Lumb Lane is in Audenshaw, Manchester and in Tameside district. M34 5WX 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 Lumb Lane, Audenshaw, Manchester, M34 5WX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M34 5WF, M34 5NX, M34 5NY, M34 5QQ, M34 5WU, M34 5QP, M34 5GP, M34 5QG, M34 5GW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M34 5WX, 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 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.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77 Lumb Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2019-09-10 | £324,663 |
| 79 Lumb Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2017-04-24 | £514,085 |
| 69 Lumb Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2015-07-15 | £380,208 |
| 73 Lumb Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2015-06-26 | £379,263 |
| 79 Lumb Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2008-05-02 | £478,048 |
M34 5WX 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 | 1,817 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whiteacre Nursery School Romney Street , OL6 9HU | - not rated | 3,742 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilshaw Nursery School Store Street , OL7 9QA | - not rated | 3,758 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fir Tree Nursery School Mill Lane , North Reddish SK5 6TP | - not rated | 4,013 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reddish Vale Nursery School Reddish Vale Road , Reddish SK5 7EU | 4out of 4 | 5,141 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 | 2out of 4 | 459 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Aldwyn Primary School Lumb Lane , Audenshaw M34 5SF | - not rated | 608 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Aldwyn Primary School Lumb Lane , Audenshaw M34 5SF | 3out of 4 | 608 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's CofE Primary School Audenshaw Road , Audenshaw M34 5HD | - not rated | 1,105 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School Church Street , Droylsden M43 7BR | 3out of 4 | 1,129 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 1,335 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Audenshaw School Hazel Street , Audenshaw M34 5NB | - not rated | 1,335 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Fairfield High School for Girls Fairfield Avenue , Droylsden M43 6AB | 3out of 4 | 1,452 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Fairfield High School for Girls Fairfield Avenue , Droylsden M43 6AB | - not rated | 1,452 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Egerton Park Arts College Egerton Street , Denton M34 3PB | - not rated | 1,819 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tameside College Beaufort Road , OL6 6NX | - not rated | 3,972 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| LTE Group Whitworth House , Whitworth St M11 2WH | - not rated | 4,094 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Manchester College Openshaw Campus , Ashton Old Road M11 2WH | - not rated | 4,094 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Connell Co-Op College 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 4,464 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton Sixth Form College Darnton Road , OL6 9RL | - not rated | 4,531 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,307 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawthorns Community School Sunnyside Moss Campus , Lumb Lane M34 5SF | - not rated | 1,482 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Progressive School 1524 Ashton Old Road , M11 1HN | - not rated | 1,579 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 | 1,714 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton PRU West End Early Years Centre , Katherine Street OL7 0AG | - not rated | 1,792 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Church | Trinity Church, 230 Audenshaw Road | 499 yd | |
| Shelly Beez Cafe | Shelly Beez Cafe, 136 Droylsden Road | 529 yd | |
| Costa Coffee Drive Thru | Snipe Retail Park, Snipe Way | 652 yd | |
| McDonalds Restaurant | McDonalds Restaurant Snipe Retail Park, Snipe Way | 750 yd | |
| Pausa Coffee Shop At Dunelm | Unit 16, Snipe Way | 789 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hanging Gate Inn | Hanging Gate Inn, 77 Audenshaw Road | 605 yd | |
| Aldwinians Rugby Union Football Club (RUFC) | Old Aldwinians, Droylsden Road | 612 yd | |
| The Snipe | Snipe Inn, 387 Manchester Road | 646 yd | |
| Lazy Toad | The Lazy Toad, Ashton Hill Lane | 1,033 yd | |
| Greenwood Catering At Fairfield Golf & Sailing Club | Fairfield Golf And Sailing Club, Kings Road | 1,064 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Imperial Garden | Imperial Garden, 272 Manchester Road | 356 yd | |
| Sugar Cube Desserts Also Trading As Kings Desserts | Sugar Cube Desserts Also Trading As Kings Desserts, 219 Droylsden Road | 439 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | Unit 9, Snipe Way | 478 yd | |
| Fai Wong | Fai Wong, 138 Droylsden Road | 516 yd | |
| Trough Supper Bar | Trough Supper Bar, 522 Audenshaw Road | 575 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| B And M Bargains | Snipe Retail Park, Snipe Way | 750 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lumb Lane Playing Fields PLAYING FIELDS PLAYING FIELDS LUMB LANE | grass pitches | 91 yd |
| Beyer Peacocks Playing Field KERSHAW LANE | grass pitches | 467 yd |
| Aldwinians Rugby Union Football Club DROYLSDEN ROAD | grass pitches | 587 yd |
| Brendon Drive Playing Fields BRENDON DRIVE | grass pitches | 843 yd |
| Groby Road Playing Fields (Closed) Groby Road | grass pitches | 1,052 yd |
| Fairfield Golf And Sailing Club KINGS ROAD | golf | 1,088 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 | 88.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| 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 | 11.1% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 11.1% |
| Median download speed | 57.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 266.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.