Postcode report
M34 5FY Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About M34 5FY: area rating, property, schools and local change
M34 5FY is a postcode in Audenshaw, Tameside, North West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near M34 5FY, then scores the surrounding small area 72/100 - top 15% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around M34 5FY are local prosperity and safety, while property market signals is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for M34 5FY is based on Tameside 014 Census 2021. It covers 7,056 residents, 2,320 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 40, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 83% owner-occupied, 13% privately rented, 4% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 9/10.
For property prices near M34 5FY, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the M34 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £205k from 118 rolling sales, up 4.6% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near M34 5FY can compare 11 state schools within one mile, including 10 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near M34 5FY by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around M34 5FY is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 11 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about M34 5FY
Is M34 5FY a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 72/100 (top 15% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near M34 5FY?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near M34 5FY?
11 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for M34 5FY?
LocaleIQ matched M34 5FY to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in M34 5FY?
The latest median sold price is £205k based on 118 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around M34 5FY?
LocaleIQ currently shows 11 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.