Postcode M34 2BY 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 very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 165.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.5× 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 0.5 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Victoria Park.
Denton West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,792 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 21% most deprived areas in England.
Denton West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 165.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 32.4% 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 2BY.
Denton West near M34 2BY 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Denton | N/A | Walking directions to Denton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Victoria Park | Small | Walking directions to Victoria Park |
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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M34 2BY.
In the M34 2BY postcode area, located within Denton West, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M34 2BY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Loot Newsagents | Rose Hill, Tameside, M34 3ZA | Walking directions to Loot Newsagents |
| 0.2 mi | Welcome Express | Town Lane, Tameside, M34 6AJ | Walking directions to Welcome Express |
| 0.3 mi | Ghauri Off Licence | Acre Street, Tameside, M34 3PR | Walking directions to Ghauri Off Licence |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | Queen Street, Tameside, M34 3PP | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | News Centre | Market Street, Tameside, M34 2XW | Walking directions to News Centre |
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 2BY, 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 2BY records about 166 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 2BY in Denton West is £240,000 (about £303 per square foot) based on 120 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to M34 2BY, including Greswell Primary School and Nursery (Good), St Thomas More RC College (Good) and St Mary's RC Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to M34 2BY is Denton, about 852 m away.
M34 2BY scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,792 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 2BY 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.