Postcode insights

M34 5EH

Redwood Drive

Audenshaw

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Detailed insights for M34 5EH

Overview

Postcode M34 5EH is located in a major urban area, within the Audenshaw ward of Tameside in the North West region, and forms part of the Guide Bridge area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 120.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Guide Bridge is £38,589 per year. The nearest station is Guide Bridge, about 0.4 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
121
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
25%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

10/10

Guide Bridge has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,048 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 9% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Guide Bridge has a very high crime rate, with approximately 120.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

25%

Approximately 25.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 26.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Guide Bridge is £38,589 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 122 ft away from M34 5EH.

Flood risk

No risk

Guide Bridge near M34 5EH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Guide Bridge located about 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M34 5EH
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Guide Bridge

N/A

Walking directions to Guide Bridge
0.9 mi

Audenshaw (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Audenshaw (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
328
Population density
6,790.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
55.48(+49%)
Shoplifting
23.17(+301%)
Criminal damage and arson
17.56(+95%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.85(-6%)
Burglary
11.24(+103%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
253
77.13%
Pakistani
25
7.62%
Bangladeshi
18
5.49%
Indian
6
1.83%
African
6
1.83%
Total population: 328

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
68
26.36%
No qualifications
51
19.77%
Level 3 (A level)
50
19.38%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
42
16.28%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
32
12.4%
Total 16+ residents: 258

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
50
36.76%
Owns outright
37
27.21%
Other social rented
34
25%
Private landlord or letting agency
12
8.82%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.21%
Total households: 136

Property prices in Audenshaw

Median price£223,500
Price per sq ft£280
Sales (last 12 months)114
Typical range (middle 50%)£180K – £290K

Based on 114 recent sales, the median property price is £223,500 (about £280 per square foot) in Audenshaw area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £650,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Audenshaw over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached13£460,000£328
Semi-Detached46£263,000£307
Terraced43£182,000£230
Flats12£161,500£262

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Audenshaw

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Audenshaw.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£254,950£113,000£152,498£125,500
2017£266,975£77,000£185,000£117,625
2018£304,995£114,250£189,000£129,950
2019£309,998£118,000£185,000£125,000
2020£289,000£96,500£195,000£140,000
2021£310,000£130,000£225,000£155,100
2022£346,495£160,995£264,995£181,125
2023£371,495£187,995£298,995£190,000
2024£384,995£185,495£280,000£187,000
2025£364,000£157,500£265,500£200,000
2026£395,000£160,000£242,500£180,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Audenshaw.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Audenshaw.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£219£164£179£150
2017£230£188£198£148
2018£268£181£210£170
2019£259£193£215£168
2020£254£180£219£180
2021£285£201£239£197
2022£310£262£286£243
2023£342£306£307£249
2024£383£298£322£238
2025£307£260£294£232
2026£364£237£301£217
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Audenshaw.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Audenshaw in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M34 5EH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M34 5EH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 Aug 202519, Ravenwood Drive, Manchester, M34 5EFSemi-DetachedLeasehold£214,100
23 Jun 202511, Ravenwood Drive, Manchester, M34 5EFSemi-DetachedLeasehold£225,000
06 Feb 202614, Ashlands Drive, Manchester, M34 5ELSemi-DetachedFreehold£205,000
07 Mar 20253, Hazelwood Drive, Manchester, M34 5EDSemi-DetachedLeasehold£255,000
23 May 2025113, Stamford Road, Manchester, M34 5WBTerracedFreehold£215,000

Schools

In the M34 5EH postcode area, located within Guide Bridge, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M34 5EH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryPoplar Street Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.2 miSecondaryAudenshaw SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimaryAldwyn Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M34 5EH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M34 5EH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miCo-op FoodDenton Road, Tameside, M34 5DYWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.2 miSuperchoiceHawthorn Street, Tameside, M34 5LXWalking directions to Superchoice
0.2 miRadhika's Off LicenceDenton Road, Tameside, M34 5BLWalking directions to Radhika's 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 5EH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Kim Roberts

Audenshaw - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Angela Rayner

Ashton-under-Lyne - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictTamesideE08000008
Parliamentary ConstituencyAshton-under-LyneE14001070
WardAudenshawE05014522
ParishTameside, unparished areaE43000162
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Guide BridgeE02001247
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Tameside 019EE01005967
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1988-03-01

Frequently asked questions about M34 5EH

Is M34 5EH (Guide Bridge) safe?

The area around M34 5EH records about 121 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 5EH?

The median sale price around M34 5EH in Guide Bridge is £223,500 (about £280 per square foot) based on 114 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near M34 5EH?

There are 11 schools close to M34 5EH, including Poplar Street Primary School (Good), Audenshaw School (Good) and Aldwyn Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M34 5EH?

The closest station to M34 5EH is Guide Bridge, about 717 m away.

How deprived is the area around M34 5EH?

M34 5EH scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,048 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents M34 5EH (Guide Bridge) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Ashton-under-Lyne covering M34 5EH is Angela Rayner (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Kim Roberts (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.