Living in M34, Tameside
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around M34 in Tameside. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Tameside: £211,304, up 2.2% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider North West average is £219,922.
What actually sold around M34
72 recorded home sales on the streets around central M34 in the last 2 years, with a median of £180,000 and a range from £80,000 to £475,000. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 NELSON STREET, M34 3EU | terraced | £183,000 | 2026-06-09 |
| 117 MANCHESTER ROAD, M34 3RA | semi-detached | £380,000 | 2026-06-04 |
| 52 PARK ROAD, M34 2AS | terraced | £134,000 | 2026-05-29 |
| 7 GOULD STREET, M34 2AD | terraced | £166,000 | 2026-05-11 |
| 4 NELSON STREET, M34 3EU | terraced | £157,500 | 2026-04-30 |
| 52 ACRE STREET, M34 2AL | terraced | £160,000 | 2026-04-24 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
68 schools within 3 miles , of which 72% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laurus Ryecroft | Secondary | Outstanding | 2.6 mi |
| Russell Scott Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.3 mi |
| Greswell Primary School and Nursery | Primary | Good | 0.5 mi |
| Audenshaw School | Secondary | Good | 0.7 mi |
| Poplar Street Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.9 mi |
| St John Fisher RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy, Denton | Primary | Good | 1.3 mi |
48 state primary and 10 state secondary schools within range, plus 3 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
3 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Ashlea House School, Penarth Group School, Safe Start School.
All 3 fee-paying schools near M34, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 13.7% |
| Elementary occupations | 13.5% |
| Skilled trades | 12.3% |
| Associate professional and technical | 11.6% |
| Sales and customer service | 11.6% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
2 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central M34 in 2026-05, most commonly drugs.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 2 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (most deprived nationally), based on Tameside's figures.
Common questions about M34
What is the average house price in M34?
The average sold price in Tameside is £211,304 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in M34?
Prices in Tameside are up 2.2% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in M34?
The median of 72 recorded sales around central M34 in the last 2 years is £180,000, ranging from £80,000 to £475,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in M34?
68 schools sit within 3 miles of central M34, and 72% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in M34?
2 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central M34 in 2026-05, most commonly drugs (Police.uk).
Is M34 at risk of flooding?
Central M34 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is M34 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 72% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £180,000; the area sits in decile 2 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 2 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is M34 safe?
2 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central M34 in 2026-05, according to Police.uk. The most common category was drugs. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? M34 or SK16, M34 or SK5, M34 or M18.
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