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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(+3%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.14(+7%)
Public order
14.83(+46%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.59(+29%)
Burglary
8.36(+51%)
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 82 recent sales, the median property price is £214,550 in Guide Bridge area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 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
Semi-Detached22£255,500
Terraced46£198,000
Flats6£159,500
Detached8£348,750

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

M345BN

Springfield Street

M343WX

Denshaw Avenue

M345HW

Hanover Street North

M345TU

Edale Avenue

M345JQ

Planet Way

M345BL

Denton Road

M345WB

Stamford Road

M343NZ

Hibbert Avenue

M345DF

Cartwright Street

M343WZ

Hopkinson Avenue

M345JF

Guide Lane

M345JR

West View

M345BU

Bank Street

M345ZU

Thorn Way

M343LR

Ashton Road

M345ZR

Duncan Road

M345FN

Redmond Close

M345HP

Hanover Street North

M345AY

Denton Road

M345JX

Thornley Rise

M345EZ

Sidmouth Street

M345ZN

Guide Court

M345TS

Derby Terrace

M345YG

Water Street

M345JP

Hiltons Farm Close

M345JZ

Aldwinians Close

M345EH

Redwood Drive

M345NN

Greenfield Street

M345NE

Sandringham Avenue

M345ZQ

Arnfield Road

M345BR

Paradise Street

M345ED

Hazelwood Drive

M345ZH

Martin Street

M343NX

Denshaw Avenue

M345BZ

Guide Lane

M345BQ

Mount Pleasant Street

M345JE

Tame Street

M345TT

Hanover Street North

M345HX

Alandale Avenue

M345FD

Eldon Close

M343PW

Egerton Street

M345DT

Queen Street

M345LN

Woodbridge Avenue

M345HL

James Street

M345LT

Woodbridge Avenue

M345YH

Enville Street

M345JL

Paradise Street

M345PD

Kenton Close

M345TX

Tame Street

M345BX

East Street

M345DR

Bow Street

M345LL

Woodbridge Avenue

M345NA

Hawthorn Street

M345LJ

Dunstar Avenue

M345TP

Davenport Street

M345AF

Howard Street

M345HA

Ashworth Avenue

M345LH

Norlan Avenue

M345ES

Denton Road

M345LB

Hobson Crescent

M345UH

Kelboro Avenue

M345BJ

Aldwyn Close

M345HJ

Audenshaw Road

M345FE

Enville Street

M345WN

Audenshaw Road

M345AJ

Werneth Street

M345FB

Telford Close

M345ZL

Bridge Street

M345AS

Aldwyn Close

M345DS

Highfield Street

M345EB

Redwood Drive

M345ZA

Richmond Street

M345DH

The Old Stables

M345AG

Aldwyn Close

M345AL

St Annes Court

M345JS

Scott Gate

M345JT

Leech Brook Avenue

M345HD

Audenshaw Road

M345DD

Garden Street

M343NT

Corporation Road

M345YA

Poplar Street

M345LP

Corporation Road

M345BT

Mount Pleasant Street

M345FF

Guide Lane

M345UN

Denton Road

M345JH

Manor Street

M345BS

Bye Street

M345NJ

Roker Park Avenue

M345EF

Ravenwood Drive

M345LA

Stamford Road

M345ZS

Saxon Lane

M345LG

Barn Grove

M345AZ

Stanhope Avenue

M345LZ

Corporation Road

M345DN

Birch Grove

M345NH

High Ash Grove

M345LX

Hawthorn Street

M345HT

Groby Road

M345JG

St Peter's

M345AE

Howard Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.