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M34 5WE

Dorset Avenue

Audenshaw

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Detailed insights for M34 5WE

Overview

Postcode M34 5WE 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 very high crime levels, with around 119.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with 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 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
119
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
1.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

5/10

Audenshaw has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,803 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 45% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Audenshaw has a very high crime rate, with approximately 119.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.9%

Approximately 1.9% 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

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 321 ft away from M34 5WE.

Flood risk

No risk

Audenshaw near M34 5WE 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 5WE
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Audenshaw (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Audenshaw (Manchester Metrolink)
0.5 mi

Fairfield

N/A

Walking directions to Fairfield
0.6 mi

Droylsden (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Droylsden (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
289
Population density
5,216.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
39.46(+6%)
Vehicle crime
17.62(+194%)
Public order
16.21(+60%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.5(-14%)
Burglary
14.8(+167%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
219
75.78%
Pakistani
40
13.84%
African
9
3.11%
Other White
6
2.08%
Other Black
5
1.73%
Total population: 289

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
65
28.51%
No qualifications
44
19.3%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
36
15.79%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
35
15.35%
Level 3 (A level)
32
14.04%
Total 16+ residents: 228

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
63
60%
Owns with a mortgage
34
32.38%
Private landlord or letting agency
5
4.76%
Social rents from council
2
1.9%
Other forms of private rent
1
0.95%
Total households: 105

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 40 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M34 5WE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M34 5WE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 May 202510A, Slate Lane, Manchester, M34 5GWDetachedFreehold£595,000
31 Mar 20252, Aldwyn Park Road, Manchester, M34 5NXDetachedFreehold£392,000
16 Oct 202519, Aldwyn Park Road, Manchester, M34 5NYOtherFreehold£332,500
15 Oct 202512, Thornton Avenue, Manchester, M34 5GQSemi-DetachedFreehold£267,500
19 Sept 20252, Porlock Avenue, Manchester, M34 5WTSemi-DetachedFreehold£284,000

Schools

In the M34 5WE postcode area, located within Audenshaw, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M34 5WE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryAudenshaw Primary SchoolCommunity school

Requires improvement

0.5 miPrimarySt Anne's RC Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.6 miPrimarySt Mary's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M34 5WE
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 5WE, 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 014BE01005962
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1994-05-01

Frequently asked questions about M34 5WE

Is M34 5WE (Audenshaw) safe?

The area around M34 5WE records about 119 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 vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near M34 5WE?

The median sale price around M34 5WE 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 5WE?

There are 13 schools close to M34 5WE, including Audenshaw Primary School (Requires improvement), St Anne's RC Primary School (Good) and St Mary's CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M34 5WE?

The closest station to M34 5WE is Audenshaw (Manchester Metrolink), about 441 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around M34 5WE?

M34 5WE scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,803 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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