Essington Walk is in Denton, Manchester and in Tameside district. M34 6NU is located in the Denton South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Denton and Reddish. This postcode has been in use since 1994-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Essington Walk, Denton, Manchester, M34 6NU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M34 6NS, M34 6NT, M34 6NY, M34 6NX, M34 6JZ, M34 6JS, M34 6JY, M34 6NZ, M34 6NR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M34 6NU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.5% 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 | 53.6% | 54.5% | 0.9% | 51.0% | 3.5% |
| Male | 46.4% | 45.5% | -0.9% | 49.0% | -3.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around M34 6NU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 42.2% | 49% | 6.8% | 37.9% | 11.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.3% | 27.9% | -3.4% | 44.2% | -16.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 5.4% | 5.4% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 3.2% |
| Divorced | 13.3% | 11.7% | -1.6% | 9.1% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 7.8% | 5.7% | -2.1% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (68%) 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 | 40.7% | 38.3% | -2.4% | 48.4% | -10.1% |
| Good health | 29.1% | 29.7% | 0.6% | 33.6% | -3.9% |
| Fair health | 18% | 19.7% | 1.7% | 12.7% | 7.0% |
| Bad health | 10.6% | 9.4% | -1.2% | 4.0% | 5.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 2.9% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
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 6NU this area, 30.5% 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 12.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.8% | 30.5% | -7.3% | 18.2% | 12.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.3% | 16.4% | 1.1% | 9.6% | 6.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 24.5% | 17.8% | -6.7% | 13.4% | 4.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 4.4% | -0.4% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.2% | 16.1% | 7.9% | 16.9% | -0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 6.8% | 12.1% | 5.3% | 33.8% | -21.7% |
| Other | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.0% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 90% 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% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| 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 | 2.6% | 0.5% | -2.1% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 93.8% | 90% | -3.8% | 81.4% | 8.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0.8% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 89.7% 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 | 96.9% | 89.7% | -7.2% | 83.2% | 6.5% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 5.3% | 3.8% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 5.6% | -2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.4% | 89.3% | -7.1% | 83.2% | 6.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.8% | 5.8% | 9.8% | -4.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 0.3% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.1% | 76.7% | -4.6% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 19.8% | 13.5% | 6.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.5% | 37.2% | 3.3% |
| Christian | 50% | 46.2% | 3.8% |
| Muslim | 4.5% | 6.5% | -2.0% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Essington Walk was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Denton South average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 87% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Essington Walk, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £126,000 | 2022-06-01 | £142,853 |
| 20 Essington Walk, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £121,000 | 2021-04-28 | £157,039 |
| 14 Essington Walk, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £102,500 | 2016-11-25 | £171,360 |
| 29 Essington Walk, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £97,000 | 2016-10-20 | £163,933 |
| 22 Essington Walk, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2016-04-01 | £200,926 |
| Full-Time Employee | 85 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Other | 16 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brinnington Early Years Centre Westmorland Drive , Brinnington SK5 8HH | - not rated | 2,067 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fir Tree Nursery School Mill Lane , North Reddish SK5 6TP | - not rated | 2,346 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reddish Vale Nursery School Reddish Vale Road , Reddish SK5 7EU | 4out of 4 | 2,845 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trafalgar Nursery School John Street East , OL7 0NH | - not rated | 4,378 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont Nursery School Churchill Street , Heaton Norris SK4 1ND | - not rated | 4,729 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greswell Primary School and Nursery Percy Road , Denton M34 2DH | - not rated | 532 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greswell Primary School and Nursery Percy Road , Denton M34 2DH | 3out of 4 | 532 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Corrie Primary School Cemetery Road , Denton M34 6FG | - not rated | 620 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Corrie Primary School Cemetery Road , Denton M34 6FG | 3out of 4 | 620 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Green Primary and Nursery School Mancunian Road , Haughton Green M34 7NS | - not rated | 1,041 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas More RC College Town Lane , Denton M34 6AF | 3out of 4 | 817 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Two Trees Sports College Two Trees Lane , Denton M34 7QL | - not rated | 1,438 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brinnington High School Lapwing Lane , Brinnington SK5 8LF | - not rated | 1,722 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Denton Community Academy Taylor Lane , Denton M34 3NG | 1out of 4 | 1,807 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Egerton Park Arts College Egerton Street , Denton M34 3PB | - not rated | 2,070 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyde-Clarendon College Clarendon Road , SK14 2JZ | - not rated | 3,589 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Area College Buckingham Road , SK4 4RA | - not rated | 4,947 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashlea House School Ashlea House , 474 Stockport Road M34 6ET | - not rated | 369 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Columbus House Bridge House, 1 Stuart Road , SK6 2SR | - not rated | 1,564 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridge House School 1 Stuart Road , Bredbury SK6 2SR | - not rated | 1,564 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawthorns Community School Sunnyside Moss Campus , Lumb Lane M34 5SF | - not rated | 2,417 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfields College Essex Road , Brinnington SK5 8DR | 3out of 4 | 2,489 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haughton Green Young Peoples Centre | Haughton Green Young Peoples Centre, Lancaster Road | 854 yd | |
| Arden Arms - Bredbury | Arden Arms, Ashton Road | 951 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fletchers Arms | Fletchers Arms, 445 Stockport Road | 254 yd | |
| The Jolly Hatters | Jolly Hatters, 119 Town Lane | 657 yd | |
| Cock Hotel | The Cock Hotel, 60 Two Trees Lane | 1,033 yd | |
| Denton St Lawrence Cricket Club | Cricket Club, Sycamore Avenue | 1,034 yd | |
| Carters Arms | Carters Arms, 207 Stockport Road | 1,065 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jafrin | Jafrin, 116 Stockport Road | 1,019 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St. Thomas More TOWN LANE | grass pitches | 822 yd |
| Jackson Gardens Playing Fields (Closed) Jackson Gardens | grass pitches | 889 yd |
| Manor Green Primary Academy MANCUNIAN ROAD | grass pitches | 1,085 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 | 89.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 89.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 89.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 89.2% |
| 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 | 10.8% |
| Median download speed | 62.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 126.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.