Postcode insights

M34 6BU

Leesway Drive

Denton South

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Detailed insights for M34 6BU

Overview

Postcode M34 6BU is located in a major urban area, within the Denton South ward of Tameside in the North West region, and forms part of the Denton East area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 55.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 49% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Denton East is £41,317 per year. The nearest station is Hyde Central, about 0.8 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
56
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
0.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Denton East has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,096 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Denton East has an average crime rate, with approximately 55.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.8%

Approximately 0.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 22.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Denton East is £41,317 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near M34 6BU.

Flood risk

No risk

Denton East near M34 6BU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Hyde Central located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M34 6BU
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Hyde Central

N/A

Walking directions to Hyde Central

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
294
Population density
7,181.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.07(-41%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.03(-39%)
Vehicle crime
8.97(+50%)
Burglary
6.9(+25%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.52(-39%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
277
95.19%
Pakistani
6
2.06%
Other White
4
1.37%
Other
2
0.69%
Other Asian
1
0.34%
Total population: 291

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
79
30.98%
Level 4+ (Degree)
49
19.22%
Level 3 (A level)
37
14.51%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
33
12.94%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
9.41%
Total 16+ residents: 255

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
81
62.31%
Owns with a mortgage
42
32.31%
Private landlord or letting agency
5
3.85%
Social rents from council
1
0.77%
Other forms of private rent
1
0.77%
Total households: 130

Property prices in Denton South

Median price£210,000
Price per sq ft£260
Sales (last 12 months)95
Typical range (middle 50%)£181K – £256K

Based on 95 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 (about £260 per square foot) in Denton South area, with individual transactions ranging from £68,750 up to £645,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Denton South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached13£380,000£356
Semi-Detached40£215,000£275
Terraced42£190,025£226

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Denton South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Denton South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£232,000£78,500£125,000£110,250
2017£217,500£85,475£138,500£120,500
2018£248,500£97,000£147,000£125,000
2019£265,000£83,000£167,000£128,000
2020£267,500£93,500£175,000£146,000
2021£302,560£86,000£190,500£147,000
2022£320,000£114,000£210,000£182,000
2023£299,000£115,000£196,000£181,000
2024£307,500£122,000£225,000£182,500
2025£392,500£130,000£227,000£187,350
2026£285,000£214,500£198,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Denton South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Denton South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£181£139£164£122
2017£191£121£167£142
2018£215£155£178£149
2019£228£142£199£150
2020£227£180£202£172
2021£266£133£225£178
2022£284£173£266£209
2023£319£181£238£208
2024£304£174£271£225
2025£347£159£294£223
2026£356£247£223
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Denton South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Denton South in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M34 6BU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M34 6BU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
16 Jun 202511, Rectory Close, Manchester, M34 7SXTerracedFreehold£205,500
28 Nov 202519, Broadfield Close, Manchester, M34 6BNSemi-DetachedLeasehold£176,000
08 Apr 202618, Whittles Walk, Manchester, M34 6JNTerracedFreehold£220,000
07 Apr 20256, Whittles Walk, Manchester, M34 6JNTerracedFreehold£230,000
13 Mar 202510, Whittles Walk, Manchester, M34 6JNTerracedFreehold£240,000

Schools

In the M34 6BU postcode area, located within Denton East, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M34 6BU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryLinden Road Academy and Hearing Impaired BaseAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.4 miPrimaryCorrie Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miSecondarySt Thomas More RC CollegeVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M34 6BU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M34 6BU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miTesco ExpressTameside, M34 7EAWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.4 miWillow NewsStockport Road, Tameside, M34 6HHWalking directions to Willow News
0.5 miNisa LocalLinden Close, Tameside, M34 6FFWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.5 miMorrisonsKing Street, Tameside, M34 6PGWalking directions to Morrisons
0.5 miPark & ShopPit Street, Tameside, M34 6PTWalking directions to Park & Shop

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 6BU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Audra Murray

Denton South - 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 SouthE05014524
ParishTameside, unparished areaE43000162
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Denton EastE02001254
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Tameside 026CE01005977
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1994-05-01

Frequently asked questions about M34 6BU

Is M34 6BU (Denton East) safe?

The area around M34 6BU records about 56 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near M34 6BU?

The median sale price around M34 6BU in Denton East is £210,000 (about £260 per square foot) based on 95 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near M34 6BU?

There are 10 schools close to M34 6BU, including Linden Road Academy and Hearing Impaired Base (Good), Corrie Primary School (Good) and St Thomas More RC College (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M34 6BU?

The closest station to M34 6BU is Hyde Central, about 1,277 m away.

How deprived is the area around M34 6BU?

M34 6BU scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,096 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents M34 6BU (Denton East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Gorton and Denton covering M34 6BU is Hannah Spencer (Green Party), elected at the 2026 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Audra Murray (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.