Postcode insights

M34 3LY

Palatine Street

Denton North East

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Detailed insights for M34 3LY

Overview

Postcode M34 3LY is located in a major urban area, within the Denton North East ward of Tameside in the North West region, and forms part of the Denton West area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 165.4 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 0.6 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Victoria Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
165
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
9.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

7/10

Denton West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,829 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 33% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Denton West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 165.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

9.5%

Approximately 9.5% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 208 ft away from M34 3LY.

Flood risk

No risk

Denton West near M34 3LY 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 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M34 3LY
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Denton

N/A

Walking directions to Denton
1 mi

Guide Bridge

N/A

Walking directions to Guide Bridge

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M34 3LY
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miVictoria ParkSmallWalking directions to Victoria Park

Area Profile

Population
255
Population density
2,464 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
71.64(+92%)
Shoplifting
45.05(+679%)
Anti-social behaviour
35.45(+97%)
Public order
25.11(+148%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.03(+56%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
215
82.38%
Pakistani
9
3.45%
African
6
2.3%
Other
6
2.3%
Irish
5
1.92%
Total population: 261

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
47
21.86%
Level 4+ (Degree)
42
19.53%
No qualifications
41
19.07%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
37
17.21%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
28
13.02%
Total 16+ residents: 215

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
54
42.86%
Owns with a mortgage
31
24.6%
Owns outright
25
19.84%
Other social rented
12
9.52%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.17%
Total households: 126

Property prices in Denton North East

Median price£191,250
Price per sq ft£260
Sales (last 12 months)126
Typical range (middle 50%)£170K – £228K

Based on 126 recent sales, the median property price is £191,250 (about £260 per square foot) in Denton North East area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £350,000.

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 North East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached13£280,000£350
Semi-Detached41£225,000£281
Terraced62£180,000£228
Flats10£135,000£280

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Denton North East

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Denton North East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£181,250£80,000£125,000£100,975
2017£175,000£86,125£140,000£110,000
2018£185,000£86,000£154,500£114,600
2019£218,000£89,950£156,000£120,500
2020£252,475£97,475£166,500£128,500
2021£266,000£99,950£190,000£150,000
2022£315,000£104,975£218,000£165,250
2023£330,000£117,500£234,000£163,500
2024£338,475£130,000£250,000£175,000
2025£286,950£128,000£225,000£180,000
2026£250,000£137,500£225,000£184,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Denton North East.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Denton North East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£200£149£158£122
2017£204£146£186£136
2018£216£152£181£135
2019£241£150£200£155
2020£253£151£201£152
2021£243£198£237£187
2022£306£212£267£210
2023£307£223£284£230
2024£290£221£285£221
2025£320£258£265£218
2026£387£258£296£245
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Denton North East.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M34 3LY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M34 3LY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 May 20256, Palatine Mews, Manchester, M34 3JZTerracedLeasehold£205,000
21 Nov 2025171, Ashton Road, Manchester, M34 3LGTerracedLeasehold£120,000
20 Jun 2025163, Ashton Road, Manchester, M34 3LGTerracedLeasehold£142,000
27 May 20253, Boundary Green, Manchester, M34 3BYTerracedLeasehold£187,000
14 Feb 20251, Boundary Green, Manchester, M34 3BYTerracedFreehold£242,000

Schools

In the M34 3LY postcode area, located within Denton West, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M34 3LY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miPrimaryRussell Scott Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miSecondaryDenton Community CollegeCommunity school

Special Measures

0.4 miNot applicableHawthorns SchoolAcademy special converter

Outstanding

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M34 3LY

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M34 3LY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miPatel SupermarketAshton Road, Tameside, M34 3JFWalking directions to Patel Supermarket
0.2 miAldiWorthington Way, Tameside, M34 3JPWalking directions to Aldi
0.3 miLidlAshworth Street, Tameside, M34 3LJWalking directions to Lidl
0.3 miLondisQueen Street, Tameside, M34 3PPWalking directions to Londis
0.3 miGhauri Off LicenceAcre Street, Tameside, M34 3PRWalking directions to Ghauri Off Licence

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 3LY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Aron Webb

Denton North East - 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 North EastE05014523
ParishTameside, unparished areaE43000162
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Denton WestE02001253
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Tameside 025AE01005971
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about M34 3LY

Is M34 3LY (Denton West) safe?

The area around M34 3LY records about 165 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.

What is the average house price near M34 3LY?

The median sale price around M34 3LY in Denton West is £191,250 (about £260 per square foot) based on 126 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near M34 3LY?

There are 12 schools close to M34 3LY, including Russell Scott Primary School (Good), Denton Community College (Special Measures) and Hawthorns School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M34 3LY?

The closest station to M34 3LY is Denton, about 1,042 m away.

How deprived is the area around M34 3LY?

M34 3LY scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,829 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents M34 3LY (Denton West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Gorton and Denton covering M34 3LY is Hannah Spencer (Green Party), elected at the 2026 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Aron Webb (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.