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About

Denton East is a ward of Tameside in Greater Manchester, covering the eastern part of the town of Denton. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of terraced streets and semi-detached housing interspersed with local shops, primary schools and community centres. Public transport links include frequent bus services into Manchester and nearby towns, and local roads connect the ward to the wider borough. Small patches of green space and playing fields serve everyday outdoor needs rather than large visitor attractions.

Denton's industrial past remains visible in the form of former hatting and light-industrial buildings near the old mill lines and the course of the River Tame, which runs close to parts of the ward. Some former workshop units have been converted for housing or small businesses, and estate areas sit alongside pockets of older street patterns laid out in the 19th century. Local groups and neighbourhood councils focus on community services, schools and upkeep of parks, reflecting an emphasis on local provision rather than tourism.

Area overview

On average Denton East has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 76 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 20.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Denton East is £41,317 per year. There are 2 schools in Denton East: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Denton East is home to around 5,634 people, with a population density of about 4,199.8 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
76
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
20.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Denton East Population
5,634
Population density
4,199.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
33.37(-10%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.93(-4%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.65(+19%)
Public order
9.05(-10%)
Vehicle crime
8.34(+38%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,120
90.88%
Other White
98
1.74%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
59
1.05%
Pakistani
56
0.99%
Irish
50
0.89%
Total population: 5,634

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,081
23.45%
Level 4+ (Degree)
913
19.81%
Level 3 (A level)
841
18.25%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
719
15.6%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
544
11.8%
Total 16+ residents: 4,609

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
900
36.13%
Owns with a mortgage
744
29.87%
Other social rented
383
15.38%
Private landlord or letting agency
259
10.4%
Social rents from council
164
6.58%
Total households: 2,491

Property prices in Denton East

Based on 56 recent sales, the median property price is £203,500 in Denton East area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £403,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Denton East in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Denton East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached2£337,000
Flats4£126,500
Semi-Detached30£229,250
Terraced20£184,500

10 years median price trend in Denton East

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Denton East.

All postcodes in Denton East

M346LJ

Leesway Drive

M347RB

Dingle Avenue

M347SR

Leesway Drive

M346JA

Pine Grove

M347RR

Mill Lane

M347RT

Northstead Avenue

M347TG

West Park Avenue

M346AZ

Stockport Road

M346EB

Alder Grove

M346LY

Sycamore Avenue

M347RU

Mill Lane

M346BG

Lee Dale Close

M346LN

Wood Hey Grove

M347TP

Grange Avenue

M347TT

Strathmore Avenue

M343FN

James Street

M346AT

Prince Edward Avenue

M346EJ

Heather Lea

M346JB

St Lawrence Road

M343DZ

St Annes Drive

M346BS

Glenville Way

M346FB

Linden Road

M346EH

Fairlea

M347UQ

Buckingham Avenue

M343EE

Nasmyth Avenue

M346DQ

Whittles Avenue

M346BT

Fairlea

M346EE

Linden Road

M347RP

Walton Way

M346EF

Linden Road

M346AG

Mount Pleasant Road

M346DZ

Larch Road

M346FH

Denton North East

M347TU

Moorfield Avenue

M347SA

Manor Road

M346BP

Lower Fold

M346DR

Bentley Road

M346DW

Rowe Green

M347UP

Rutland Avenue

M343DU

Broomgrove Lane

M343FT

Thornleys Road

M346DS

Haughton Hall Road

M347SE

Manor Road

M346PB

St Lawrence Road

M347SX

Rectory Close

M346FA

Acacia Avenue

M346HG

Denton North East

M346LG

Inglehead Close

M347RW

Dixon Road

M343FF

Hyde Road

M346BW

Leesway Drive

M347RN

Forrest Road

M347RY

Clarendon Road

M346AU

Stockport Road

M343DX

Alexandra Industrial Estate

M346BY

Heather Lea

M346DL

Chapel Green

M346LH

Garden Walk

M347SD

Danwood Close

M346AS

Prince Edward Avenue

M346LU

Crossfield Close

M343FA

St Annes Road

M347SB

Manor Road

M346HL

St Lawrence Road

M346HW

Garside Street

M346LZ

Clayton Street

M343EH

Hyde Road

M346LW

Aspen Green

M346JN

Whittles Walk

M346ED

Fir Road

M343UA

Briardene

M346DG

St Lawrence Road

M343UB

Dunecroft

M347RZ

Worthington Road

M343DW

Hyde Road

M343EL

Lowe Street

M346AQ

Stockport Road

M346PD

Holly Grove

M343EN

Watson Street

M346BZ

Leesway Drive

M346DN

Chapel Field Road

M346DP

Chester Street

M346HQ

Newtown Avenue

M346JD

St Lawrence Road

M347RS

Mill Lane

M347TN

Moorfield Avenue

M347US

Brookdale Avenue

M343DL

Statham Close

M343DY

St Annes Road

M346PA

St Lawrence Road

M346AR

Mount Pleasant Road

M346FE

Weston Drive

M346FJ

Old Oak Drive

M343EJ

Romford Avenue

M343FB

Becontree Avenue

M346BQ

West Lea

M346BX

Leesway Drive

M346JJ

Valley Grove

M346LQ

East Lea

M346LS

Withy Tree Grove

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.