Lumb Lane is in Audenshaw, Manchester and in Tameside district. M34 5WH is located in the Audenshaw electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Denton and Reddish. This postcode has been in use since 2009-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lumb Lane, Audenshaw, Manchester, M34 5WH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M34 5PH, M34 5WD, M34 5WQ, M34 5WP, M34 5NR, M34 5NQ, M34 5NH, M34 5WG, M34 5NG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around M34 5WH 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 | 49.2% | 51.7% | 2.5% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 50.8% | 48.3% | -2.5% | 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 | 28.2% | 30.7% | 2.5% | 37.9% | -7.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.3% | 51% | -2.3% | 44.2% | 6.8% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 1.2% | -3.0% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 7.5% | -0.6% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 6.2% | 9.5% | 3.3% | 6.1% | 3.4% |
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 | 50.5% | 50.5% | 0.0% | 48.4% | 2.1% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 30.9% | -2.4% | 33.6% | -2.7% |
| Fair health | 11.4% | 13.1% | 1.7% | 12.7% | 0.4% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 5.2% | 1.4% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 18.9% | 17.8% | -1.1% | 18.2% | -0.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 23.6% | 11.6% | -12.0% | 9.6% | 2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.6% | 12% | -4.6% | 13.4% | -1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 10% | 5.0% | 5.3% | 4.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 20.7% | 9.1% | 16.9% | 3.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.8% | 27.4% | 6.6% | 33.8% | -6.4% |
| Other | 3.5% | 0.4% | -3.1% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Chinese | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95.2% | 87.3% | -7.9% | 81.4% | 5.9% |
| Arab | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.6% | 2.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 90.4% 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% | 90.4% | -6.1% | 83.2% | 7.2% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 2.7% | 2.4% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 3.1% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.2% | 90.4% | -4.8% | 83.2% | 7.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 3.1% | 2.1% | 9.8% | -6.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 2.7% | 2.4% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 3.1% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 0.7% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.3% | 76.7% | 11.6% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 7.2% | 13.5% | -6.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.7% | 37.2% | -1.5% |
| Christian | 54.6% | 46.2% | 8.4% |
| Muslim | 5.8% | 6.5% | -0.7% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lumb 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. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 6.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Lumb Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £39,000 | 2000-08-25 | £188,824 |
| 1 Lumb Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £36,500 | 1995-10-13 | £205,553 |
M34 5WH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 81 |
| Retired | 67 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reddish Vale Nursery School Reddish Vale Road , Reddish SK5 7EU | 4out of 4 | 4,766 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audenshaw Primary School Ash Street , Audenshaw M34 5NG | 3out of 4 | 348 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aldwyn Primary School Lumb Lane , Audenshaw M34 5SF | 3out of 4 | 993 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's RC Primary School Clarendon Road , Audenshaw M34 5QA | 3out of 4 | 1,115 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Poplar Street Primary School Ravenwood Drive , Audenshaw M34 5EF | 3out of 4 | 1,234 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's CofE Primary School Audenshaw Road , Audenshaw M34 5HD | 3out of 4 | 1,237 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 1,101 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Fairfield High School for Girls Fairfield Avenue , Droylsden M43 6AB | 4out of 4 | 1,474 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Denton Community College Taylor Lane , Denton M34 3NG | 3out of 4 | 1,480 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wright Robinson College Abbey Hey Lane , Gorton M18 8RL | - not rated | 1,646 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Droylsden Academy Manor Road , M43 6QD | 3out of 4 | 2,238 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 4,042 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tameside College Beaufort Road , OL6 6NX | - not rated | 4,172 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Connell Coop College 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 4,484 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton Sixth Form College Darnton Road , OL6 9RL | - not rated | 4,751 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 | 1,026 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tameside Pupil Referral Service Globe Lane , SK16 4UJ | 2out of 4 | 2,763 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Safe Start Education 1,2 and 4 Henry Square Chambers , Ashton Under Lyne OL6 7ST | - not rated | 2,771 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greater Manchester Alternative Provision 87 Blandford Street , Ashton Under Lyne ol6 7hw | - not rated | 2,890 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Music Stuff Unit 2 , The Cuthbert Centre M11 2NA | - not rated | 3,625 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Church | Trinity Church, 230 Audenshaw Road | 169 yd | |
| Indian Plaza | Indian Plaza, 90 Audenshaw Road | 883 yd | |
| Shelly Beez Cafe | Shelly Beez Cafe, 136 Droylsden Road | 929 yd | |
| The Pearl Restaurant, Bar And Lounge | The Pearl Indian Restaurant, 119 Manchester Road | 934 yd | |
| Costa Coffee Drive Thru | Snipe Retail Park, Snipe Way | 958 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hanging Gate Inn | Hanging Gate Inn, 77 Audenshaw Road | 555 yd | |
| Premier Lounge And Suite | Premier Lounge And Suite, Corporation Road | 794 yd | |
| Greenwood Catering At Fairfield Golf & Sailing Club | Fairfield Golf And Sailing Club, Kings Road | 921 yd | |
| The Snipe | Snipe Inn, 387 Manchester Road | 985 yd | |
| Aldwinians Rugby Union Football Club (RUFC) | Old Aldwinians, Droylsden Road | 994 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Bridge | Golden Bridge, 14 Groby Road | 682 yd | |
| Trough Supper Bar | Trough Supper Bar, 522 Audenshaw Road | 700 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | Unit 9, Snipe Way | 746 yd | |
| Imperial Garden | Imperial Garden, 272 Manchester Road | 760 yd | |
| Sugar Cube Desserts Also Trading As Kings Desserts | Sugar Cube Desserts Also Trading As Kings Desserts, 219 Droylsden Road | 843 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| B And M Bargains | Snipe Retail Park, Snipe Way | 981 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lumb Lane Playing Fields PLAYING FIELDS PLAYING FIELDS LUMB LANE | grass pitches | 398 yd |
| Beyer Peacocks Playing Field KERSHAW LANE | grass pitches | 661 yd |
| Groby Road Playing Fields (Closed) Groby Road | grass pitches | 819 yd |
| Aldwinians Rugby Union Football Club DROYLSDEN ROAD | grass pitches | 928 yd |
| Fairfield Golf And Sailing Club KINGS ROAD | golf | 939 yd |
| Audenshaw School HAZEL STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,042 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.