Postcode insights

M34 5QX

Heron Drive

Audenshaw

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Detailed insights for M34 5QX

Overview

Postcode M34 5QX is located in a major urban area, within the Audenshaw ward of Tameside in the North West region, and forms part of the Audenshaw area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 45 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 59% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Audenshaw is £50,179 per year. The nearest station is Audenshaw (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.3 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
45
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
2.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

5/10

Audenshaw has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,672 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 48% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Audenshaw has a low crime rate, with approximately 45 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.3%

Approximately 2.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 3.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Audenshaw is £50,179 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 59 ft away from M34 5QX.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

The nearest station is Audenshaw (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M34 5QX
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Audenshaw (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Audenshaw (Manchester Metrolink)
0.4 mi

Ashton Moss (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Ashton Moss (Manchester Metrolink)
0.6 mi

Droylsden (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Droylsden (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
263
Population density
3,800.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.88(-49%)
Public order
7.26(-28%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.54(-27%)
Burglary
5.81(+5%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.36(-76%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
246
93.54%
Other White
5
1.9%
Indian
2
0.76%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
2
0.76%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
2
0.76%
Total population: 263

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
51
22.67%
No qualifications
50
22.22%
Level 4+ (Degree)
44
19.56%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
39
17.33%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
8.89%
Total 16+ residents: 225

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
60
46.15%
Owns with a mortgage
43
33.08%
Private landlord or letting agency
20
15.38%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.08%
Social rents from council
2
1.54%
Total households: 130

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 5QX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M34 5QX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
22 Apr 202656, Heron Drive, Manchester, M34 5QXFlatsLeasehold£50,000
21 Feb 202544, Heron Drive, Manchester, M34 5QXOtherFreehold£198,500
28 Nov 20254, Linnet Close, Manchester, M34 5GZSemi-DetachedFreehold£235,000
29 Aug 202520, Linnet Close, Manchester, M34 5GZDetachedFreehold£460,000
21 Mar 202527, Linnet Close, Manchester, M34 5GZSemi-DetachedFreehold£225,000

Schools

In the M34 5QX postcode area, located within Audenshaw, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M34 5QX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryMoorside Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miPrimarySt Mary's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.7 miPrimaryAudenshaw Primary SchoolCommunity school

Requires improvement

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M34 5QX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M34 5QX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miNisaKershaw Lane, Tameside, M34 5SJWalking directions to Nisa

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 5QX, 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)AudenshawE02001242
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Tameside 014CE01005968
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1983-07-01

Frequently asked questions about M34 5QX

Is M34 5QX (Audenshaw) safe?

The area around M34 5QX records about 45 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near M34 5QX?

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

What schools are near M34 5QX?

There are 12 schools close to M34 5QX, including Moorside Primary School (Good), St Mary's CofE Primary School (Good) and Audenshaw Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M34 5QX?

The closest station to M34 5QX is Audenshaw (Manchester Metrolink), about 451 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around M34 5QX?

M34 5QX scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,672 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents M34 5QX (Audenshaw) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Ashton-under-Lyne covering M34 5QX 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.