Postcode report
Is M34 7BX a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About M34 7BX: area rating, property, schools and local change
M34 7BX is a postcode in Denton South, Tameside, North West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near M34 7BX, then scores the surrounding small area 22/100 - bottom 1% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around M34 7BX are housing and jobs, 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 7BX is based on Tameside 029 Census 2021. It covers 9,120 residents, 3,620 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 44, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 55% owner-occupied, 10% privately rented, 35% 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 7BX, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the M34 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £205k from 56 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 7BX can compare 9 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 7BX 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 7BX is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 10 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 7BX
Is M34 7BX a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 22/100 (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 7BX?
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 7BX?
9 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for M34 7BX?
LocaleIQ matched M34 7BX to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in M34 7BX?
The latest median sold price is £205k based on 56 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around M34 7BX?
LocaleIQ currently shows 10 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.