Porlock Avenue is in Audenshaw, Manchester and in Tameside district. M34 5WT 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 Porlock Avenue, Audenshaw, Manchester, M34 5WT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M34 5PN, M34 5NZ, M34 5NT, M34 5WS, M34 5NU, M34 5UT, M34 5PF, M34 5WZ, M34 5EQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M34 5WT, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.3% 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 | 55.8% | 52.3% | -3.5% | 51.0% | 1.3% |
| Male | 44.2% | 47.7% | 3.5% | 49.0% | -1.3% |
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 | 27.5% | 37.9% | 10.4% | 37.9% | 0.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.8% | 48.3% | -5.5% | 44.2% | 4.1% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 1.3% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 5.6% | -3.2% | 9.1% | -3.5% |
| Widowed | 7.1% | 6.9% | -0.2% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
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% | 49.8% | -0.7% | 48.4% | 1.4% |
| Good health | 29.7% | 33.6% | 3.9% | 33.6% | 0.0% |
| Fair health | 17.5% | 11.7% | -5.8% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 4.2% | 2.5% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 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 | 23.3% | 21.6% | -1.7% | 18.2% | 3.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15% | 10.4% | -4.6% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.6% | 17.7% | -1.9% | 13.4% | 4.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.5% | 8.2% | 0.7% | 5.3% | 2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.3% | 15.6% | 2.3% | 16.9% | -1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.5% | 24.7% | 7.2% | 33.8% | -9.1% |
| Other | 3.8% | 1.7% | -2.1% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.6% 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% | 2.5% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.7% | 2.8% | 1.1% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| White | 94.7% | 87.6% | -7.1% | 81.4% | 6.2% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 91.5% 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 | 97.4% | 91.5% | -5.9% | 83.2% | 8.3% |
| European Union | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 6.4% | 4.1% | 5.6% | 0.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.7% | 91.1% | -5.6% | 83.2% | 7.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6% | 6.0% | 9.8% | -3.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 1.4% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.9% | 76.7% | 7.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 11.9% | 13.5% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43% | 37.2% | 5.8% |
| Christian | 48.6% | 46.2% | 2.4% |
| Muslim | 5.6% | 6.5% | -0.9% |
| Not answered | 2.8% | 6.0% | -3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Porlock Avenue 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Porlock Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £284,000 | 2025-09-19 | £285,303 |
| 2 Porlock Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £148,000 | 2016-01-07 | £276,082 |
| 6 Porlock Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2006-07-21 | £234,777 |
| 7 Porlock Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2005-10-21 | £291,741 |
| 3 Porlock Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £25,000 | 2002-09-12 | £90,347 |
M34 5WT 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 | 82 |
| Retired | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Education | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trafalgar Nursery School John Street East , OL7 0NH | - not rated | 2,197 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fir Tree Nursery School Mill Lane , North Reddish SK5 6TP | - not rated | 3,843 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilshaw Nursery School Store Street , OL7 9QA | - not rated | 4,014 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whiteacre Nursery School Romney Street , OL6 9HU | - not rated | 4,091 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Reddish Vale Nursery School Reddish Vale Road , Reddish SK5 7EU | 4out of 4 | 4,977 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 | 719 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Aldwyn Primary School Lumb Lane , Audenshaw M34 5SF | 3out of 4 | 719 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Audenshaw Primary School Ash Street , Audenshaw M34 5NG | 2out of 4 | 751 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Clarendon Road , Audenshaw M34 5QA | 3out of 4 | 846 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's RC Primary School Clarendon Road , Audenshaw M34 5QA | - not rated | 846 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 | 1,071 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Fairfield High School for Girls Fairfield Avenue , Droylsden M43 6AB | - not rated | 1,071 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Wright Robinson College Abbey Hey Lane , Gorton M18 8RL | - not rated | 1,526 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wright Robinson College Abbey Hey Lane , Gorton M18 8RL | 4out of 4 | 1,526 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Audenshaw School Hazel Street , Audenshaw M34 5NB | 3out of 4 | 1,583 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 3,709 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Manchester College Openshaw Campus , Ashton Old Road M11 2WH | - not rated | 3,709 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Connell Co-Op College 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 4,089 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tameside College Beaufort Road , OL6 6NX | - not rated | 4,343 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton Sixth Form College Darnton Road , OL6 9RL | - not rated | 4,893 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 | 1,196 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 | 1,330 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Hey Pupil Referral Unit Abbey Hey Lane , Abbey Hey M18 8TJ | - not rated | 1,610 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawthorns Community School Sunnyside Moss Campus , Lumb Lane M34 5SF | - not rated | 1,640 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Guide Bridge Independent School 265 Stockport Road , Guide Bridge OL7 0NT | - not rated | 1,692 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pearl Restaurant, Bar And Lounge | The Pearl Indian Restaurant, 119 Manchester Road | 410 yd | |
| Shelly Beez Cafe | Shelly Beez Cafe, 136 Droylsden Road | 484 yd | |
| Trinity Church | Trinity Church, 230 Audenshaw Road | 734 yd | |
| Papa Johns Pizza | Papa Johns Pizza, 72 Market Street | 838 yd | |
| Nicholson Academy | Nicholson Academy, 7 Craven Street | 873 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldwinians Rugby Union Football Club (RUFC) | Old Aldwinians, Droylsden Road | 498 yd | |
| Lazy Toad | The Lazy Toad, Ashton Hill Lane | 708 yd | |
| Audenshaw Masonic Hall | Audenshaw Masonic Hall Stanley House, Manchester Road | 721 yd | |
| Fairfield Arms | The Fairfield Arms, 92 Manchester Road | 721 yd | |
| Greenwood Catering At Fairfield Golf & Sailing Club | Fairfield Golf And Sailing Club, Kings Road | 773 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trough Supper Bar | Trough Supper Bar, 522 Audenshaw Road | 195 yd | |
| Fai Wong | Fai Wong, 138 Droylsden Road | 484 yd | |
| Imperial Garden | Imperial Garden, 272 Manchester Road | 619 yd | |
| Sugar Cube Desserts Also Trading As Kings Desserts | Sugar Cube Desserts Also Trading As Kings Desserts, 219 Droylsden Road | 682 yd | |
| Zagros At the Church Inn | The Church Inn, 16 Ashton Road | 834 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Beyer Peacocks Playing Field KERSHAW LANE | grass pitches | 85 yd |
| Aldwinians Rugby Union Football Club DROYLSDEN ROAD | grass pitches | 382 yd |
| Lumb Lane Playing Fields PLAYING FIELDS PLAYING FIELDS LUMB LANE | grass pitches | 471 yd |
| Fairfield Golf And Sailing Club KINGS ROAD | golf | 798 yd |
| St Anne'S Rc Primary School BOOTH ROAD | grass pitches | 843 yd |
| Butchers Arms Ground Market Street | grass pitches | 1,009 yd |
| Fighting Fit (Closed) Tollbar House Tollbar House Manchester Road | health and fitness suite | 1,012 yd |
| Brendon Drive Playing Fields BRENDON DRIVE | grass pitches | 1,025 yd |
| Droylsden Swimming Pool (Closed) Manchester Road | swimming pool | 1,046 yd |
| Moorside Primary School MARKET STREET | 1,060 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 | 147.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 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.