Denton East

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.