Postcode insights

M34 5HZ

Churchfields

St Peter's

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Detailed insights for M34 5HZ

Overview

Postcode M34 5HZ is located in a major urban area, within the St Peter's ward of Tameside in the North West region, and forms part of the Guide Bridge area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 68.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 37% below 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 0.1 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
69
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
5.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

5/10

Guide Bridge has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,588 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 47% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Guide Bridge has a high crime rate, with approximately 68.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

5.9%

Approximately 5.9% 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

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 198 ft away from M34 5HZ.

Flood risk

No risk

Guide Bridge near M34 5HZ 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 0.1 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M34 5HZ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

Guide Bridge

N/A

Walking directions to Guide Bridge
0.7 mi

Audenshaw (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Audenshaw (Manchester Metrolink)
0.7 mi

Ashton Moss (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Ashton Moss (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
274
Population density
2,657.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
26.7(+49%)
Violence and sexual offences
24.12(-35%)
Public order
13.78(+36%)
Vehicle crime
13.78(+130%)
Burglary
6.89(+24%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
250
91.24%
Chinese
7
2.55%
Indian
6
2.19%
White and Asian (mixed)
5
1.82%
Irish
4
1.46%
Total population: 274

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
66
28.82%
No qualifications
47
20.52%
Level 3 (A level)
43
18.78%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
11.35%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
25
10.92%
Total 16+ residents: 229

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
57
48.31%
Owns with a mortgage
38
32.2%
Private landlord or letting agency
12
10.17%
Other social rented
5
4.24%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.39%
Total households: 118

Property prices in St Peter's

Median price£185,500
Price per sq ft£240
Sales (last 12 months)62
Typical range (middle 50%)£153K – £237K

Based on 62 recent sales, the median property price is £185,500 (about £240 per square foot) in St Peter's area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £485,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in St Peter's over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached3£300,000£198
Semi-Detached12£242,500£311
Terraced40£180,550£215
Flats7£155,000£251

10-year price trendmedian sale price in St Peter's

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St Peter's.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£120,400£84,000
2017£245,000£60,100£167,000£88,000
2018£293,995£65,500£223,995£100,000
2019£273,995£107,498£187,500£100,750
2020£298,695£229,995£105,000
2021£193,500£127,495£245,995£130,000
2022£295,000£39,000£182,500£139,000
2023£345,000£124,000£190,000£148,000
2024£332,500£85,000£242,000£146,000
2025£300,000£95,000£237,500£170,000
2026£108,000£215,500£189,550
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St Peter's.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in St Peter's.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£113£111
2017£207£103£208£113
2018£240£183£223£129
2019£250£190£219£133
2020£252£221£136
2021£209£209£238£161
2022£299£75£219£174
2023£310£228£236£181
2024£337£143£272£189
2025£198£199£265£207
2026£152£323£207
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in St Peter's.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for St Peter's in the last year.

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M34 5HZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
18 Dec 202554, Churchfields, Manchester, M34 5HZSemi-DetachedLeasehold£240,000
12 Sept 202546, Churchfields, Manchester, M34 5HZSemi-DetachedLeasehold£240,000
10 Sept 20254, Churchfields, Manchester, M34 5HZSemi-DetachedLeasehold£285,000
17 Apr 202536, Churchfields, Manchester, M34 5HZTerracedLeasehold£185,000
17 Apr 202541, Churchfields, Manchester, M34 5HZTerracedLeasehold£285,000

Schools

In the M34 5HZ postcode area, located within Guide Bridge, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M34 5HZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySt Stephen's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt Peter's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryPoplar Street Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M34 5HZ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M34 5HZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miCo-op FoodDenton Road, Tameside, M34 5DYWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.5 miSuperchoiceHawthorn Street, Tameside, M34 5LXWalking directions to Superchoice

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 5HZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Atta Ul-Rasool

St Peter's - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Angela Rayner

Ashton-under-Lyne - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictTamesideE08000008
Parliamentary ConstituencyAshton-under-LyneE14001070
WardSt Peter'sE05014535
ParishTameside, unparished areaE43000162
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Guide BridgeE02001247
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Tameside 019AE01005963
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1992-08-01

Frequently asked questions about M34 5HZ

Is M34 5HZ (Guide Bridge) safe?

The area around M34 5HZ records about 69 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 5HZ?

The median sale price around M34 5HZ in Guide Bridge is £185,500 (about £240 per square foot) based on 62 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near M34 5HZ?

There are 11 schools close to M34 5HZ, including St Stephen's CofE Primary School (Good), St Peter's CofE Primary School (Good) and Poplar Street Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M34 5HZ?

The closest station to M34 5HZ is Guide Bridge, about 181 m away.

How deprived is the area around M34 5HZ?

M34 5HZ scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,588 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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

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.