Mill Lane is in Denton, Manchester and in Tameside district. M34 7RF 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 Mill Lane, Denton, Manchester, M34 7RF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M34 7RE, M34 7RH, M34 7RJ, M34 7RA, M34 7RD, M34 7GJ, M34 7RN, M34 7RL, M34 7GH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding M34 7RF has a slightly higher male population, with 51.7% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.4% | 48.3% | -2.1% | 51.0% | -2.7% |
| Male | 49.6% | 51.7% | 2.1% | 49.0% | 2.7% |
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 | 34.2% | 37.7% | 3.5% | 37.9% | -0.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37% | 37.3% | 0.3% | 44.2% | -6.9% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 4% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 13.2% | 10.3% | -2.9% | 9.1% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 14% | 10.7% | -3.3% | 6.1% | 4.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42.8% | 37% | -5.8% | 48.4% | -11.4% |
| Good health | 27.3% | 38.3% | 11.0% | 33.6% | 4.7% |
| Fair health | 15.8% | 14% | -1.8% | 12.7% | 1.3% |
| Bad health | 8.3% | 7.7% | -0.6% | 4.0% | 3.7% |
| Very bad health | 5.8% | 3% | -2.8% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
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 7RF this area, 30.7% 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 19.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.1% | 30.7% | -1.4% | 18.2% | 12.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.2% | 13.4% | -1.8% | 9.6% | 3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.2% | 13.4% | -1.8% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 7% | 5.9% | -1.1% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 14.6% | 3.1% | 16.9% | -2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.4% | 19.7% | 5.3% | 33.8% | -14.1% |
| Other | 4.5% | 2.4% | -2.1% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| White | 98.9% | 93.7% | -5.2% | 81.4% | 12.3% |
In this area, 95.7% 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 | 97.8% | 95.7% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 12.5% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 1% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.8% | 96.3% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 13.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 9.8% | -7.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84% | 76.7% | 7.3% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 13% | 13.5% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.1% | 37.2% | 3.9% |
| Christian | 47.8% | 46.2% | 1.6% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Muslim | 3.7% | 6.5% | -2.8% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mill Lane 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 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. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Mill Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £159,950 | 2015-06-19 | £302,692 |
| 5 Mill Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2012-10-19 | £234,366 |
| 7 Mill Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £114,000 | 2011-07-08 | £238,245 |
M34 7RF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 83 |
| Retired | 72 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Education | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brinnington Early Years Centre Westmorland Drive , Brinnington SK5 8HH | - not rated | 3,385 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fir Tree Nursery School Mill Lane , North Reddish SK5 6TP | - not rated | 4,001 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trafalgar Nursery School John Street East , OL7 0NH | - not rated | 4,211 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Reddish Vale Nursery School Reddish Vale Road , Reddish SK5 7EU | 4out of 4 | 4,460 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John Fisher RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy, Denton Manor Road , Haughton Green M34 7SW | 3out of 4 | 221 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher RC Primary School, Denton Manor Road , Haughton Green M34 7SW | - not rated | 221 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Green Primary and Nursery School Mancunian Road , Haughton Green M34 7NS | - not rated | 838 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Green Primary Academy Mancunian Road , Haughton Green M34 7NS | 2out of 4 | 838 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Corrie Primary School Cemetery Road , Denton M34 6FG | - not rated | 1,043 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Two Trees Sports College Two Trees Lane , Denton M34 7QL | - not rated | 255 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More RC College Town Lane , Denton M34 6AF | 3out of 4 | 1,437 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hyde High School Old Road , SK14 4SP | - not rated | 2,076 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hyde High School Old Road , SK14 4SP | 2out of 4 | 2,076 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Denton Community Academy Taylor Lane , Denton M34 3NG | 1out of 4 | 2,518 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 2,106 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tameside College Beaufort Road , OL6 6NX | - not rated | 5,303 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arnfield Independent School Arnfield Independent School , Po Box 446 SK14 9EY | - not rated | 1,511 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hyde Pupil Referral Unit Rear of Tameside College of Technology , Union Street SK14 1ND | - not rated | 1,595 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashlea House School Ashlea House , 474 Stockport Road M34 6ET | - not rated | 1,677 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Thomas Ashton School Bennett Street , SK14 4SS | 1out of 4 | 2,141 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Ashton School Bennett Street , SK14 4SS | - not rated | 2,225 yd | Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benvenuto | Benvenuto, 96 Mill Lane | 357 yd | |
| Spice Inn | Spice Inn, 85 Haughton Green Road | 468 yd | |
| The Dining Room | The Dining Room, 97 Haughton Green Road | 493 yd | |
| BeeRogi | BeeRogi, 105 Haughton Green Road | 530 yd | |
| The Jerk Stop | The Jerk Stop, 3 Gibraltar Lane | 541 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chapel House | Chapel House, 193 Two Trees Lane | 206 yd | |
| Haughton Green Conservative Club | Haughton Green Conservative Club, 92 Haughton Green Road | 278 yd | |
| The Bay Horse | Bay Horse, 142 Haughton Green Road | 446 yd | |
| Jolly Hatters Inn | Jolly Hatters, 155 Haughton Green Road | 676 yd | |
| Cock Hotel | The Cock Hotel, 60 Two Trees Lane | 689 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Continental Takeaway | The Continental Takeaway, 98 Mill Lane | 349 yd | |
| Diamond Spice | Diamond Spice, 98 Mill Lane | 357 yd | |
| Denton Fish Bar | Denton Fish Bar, 100 Mill Lane | 357 yd | |
| Donatellos | Donatellos, 14 Tatton Road | 366 yd | |
| The Village Chippy | The Village Chippy, 104 Haughton Green Road | 446 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Express, Mancunian Road | 545 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Denton Community College (South Campus) (Closed) Two Trees Lane | grass pitches | 257 yd |
| Haughton Green Cricket Club BRADWEN CLOSE | grass pitches | 497 yd |
| Whittles Park LAUREL GREEN | grass pitches | 536 yd |
| Haughton Green Playing Fields HAUGHTON GREEN PAVILLION HAUGHTON GREEN PAVILLION BAKEWELL AVENUE | grass pitches | 621 yd |
| Manor Green Primary Academy MANCUNIAN ROAD | grass pitches | 767 yd |
| Mill Lane Playing Fields MILL LANE | grass pitches | 892 yd |
| Denton St Lawrence Cricket Club SYCAMORE AVENUE | grass pitches | 996 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 | 88.9% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 121.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.