Postcode insights

M34 2DU

Millbrook Avenue

Denton West

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Detailed insights for M34 2DU

Overview

Postcode M34 2DU 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.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
94
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

3/10

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.

Crime level

8/10

Denton West has a high crime rate, with approximately 93.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% 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.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Denton West is £43,883 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from M34 2DU.

Flood risk

No risk

Denton West near M34 2DU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Denton located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M34 2DU
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Denton

N/A

Walking directions to Denton

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
305
Population density
188.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
34.83(-7%)
Anti-social behaviour
34(+89%)
Vehicle crime
16.58(+177%)
Burglary
15.75(+184%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.61(+29%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
293
96.07%
Irish
5
1.64%
Chinese
2
0.66%
Indian
2
0.66%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
0.66%
Total population: 305

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
63
25.61%
Level 4+ (Degree)
63
25.61%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
44
17.89%
No qualifications
29
11.79%
Apprenticeship
22
8.94%
Total 16+ residents: 246

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
63
52.5%
Owns with a mortgage
51
42.5%
Private landlord or letting agency
4
3.33%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.67%
Total households: 120

Property prices in Denton West

Median price£240,000
Price per sq ft£303
Sales (last 12 months)120
Typical range (middle 50%)£200K – £265K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Denton West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached5£366,000£360
Semi-Detached71£250,000£322
Terraced38£203,500£267
Flats6£145,000£195

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Denton West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Denton West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Denton West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Denton West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Denton West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Denton West in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 25 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M34 2DU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M34 2DU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 May 202553, Warren Close, Manchester, M34 2DTSemi-DetachedFreehold£255,000
14 Mar 2025202, Town Lane, Manchester, M34 2DNSemi-DetachedFreehold£255,000
31 Oct 2025175, Town Lane, Manchester, M34 2DWTerracedFreehold£200,000
23 Oct 2025165, Town Lane, Manchester, M34 2DWTerracedFreehold£193,350
04 Jul 2025163, Town Lane, Manchester, M34 2DWTerracedFreehold£141,000

Schools

In the M34 2DU postcode area, located within Denton West, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M34 2DU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryGreswell Primary School and NurseryCommunity school

Good

0.4 miNot applicableAshlea House SchoolOther independent school

Good

0.5 miSecondarySt Thomas More RC CollegeVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M34 2DU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M34 2DU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miWelcome ExpressTown Lane, Tameside, M34 6AJWalking directions to Welcome Express
0.5 miWillow NewsStockport Road, Tameside, M34 6HHWalking directions to Willow News

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Tameside district (2025-26).

Band A£1,541
Band B£1,798
Band C£2,055
Band D£2,312
Band E£2,826
Band F£3,339
Band G£3,853
Band H£4,624

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for M34 2DU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Dan Bennett

Denton West - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Hannah Spencer

Gorton and Denton - Elected 26 Feb 2026

Green Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictTamesideE08000008
Parliamentary ConstituencyGorton and DentonE14001251
WardDenton WestE05014525
ParishTameside, unparished areaE43000162
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Denton WestE02001253
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Tameside 025CE01005989
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about M34 2DU

Is M34 2DU (Denton West) safe?

The area around M34 2DU 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.

What is the average house price near M34 2DU?

The median sale price around M34 2DU in Denton West is £240,000 (about £303 per square foot) based on 120 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near M34 2DU?

There are 9 schools close to M34 2DU, including Greswell Primary School and Nursery (Good), Ashlea House School (Good) and St Thomas More RC College (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M34 2DU?

The closest station to M34 2DU is Denton, about 1,157 m away.

How deprived is the area around M34 2DU?

M34 2DU 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).

Who represents M34 2DU (Denton West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Gorton and Denton covering M34 2DU is Hannah Spencer (Green Party), elected at the 2026 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Dan Bennett (Reform UK).

Data Sources

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.