Postcode insights

M34 3SH

Alphagate Drive

Denton West

Interactive map showing M34 3SH and surrounding area

Detailed insights for M34 3SH

Overview

Postcode M34 3SH 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 very low crime levels, with around 29 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 73% 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 Denton, about 0.1 miles away. There are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
29
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
21.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

3/10

Dane Bank has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,425 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 41% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Dane Bank has a very low crime rate, with approximately 29 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

21.4%

Approximately 21.4% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 27 ft away from M34 3SH.

Flood risk

No risk

Dane Bank near M34 3SH 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 0.1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M34 3SH
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

Denton

N/A

Walking directions to Denton

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
230
Population density
353.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Burglary
9.01(+63%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.44(-64%)
Violence and sexual offences
5.79(-84%)
Other theft
3.86(-42%)
Vehicle crime
3.86(-36%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
200
88.11%
Irish
8
3.52%
Other White
8
3.52%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
1.32%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
3
1.32%
Total population: 227

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
57
27.01%
Level 4+ (Degree)
52
24.64%
Level 3 (A level)
37
17.54%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
23
10.9%
Apprenticeship
19
9%
Total 16+ residents: 211

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
51
43.59%
Owns with a mortgage
29
24.79%
Other social rented
24
20.51%
Private landlord or letting agency
10
8.55%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.71%
Total households: 117

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 31 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M34 3SH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M34 3SH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
23 May 2025Delta House, Alphagate Drive, Manchester, M34 3SHOtherFreehold£850,000
05 Dec 20253, Coronation Street, Manchester, M34 3SFTerracedFreehold£204,000
28 Jul 20257, Coronation Street, Manchester, M34 3SFTerracedFreehold£203,000
31 Jul 2025199, Holland Street, Manchester, M34 3GETerracedFreehold£130,000
26 Jun 2025106, Catherine Street West, Manchester, M34 3SYTerracedLeasehold£166,000

Schools

In the M34 3SH postcode area, located within Dane Bank, there are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M34 3SH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miSecondaryDenton Community CollegeCommunity school

Special Measures

0.6 miPrimaryDenton West End Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.7 miPrimaryGreswell Primary School and NurseryCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M34 3SH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M34 3SH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSainsbury'sOldham Street, Tameside, M34 3SJWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.4 miLoot NewsagentsRose Hill, Tameside, M34 3ZAWalking directions to Loot Newsagents
0.5 miTaylor Lane Off LicenceTameside, M34 3PLWalking directions to Taylor Lane 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 3SH, 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 024AE01005985
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1998-06-01

Frequently asked questions about M34 3SH

Is M34 3SH (Dane Bank) safe?

The area around M34 3SH records about 29 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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 3SH?

The median sale price around M34 3SH 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 3SH?

There are 10 schools close to M34 3SH, including Denton Community College (Special Measures), Denton West End Primary School (Good) and Greswell Primary School and Nursery (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M34 3SH?

The closest station to M34 3SH is Denton, about 178 m away.

How deprived is the area around M34 3SH?

M34 3SH scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,425 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents M34 3SH (Dane Bank) in Parliament and on the local council?

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