M34 3HJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on York Road, 0.6km from Denton in Denton (Tameside). Administratively it sits within Denton North East ward and the Denton and Reddish constituency.
For families considering a move, M34 3HJ represents a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. A balanced community with an average age of 35 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 56% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Property: With prices averaging £117k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for M34 3HJ are sourced from Output Area E00030273 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
YORK ROAD, M34 3HJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for YORK ROAD, M34 3HJ.
210
35
£ 37,600 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: M34 3HJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
M34 3HJ is an established family neighbourhood — 56% owner-occupation and an average age of 35 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for M34 3HJ. The average age is 35.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 120,000
7 sales · Mean £ 125,142
school Local Schools
Russell Scott Primary School
Denton Community College
St Mary's RC Primary School
St Anne's Primary School
Linden Road Academy and Hearing Impaired Base
Audenshaw School
St Thomas More RC College
Poplar Street Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- Acre Street Mini Market0.7 km
- Best News And Booze0.2 km
- Greggs0.4 km
- J N Patel Limited0.6 km
- Premier - Patel General Food Store0.0 km
- + 15 more
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- Acres Inn0.7 km
- Denton Labour Club0.0 km
- Denton West End WMC0.6 km
- The Sun Inn0.9 km
- The Toll Point0.5 km
- + 11 more
Restaurant, Cafe
33 nearby- Costa Coffee0.3 km
- Crown Cafe0.4 km
- Frankie And Bennys0.3 km
- Los Amigos Tapas0.3 km
- San Remo Restaurant0.4 km
- + 28 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Coop Audenshaw0.9 km
- Morrisons Supermarket0.5 km
- Wilko0.3 km
- Aldi Stores0.3 km
- Lidl0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
29 nearby- 7 Burgers0.2 km
- Abduls Balti House0.4 km
- Blue Crown Takeaway0.3 km
- Pink Ladies Dessert0.3 km
- Pizza Uno0.4 km
- + 24 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Denton1.2 km
- Guide Bridge1.7 km
- Hyde North2.0 km
Bus Stops
- York Road0.0 km
- York Road0.0 km
- York Road0.1 km
- York Road0.1 km
- York Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: M343HJ · Data under Open Government Licence