Postcode insights

M34 2FR

Windmill Lane

Denton West

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Detailed insights for M34 2FR

Overview

Postcode M34 2FR is located in a major urban area, within the Denton West ward of Tameside in the North West region, and forms part of the Dane Bank area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 32.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 70% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Dane Bank is £47,523 per year. The nearest station is Reddish North, about 0.4 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Vale Common.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
32
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

3/10

Dane Bank has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,189 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 42% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Dane Bank has a low crime rate, with approximately 32.3 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 4.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Dane Bank is £47,523 per year.

Noise Level

Low

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

Flood risk

No risk

Dane Bank near M34 2FR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Reddish North located about 0.4 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M34 2FR
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Reddish North

N/A

Walking directions to Reddish North
0.9 mi

Denton

N/A

Walking directions to Denton
1 mi

Reddish South

N/A

Walking directions to Reddish South

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M34 2FR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miVale CommonLargeWalking directions to Vale Common
0.4 miGranada ParkMediumWalking directions to Granada Park

Area Profile

Population
243
Population density
4,700.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
9.22(-75%)
Burglary
7.91(+43%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.91(-56%)
Vehicle crime
4.61(-23%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.95(-56%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
229
94.24%
Irish
6
2.47%
Chinese
2
0.82%
Caribbean
2
0.82%
Other Black
2
0.82%
Total population: 243

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
63
28%
Level 4+ (Degree)
42
18.67%
Level 3 (A level)
39
17.33%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
31
13.78%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
11.56%
Total 16+ residents: 225

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
78
63.93%
Owns with a mortgage
37
30.33%
Private landlord or letting agency
6
4.92%
Other forms of private rent
1
0.82%
Total households: 122

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M34 2FR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M34 2FR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
02 May 2025778, Windmill Lane, Manchester, M34 2FRDetachedFreehold£310,000
21 Mar 202583, Dane Road, Manchester, M34 2HYSemi-DetachedFreehold£417,500
28 Feb 2025741, Windmill Lane, Manchester, M34 2ESSemi-DetachedFreehold£237,000
06 Aug 202580, Windermere Avenue, Manchester, M34 2EPSemi-DetachedLeasehold£200,000
18 Jun 202578, Windermere Avenue, Manchester, M34 2EPSemi-DetachedLeasehold£224,150

Schools

In the M34 2FR postcode area, located within Dane Bank, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M34 2FR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryDane Bank Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimaryVale View Primary SchoolCommunity school

Requires improvement

0.4 miNot applicableReddish Hall SchoolOther independent special school

Good

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

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 2FR, 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)Dane BankE02001252
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Tameside 024BE01005987
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about M34 2FR

Is M34 2FR (Dane Bank) safe?

The area around M34 2FR records about 32 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 burglary.

What is the average house price near M34 2FR?

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

What schools are near M34 2FR?

There are 10 schools close to M34 2FR, including Dane Bank Primary School (Good), Vale View Primary School (Requires improvement) and Reddish Hall School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M34 2FR?

The closest station to M34 2FR is Reddish North, about 669 m away.

How deprived is the area around M34 2FR?

M34 2FR scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,189 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents M34 2FR (Dane Bank) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Gorton and Denton covering M34 2FR 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.