M34 2AL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Acre Street, 0.4km from The City in Denton (Tameside). Administratively it sits within Denton West ward and the Denton and Reddish constituency.
For families considering a move, M34 2AL represents a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 55% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Property: With prices averaging £120k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 17.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for M34 2AL are sourced from Output Area E00030343 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ACRE STREET, M34 2AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ACRE STREET, M34 2AL.
301
39
£ 37,800 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: M34 2AL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
M34 2AL is an established family neighbourhood — 55% owner-occupation and an average age of 39 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 17.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for M34 2AL. The average age is 38.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 106,000
15 sales · Mean £ 114,986
school Local Schools
St Mary's RC Primary School
St Thomas More RC College
Greswell Primary School and Nursery
Denton Community College
Russell Scott Primary School
Linden Road Academy and Hearing Impaired Base
St Anne's Primary School
Corrie Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- Premier - Patel General Food Store0.5 km
- Bennetts Potatoes0.8 km
- Jays Booze Bonanza0.8 km
- Nisa Local0.9 km
- Poundland0.5 km
- + 13 more
Pub, NightClub
17 nearby- Chapel House Inn0.4 km
- Denton Cricket And Sports Club0.9 km
- Denton Liberal Club0.2 km
- Denton St Lawrence Cricket Club0.8 km
- Old Peg0.8 km
- + 12 more
Restaurant, Cafe
31 nearby- Carmel Cafe At Carmel Christian Church0.6 km
- Gym Life Manchester0.5 km
- Hally Moos0.3 km
- Howards Bar0.2 km
- Mama Gs Bistro0.3 km
- + 26 more
Takeaway Shop
30 nearby- Crispy Cod0.4 km
- Good Choice0.0 km
- Kami's Peri Peri0.2 km
- The Full Monty0.9 km
- 7 Burgers0.3 km
- + 25 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Morrisons Supermarket0.3 km
- Wilko0.5 km
- Aldi Stores0.5 km
- Lidl0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Denton1.0 km
- Hyde Central2.1 km
- Guide Bridge2.2 km
Bus Stops
- Acre Street0.0 km
- Acre Street0.1 km
- Cedar Grove0.1 km
- Acre Street0.1 km
- Cedar Grove0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: M342AL · Data under Open Government Licence