Guide Lane is in Audenshaw, Manchester and in Tameside district. M34 5UB is located in the St Peter's electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ashton-under-Lyne. This postcode has been in use since 1998-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Guide Lane, Audenshaw, Manchester, M34 5UB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M34 5FF, M34 5FE, M34 5HA, M34 5JN, M34 5FB, M34 5JL, M34 5FL, M34 5FH, M34 5FD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M34 5UB has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.9% of the population 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 | 51.4% | 56.9% | 5.5% | 51.0% | 5.9% |
| Male | 48.6% | 43.1% | -5.5% | 49.0% | -5.9% |
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 | 43.4% | 40% | -3.4% | 37.9% | 2.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 21.3% | 26.2% | 4.9% | 44.2% | -18.0% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 4.4% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Divorced | 12.4% | 14.7% | 2.3% | 9.1% | 5.6% |
| Widowed | 19.3% | 14.7% | -4.6% | 6.1% | 8.6% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (57.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 26.6% | 34.6% | 8.0% | 48.4% | -13.8% |
| Good health | 29.3% | 23.1% | -6.2% | 33.6% | -10.5% |
| Fair health | 31% | 25.4% | -5.6% | 12.7% | 12.7% |
| Bad health | 10.3% | 11.2% | 0.9% | 4.0% | 7.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.8% | 5.8% | 3.0% | 1.2% | 4.6% |
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.
In the area around M34 5UB this area, 30.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 16.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 48.6% | 30.4% | -18.2% | 18.2% | 12.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.7% | 8.9% | -10.8% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12% | 17% | 5.0% | 13.4% | 3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 8.9% | 6.9% | 5.3% | 3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.2% | 9.8% | 2.6% | 16.9% | -7.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 6.4% | 16.1% | 9.7% | 33.8% | -17.7% |
| Other | 4% | 8.9% | 4.9% | 2.8% | 6.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 97.2% | 96.9% | -0.3% | 81.4% | 15.5% |
| Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 91.1% 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 | 96.2% | 91.1% | -5.1% | 83.2% | 7.9% |
| European Union | 1% | 6.6% | 5.6% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.5% | 91.1% | -3.4% | 83.2% | 7.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8.1% | 8.1% | 9.8% | -1.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 0.8% | -2.6% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.2% | 76.7% | -2.5% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| No passport held | 21.5% | 13.5% | 8.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42% | 37.2% | 4.8% |
| Christian | 51.9% | 46.2% | 5.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Guide 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 The Rowans Guide Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2025-06-06 | £129,013 |
| 3 The Rowans Guide Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £144,000 | 2024-06-21 | £154,306 |
| 2 The Rowans Guide Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £124,000 | 2019-01-18 | £193,341 |
| 1 The Rowans Guide Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £81,950 | 2003-12-05 | £232,050 |
| 2 The Rowans Guide Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £84,950 | 2003-06-16 | £268,354 |
The percentage of retired residents living in M34 5UB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 67 |
| Full-Time Employee | 58 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Other | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trafalgar Nursery School John Street East , OL7 0NH | - not rated | 1,067 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whiteacre Nursery School Romney Street , OL6 9HU | - not rated | 3,083 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilshaw Nursery School Store Street , OL7 9QA | - not rated | 3,680 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fir Tree Nursery School Mill Lane , North Reddish SK5 6TP | - not rated | 4,314 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brinnington Early Years Centre Westmorland Drive , Brinnington SK5 8HH | - not rated | 5,266 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poplar Street Primary School Ravenwood Drive , Audenshaw M34 5EF | 3out of 4 | 299 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Poplar Street Primary School Ravenwood Drive , Audenshaw M34 5EF | - not rated | 299 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's CofE Primary School Audenshaw Road , Audenshaw M34 5HD | - not rated | 584 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's CofE Primary School Oxford Street , OL7 0NB | 3out of 4 | 703 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Audenshaw Primary School Ash Street , Audenshaw M34 5NG | 2out of 4 | 1,004 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 711 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Audenshaw School Hazel Street , Audenshaw M34 5NB | - not rated | 711 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Egerton Park Arts College Egerton Street , Denton M34 3PB | - not rated | 1,408 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Denton Community College Taylor Lane , Denton M34 3NG | - not rated | 1,408 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Denton Community Academy Taylor Lane , Denton M34 3NG | 1out of 4 | 1,680 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 3,088 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hyde-Clarendon College Clarendon Road , SK14 2JZ | - not rated | 3,320 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton Sixth Form College Darnton Road , OL6 9RL | - not rated | 3,706 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton Sixth Form College Darnton Road , OL6 9RL | - not rated | 3,706 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| LTE Group Whitworth House , Whitworth St M11 2WH | - not rated | 5,385 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guide Bridge Independent School 265 Stockport Road , Guide Bridge OL7 0NT | - not rated | 581 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawthorns Community School Sunnyside Moss Campus , Lumb Lane M34 5SF | - not rated | 1,144 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tameside Alternative Provision Academy Globe Lane , SK16 4UJ | 3out of 4 | 1,432 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tameside Pupil Referral Service Globe Lane , SK16 4UJ | - not rated | 1,432 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton PRU West End Early Years Centre , Katherine Street OL7 0AG | - not rated | 1,591 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baxterstorey Limited At Brother UK Ltd | Brother Uk Ltd, Shepley Street | 248 yd | |
| Amann Threads UK Limited | Guide Mills, South Street | 488 yd | |
| Indian Plaza | Indian Plaza, 90 Audenshaw Road | 664 yd | |
| Riverside Sandwich Bar And Cafe | Shepley South Industrial Estate, 17 Shepley Road | 687 yd | |
| Biggies Cafe | Biggies Cafe, 200 Stockport Road | 697 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queens Arms | Queens Arms, Guide Lane | 74 yd | |
| The Sun Inn | Sun Inn, 210 Guide Lane | 474 yd | |
| The Boundary | Boundary Inn, 2 Audenshaw Road | 571 yd | |
| Corporation Arms | Corporation Arms, 286 Stockport Road | 646 yd | |
| Guide Bridge Conservative Club | Conservative Club, 253 Stockport Road | 650 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indi2nite | Indi2nite, 2 Bank Street | 307 yd | |
| Wing Lee House | Wing Lee House, 1 Bank Street | 307 yd | |
| Otithi | Otithi, 277 Stockport Road | 548 yd | |
| My Gourmet | My Gourmet, 273 Stockport Road | 561 yd | |
| Crunchy Chicken | Crunchy Chicken, 269 Stockport Road | 567 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coop Audenshaw | Coop Audenshaw, 1 - 3 Stamford Road | 524 yd | |
| B And M Bargains | Snipe Retail Park, Snipe Way | 1,050 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Poplar Street Primary School RAVENWOOD DRIVE | grass pitches | 300 yd |
| King George Playing Fields (Audenshaw) KING GEORGES PLAYING FIELD KING GEORGES PLAYING FIELD MOUNT PLEASANT STREET | grass pitches | 372 yd |
| Groby Road Playing Fields (Closed) Groby Road | grass pitches | 462 yd |
| Audenshaw School HAZEL STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 690 yd |
| Oxford Park POTTINGER STREET | grass pitches | 799 yd |
| Active Oxford Park POTTINGER STREET | health and fitness suite | 859 yd |
| St Peter'S C Of E Primary School OXFORD STREET WEST | grass pitches | 1,050 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 | 80.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 60.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 60.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 60.0% |
| 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 | 20.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.