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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

M345AX

Pine Close

M345EL

Ashlands Drive

M345DB

Cook Street

M345WQ

Ash Street

M345UB

Guide Lane

M345EX

Audenshaw

M345JD

Bridge Street

M345AU

Pine Close

M345BE

Denton Road

M345BD

Denton Road

M345HH

Whitehead Street

M345LW

Parkdale Avenue

M345EA

Nelson Street

M345WR

Seale Avenue

M345BW

Barnwell Close

M345NR

Linden Avenue

M343PA

Elizabeth Avenue

M345AR

Hope Street

M345LU

The Hawthorns

M345EJ

Poplar Street

M345AH

Cemetery Road

M345AP

St Annes Road

M345PB

Balmoral Avenue

M345LE

Oakwood Avenue

M345NS

Winton Avenue

M345NW

Greenfield Street

M345FJ

Pitt Street

M345LD

Hobson Crescent

M345WJ

Roker Park Avenue

M345ER

Nelson Street

M345AQ

Haughton Street

M345HY

St Peter's

M345NL

Audenshaw Road

M345NG

Sidmouth Street

M345LY

Corporation Road

M345NF

Boothcote

M345HR

Delta Road

M345ZD

Corporation Road

M345BA

Highfield Street

M345EE

Guide Lane

M345ZE

Corporation Road

M343NY

Hopkinson Avenue

M345AD

Wellington Street

M345WW

Stamford Road

M345WL

Buckley Street

M345NQ

Edward Street

M345AT

Yew Street

M345NP

Stamford Road

M345ZF

Corporation Road

M345HQ

Audenshaw Road

M345DW

Shepley Industrial Estate South

M345DE

Chapel Street

M345LQ

Woodbridge Avenue

M345BP

Chapel Gardens

M345ET

Westfield Grove

M345JJ

St Hildas View

M345BG

Bye Street

M345AA

St Annes Road

M345XX

Mount Pleasant Street

M345LS

Oak Walk

M345JY

Stamford Road

M345TY

Hanover Street North

M345PA

Belvor Avenue

M345AW

Progress Avenue

M343WY

Philip Avenue

M345WA

Hazel Street

M345BY

Guide Lane

M345LF

Saxon Drive

M345HU

Brookdale Avenue

M345DY

Denton Road

M345HE

Stelfox Lane

M345PE

Sandringham Avenue

M345TW

Poland Street

M345TN

York Street

M345JN

Mount Pleasant Street

M345PL

Leech Brook Close

M345TR

St Stephens Avenue

M345ZP

Arnfield Road

M345EN

Richards Close

M345FH

Church Close

M345DL

Shepley Road

M345HZ

Churchfields

M345TQ

Hanover Street South

M345DJ

Shepley Road

M345AN

St Annes Road

M345BH

Aldwyn Close

M345ZW

Pear View

M345FL

Redmond Close

M345NB

Hazel Street

M345EU

Ashton Road

M345AB

Oak Street

M345ZG

Maytree Crescent

M345BF

Brown Street

M345UP

Groby Road

Data Sources

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