Postcode insights

M34 3RG

Heaton Street

Denton West

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Detailed insights for M34 3RG

Overview

Postcode M34 3RG 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 0.3 miles away. There are 9 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
166
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
7.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

9/10

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.

Crime level

10/10

Denton West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 165.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

7.8%

Approximately 7.8% 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

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 110 ft away from M34 3RG.

Flood risk

No risk

Denton West near M34 3RG 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 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M34 3RG
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Denton

N/A

Walking directions to Denton

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
237
Population density
3,668.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
57.17(+53%)
Anti-social behaviour
38.11(+112%)
Other theft
35.63(+440%)
Burglary
17.4(+214%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.91(+66%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
215
90.72%
Bangladeshi
4
1.69%
Irish
4
1.69%
Indian
3
1.27%
African
3
1.27%
Total population: 237

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
49
25.93%
Level 4+ (Degree)
43
22.75%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
39
20.63%
No qualifications
31
16.4%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
18
9.52%
Total 16+ residents: 189

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
35
30.43%
Private landlord or letting agency
34
29.57%
Owns outright
31
26.96%
Other social rented
9
7.83%
Other forms of private rent
5
4.35%
Total households: 115

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 3RG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M34 3RG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
12 Dec 202519, Cathrine Street East, Manchester, M34 3RQTerracedLeasehold£180,000
02 Mar 202625, Elizabeth Street, Manchester, M34 3RPTerracedLeasehold£165,000
04 Aug 20252, Elizabeth Street, Manchester, M34 3RPTerracedLeasehold£140,000
04 Aug 20252, Elizabeth Street, Manchester, M34 3RPOtherLeasehold£140,000
28 Mar 20258, Park Street, Manchester, M34 3RSSemi-DetachedFreehold£205,000

Schools

In the M34 3RG postcode area, located within Denton West, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M34 3RG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondaryDenton Community CollegeCommunity school

Special Measures

0.5 miPrimaryRussell Scott Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryGreswell Primary School and NurseryCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M34 3RG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M34 3RG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miLoot NewsagentsRose Hill, Tameside, M34 3ZAWalking directions to Loot Newsagents
0.3 miAldiWorthington Way, Tameside, M34 3JPWalking directions to Aldi
0.3 miTaylor Lane Off LicenceTameside, M34 3PLWalking directions to Taylor Lane Off Licence
0.3 miGhauri Off LicenceAcre Street, Tameside, M34 3PRWalking directions to Ghauri Off Licence
0.3 miSainsbury'sOldham Street, Tameside, M34 3SJWalking directions to Sainsbury's

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 3RG, 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 025DE01005992
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1981-06-01

Frequently asked questions about M34 3RG

Is M34 3RG (Denton West) safe?

The area around M34 3RG 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.

What is the average house price near M34 3RG?

The median sale price around M34 3RG 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 3RG?

There are 14 schools close to M34 3RG, including Denton Community College (Special Measures), Russell Scott Primary School (Good) and Greswell Primary School and Nursery (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M34 3RG?

The closest station to M34 3RG is Denton, about 470 m away.

How deprived is the area around M34 3RG?

M34 3RG 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).

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

The Member of Parliament for Gorton and Denton covering M34 3RG 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.