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About

Guide Bridge is a residential and industrial district situated in the eastern part of Tameside. The area is defined by its position at the confluence of the River Tame and the River Medlock, and is historically linked to its railway junction and viaduct. The locality features a mix of housing estates, commercial units, and green spaces like the parkland along the river corridors. Its infrastructure is heavily shaped by transport links, including the M60 motorway which runs nearby.

A notable local landmark is the Ashton Canal, which passes through the area and includes several locks within its boundaries. The district's landscape is characterised by this waterway, former industrial sites, and the substantial railway viaduct that gives the area its name. Guide Bridge station continues to provide regular commuter services into Manchester, underpinning its functional role within the wider borough.

Area overview

On average Guide Bridge has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 94 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 25.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Guide Bridge is £38,589 per year. There are 4 schools in Guide Bridge: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Guide Bridge is home to around 7,418 people, with a population density of about 4,316.8 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
94
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
25.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Guide Bridge Population
7,418
Population density
4,316.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
38.55(+4%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.14(+3%)
Public order
14.83(+47%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.59(+29%)
Burglary
8.36(+50%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,298
84.91%
African
197
2.66%
Other White
166
2.24%
Pakistani
165
2.22%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
93
1.25%
Total population: 7,417

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,429
23.87%
No qualifications
1,341
22.4%
Level 3 (A level)
1,033
17.25%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
876
14.63%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
730
12.19%
Total 16+ residents: 5,987

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,040
31.75%
Owns outright
886
27.05%
Other social rented
657
20.05%
Private landlord or letting agency
395
12.06%
Social rents from council
212
6.47%
Total households: 3,276

Property prices in Guide Bridge

Based on 70 recent sales, the median property price is £212,250 in Guide Bridge area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £525,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Guide Bridge 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 Guide Bridge over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached7£350,000
Flats4£136,500
Semi-Detached17£250,000
Terraced42£184,500

10 years median price trend in Guide Bridge

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Guide Bridge.

All postcodes in Guide Bridge

M345ZW

Pear View

M345JX

Thornley Rise

M345BT

Mount Pleasant Street

M345EF

Ravenwood Drive

M345FE

Enville Street

M345BE

Denton Road

M345BX

East Street

M345WL

Buckley Street

M345WQ

Ash Street

M345BJ

Aldwyn Close

M345BP

Chapel Gardens

M345LQ

Woodbridge Avenue

M345ZU

Thorn Way

M345DH

The Old Stables

M345ZE

Corporation Road

M343PW

Egerton Street

M345DR

Bow Street

M345JG

St Peter's

M345DD

Garden Street

M345EN

Richards Close

M345HP

Hanover Street North

M345JP

Hiltons Farm Close

M345LN

Woodbridge Avenue

M345ZR

Duncan Road

M345HJ

Audenshaw Road

M345LT

Woodbridge Avenue

M345NA

Hawthorn Street

M345ZP

Arnfield Road

M345BN

Springfield Street

M345JS

Scott Gate

M345LB

Hobson Crescent

M345PE

Sandringham Avenue

M345TP

Davenport Street

M345UB

Guide Lane

M343NZ

Hibbert Avenue

M345HY

St Peter's

M345NB

Hazel Street

M345NL

Audenshaw Road

M345JQ

Planet Way

M345AF

Howard Street

M345BG

Bye Street

M343NT

Corporation Road

M345HQ

Audenshaw Road

M345LE

Oakwood Avenue

M345NH

High Ash Grove

M345PB

Balmoral Avenue

M345ER

Nelson Street

M345AL

St Annes Court

M345FB

Telford Close

M345HD

Audenshaw Road

M345LA

Stamford Road

M345UN

Denton Road

M345LL

Woodbridge Avenue

M345ZL

Bridge Street

M343LR

Ashton Road

M345AS

Aldwyn Close

M345AX

Pine Close

M345EZ

Sidmouth Street

M345ZF

Corporation Road

M345AW

Progress Avenue

M345NW

Greenfield Street

M345WN

Audenshaw Road

M345YG

Water Street

M345HU

Brookdale Avenue

M345AN

St Annes Road

M345BD

Denton Road

M345ES

Denton Road

M345JH

Manor Street

M343NX

Denshaw Avenue

M345DF

Cartwright Street

M345FL

Redmond Close

M345JL

Paradise Street

M345NS

Winton Avenue

M345AU

Pine Close

M345HT

Groby Road

M345JD

Bridge Street

M345JN

Mount Pleasant Street

M345AP

St Annes Road

M345EH

Redwood Drive

M345LG

Barn Grove

M345PL

Leech Brook Close

M345BW

Barnwell Close

M345JR

West View

M345TU

Edale Avenue

M345YA

Poplar Street

M345DL

Shepley Road

M345EX

Audenshaw

M345NQ

Edward Street

M345AG

Aldwyn Close

M345DY

Denton Road

M345FH

Church Close

M345NN

Greenfield Street

M345WJ

Roker Park Avenue

M345BA

Highfield Street

M345BF

Brown Street

M345PD

Kenton Close

M345BZ

Guide Lane

M345FD

Eldon Close

M345FJ

Pitt Street

M345LZ

Corporation Road

Data Sources

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