Postcode insights

M34 7NF

Wordsworth Road

Denton South

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Detailed insights for M34 7NF

Overview

Postcode M34 7NF 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 South area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 76.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 30% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Denton South is £37,700 per year. The nearest station is Woodley, about 0.9 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
77
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
56.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

9/10

Denton South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,732 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 8% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Denton South has a high crime rate, with approximately 76.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

56.7%

Approximately 56.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 34.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Denton South is £37,700 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 63 ft away from M34 7NF.

Flood risk

No risk

Denton South near M34 7NF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Woodley located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M34 7NF
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Woodley

N/A

Walking directions to Woodley

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
264
Population density
4,144.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
37.41(0%)
Anti-social behaviour
25.56(+42%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.98(+11%)
Public order
8.73(-14%)
Vehicle crime
6.23(+4%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
181
68.82%
African
44
16.73%
Other White
9
3.42%
Chinese
5
1.9%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
5
1.9%
Total population: 263

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
64
28.7%
No qualifications
41
18.39%
Level 3 (A level)
39
17.49%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
36
16.14%
Apprenticeship
22
9.87%
Total 16+ residents: 223

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
83
52.87%
Private landlord or letting agency
29
18.47%
Shared ownership
19
12.1%
Owns with a mortgage
12
7.64%
Owns outright
7
4.46%
Total households: 157

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 32 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M34 7NF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M34 7NF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
11 Apr 2025139, Wordsworth Road, Manchester, M34 7NFTerracedFreehold£225,000
27 Nov 202519, Windsor Court, Wordsworth Road, Manchester, M34 7XJFlatsLeasehold£82,500
14 Feb 202524, Windsor Court, Wordsworth Road, Manchester, M34 7XJOtherLeasehold£120,000
12 Dec 20257, Byron Road, Manchester, M34 7LYTerracedFreehold£181,000
18 Jul 202517, Byron Road, Manchester, M34 7LYTerracedFreehold£210,000

Schools

In the M34 7NF postcode area, located within Denton South, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M34 7NF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryManor Green Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Requires improvement

0.5 miPrimaryCorrie Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimarySt John Fisher RC Primary School, DentonVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M34 7NF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M34 7NF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miTesco ExpressTameside, M34 7EAWalking directions to Tesco Express

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 7NF, 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 SouthE02001257
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Tameside 029FE01005984
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1994-05-01

Frequently asked questions about M34 7NF

Is M34 7NF (Denton South) safe?

The area around M34 7NF records about 77 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near M34 7NF?

The median sale price around M34 7NF in Denton South is £210,000 (about £260 per square foot) based on 95 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near M34 7NF?

There are 9 schools close to M34 7NF, including Manor Green Primary Academy (Requires improvement), Corrie Primary School (Good) and St John Fisher RC Primary School, Denton (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M34 7NF?

The closest station to M34 7NF is Woodley, about 1,396 m away.

How deprived is the area around M34 7NF?

M34 7NF scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,732 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents M34 7NF (Denton South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Gorton and Denton covering M34 7NF 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.