johns Pizza | Papa Johns Pizza, 72 Market Street | 690 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldwinians Rugby Union Football Club (RUFC) | Old Aldwinians, Droylsden Road | 103 yd | |
| Church Inn | The Church Inn, 16 Ashton Road | 617 yd | |
| Droylsden A F C | Droylsden A F C, Market Street | 623 yd | |
| Kings Head | The Kings Head, 169 Market Street | 623 yd | |
| Lazy Toad | The Lazy Toad, Ashton Hill Lane | 640 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fai Wong | Fai Wong, 138 Droylsden Road | 139 yd | |
| Sugar Cube Desserts Also Trading As Kings Desserts | Sugar Cube Desserts Also Trading As Kings Desserts, 219 Droylsden Road | 493 yd | |
| Imperial Garden | Imperial Garden, 272 Manchester Road | 509 yd | |
| Radhuny | Radhuny, 174 Market Street | 604 yd | |
| Zagros At the Church Inn | The Church Inn, 16 Ashton Road | 617 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| B And M Bargains | Greenside Shopping Centre, Greenside Lane | 806 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit 19 - 20 Greenside Shopping Centre, Greenside Lane | 806 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, Manchester Road | 881 yd | |
| B And M Bargains | Snipe Retail Park, Snipe Way | 1,031 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aldwinians Rugby Union Football Club DROYLSDEN ROAD | grass pitches | 254 yd |
| Moorside Primary School MARKET STREET | 554 yd | |
| Lees Park ANNABLE ROAD | grass pitches | 561 yd |
| Beyer Peacocks Playing Field KERSHAW LANE | grass pitches | 583 yd |
| Brendon Drive Playing Fields BRENDON DRIVE | grass pitches | 592 yd |
| Butchers Arms Ground Market Street | grass pitches | 649 yd |
| Lumb Lane Playing Fields PLAYING FIELDS PLAYING FIELDS LUMB LANE | grass pitches | 724 yd |
| Medlock Street Playing Fields BELL STREET | grass pitches | 804 yd |
| Muscle & Fitness 2000 UNIT 25 UNIT 25 GREENSIDE LANE | health and fitness suite | 833 yd |
| Fighting Fit (Closed) Tollbar House Tollbar House Manchester Road | health and fitness suite | 857 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 133.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.