M34 5GQ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Thornton Avenue, 0.3km from Junction in Audenshaw. Administratively it sits within Audenshaw ward and the Denton and Reddish constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 49) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 0 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £250k.
Census 2021 statistics for M34 5GQ are sourced from Output Area E00030210 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THORNTON AVENUE, M34 5GQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THORNTON AVENUE, M34 5GQ.
256
49
£ 45,400 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: M34 5GQ represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. M34 5GQ's 64% ownership and 49-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for M34 5GQ. The average age is 49.4. 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: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 210,000
8 sales · Mean £ 217,437
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-09)
M34 5GQ has low crime rates — 0 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Hawthorns School
Aldwyn Primary School
Audenshaw Primary School
St Mary's CofE Primary School
St Anne's RC Primary School
Moorside Primary School
St Stephen's CofE Primary School
Fairfield High School for Girls
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Greggs0.9 km
- Raja Brothers1.0 km
- Audenshaw Wine Cellar0.7 km
- Tame Convenience Store0.8 km
- Brambles Bakery0.4 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Travelodge0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- Church Inn0.8 km
- The Snipe0.6 km
- Greenwood Catering At Fairfield Golf & Sailing Club1.0 km
- Fitzroy Social Club0.9 km
- Lazy Toad0.8 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
18 nearby- Greater Manchester Police (PCC) Nexus House0.9 km
- Industry0.9 km
- Mumbai To London Cafe0.9 km
- Papa Johns Pizza0.9 km
- The Hideout0.9 km
- + 13 more
Takeaway Shop
19 nearby- Bollywood Spice0.9 km
- Bombay Spice0.9 km
- Fai Wong0.3 km
- Giovannis0.9 km
- Imperial Garden0.3 km
- + 14 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- B And M Bargains0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Fairfield1.0 km
- Guide Bridge1.4 km
- Denton2.1 km
Bus Stops
- Audenshaw Metrolink Stop0.1 km
- Rivington Grove0.1 km
- Rivington Grove0.2 km
- Ryecroft Hall0.3 km
- Audenshaw Metrolink Stop0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: M345GQ · Data under Open Government Licence