Postcode M34 2BU is located in a major urban area, within the Denton West ward of Tameside in the North West region, and forms part of the Denton West area. It has low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 93.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 14% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Denton West is £43,883 per year. The nearest station is Denton, about 0.7 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Denton West has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,889 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 36% least deprived areas in England.
Denton West has a high crime rate, with approximately 93.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Denton West is £43,883 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from M34 2BU.
Denton West near M34 2BU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Denton located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Denton | N/A | Walking directions to Denton |
Based on 120 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 (about £303 per square foot) in Denton West area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £422,500.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £366,000 | £360 |
| Semi-Detached | 71 | £250,000 | £322 |
| Terraced | 38 | £203,500 | £267 |
| Flats | 6 | £145,000 | £195 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £200,000 | £91,500 | £157,975 | £116,725 |
| 2017 | £254,975 | £97,500 | £165,000 | £127,500 |
| 2018 | £187,500 | £96,000 | £177,500 | £130,000 |
| 2019 | £276,248 | £108,250 | £177,000 | £167,500 |
| 2020 | £270,000 | £115,250 | £195,000 | £158,000 |
| 2021 | £313,500 | £135,000 | £218,000 | £159,000 |
| 2022 | £330,000 | £131,000 | £250,000 | £187,063 |
| 2023 | £357,500 | £130,000 | £240,000 | £175,000 |
| 2024 | £335,000 | £135,000 | £250,000 | £220,000 |
| 2025 | £330,000 | £130,450 | £255,000 | £203,500 |
| 2026 | £412,000 | £145,000 | £240,000 | £180,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £181 | £153 | £182 | £131 |
| 2017 | £189 | £165 | £193 | £144 |
| 2018 | £226 | £168 | £203 | £162 |
| 2019 | £215 | £154 | £219 | £166 |
| 2020 | £191 | £153 | £236 | £176 |
| 2021 | £278 | £169 | £261 | £174 |
| 2022 | £284 | £219 | £287 | £219 |
| 2023 | £209 | £205 | £281 | £236 |
| 2024 | £300 | £207 | £296 | £249 |
| 2025 | £350 | £214 | £316 | £236 |
| 2026 | £284 | £190 | £314 | £269 |
There were 40 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M34 2BU.
In the M34 2BU postcode area, located within Denton West, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M34 2BU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Welcome Express | Town Lane, Tameside, M34 6AJ | Walking directions to Welcome Express |
| 0.4 mi | Willow News | Stockport Road, Tameside, M34 6HH | Walking directions to Willow News |
| 0.5 mi | Loot Newsagents | Rose Hill, Tameside, M34 3ZA | Walking directions to Loot Newsagents |
Annual council tax rates for Tameside district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for M34 2BU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Dan Bennett
Denton West - Elected 7 May 2026
Hannah Spencer
Gorton and Denton - Elected 26 Feb 2026
The area around M34 2BU records about 94 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around M34 2BU in Denton West is £240,000 (about £303 per square foot) based on 120 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to M34 2BU, including Greswell Primary School and Nursery (Good), St Thomas More RC College (Good) and Ashlea House School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to M34 2BU is Denton, about 1,159 m away.
M34 2BU scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 20,889 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Gorton and Denton covering M34 2BU is Hannah Spencer (Green Party), elected at the 2026 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Dan Bennett (Reform UK).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.