Postcode report
Is M34 5ZX a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About M34 5ZX: area rating, property, schools and local change
M34 5ZX 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 5ZX, then scores the surrounding small area 23/100 - bottom 1% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around M34 5ZX are jobs and property market signals, while local prosperity 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 5ZX is based on Tameside 013 Census 2021. It covers 11,207 residents, 3,227 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 33, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 27% owner-occupied, 28% privately rented, 46% 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 2/10.
For property prices near M34 5ZX, 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 5ZX can compare 10 state schools within one mile, including 7 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 5ZX 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 5ZX is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 14 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 5ZX
Is M34 5ZX a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 23/100 (bottom 1% 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 5ZX?
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 5ZX?
10 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for M34 5ZX?
LocaleIQ matched M34 5ZX to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in M34 5ZX?
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 5ZX?
LocaleIQ currently shows 14 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.