The postcode M34 2WL is located in Tameside, in the county of Greater Manchester. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. M34 2WL is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
M34 2WL is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 3.3 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of M34 2WL as Hard-pressed living > Industrious communities > Industrious transitions.
The closest road name to M34 2WL is Sandringham Avenue which is centered 75 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Ash Road and is 193 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 2.68 km away at Cemetery Road (Manchester Metrolink) The closest railway station is Reddish North Rail Station, 752 m away.
The closest primary school to M34 2WL (for ages 11 and under) is Denton West End Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on July 24, 2018.
The local pub for residents of M34 2WL is Astley Arms and is 4.14 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on March 18, 2019. The nearest takeaway food is available from Golden Dragon and is 4.2 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on February 10, 2020.
Residents reported an average download speed of 133.6 Mbps and an average upload speed of 18.3 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 2.8 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for M34 2WL is covered by the Greater Manchester police force association and Tameside and Glossop is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to M34 2WL and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to M34 2WL, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode M34 2WL
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from M34 2WL - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denton West End Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (July 24, 2018) | 296 m |
| Oasis Academy Aspinal | Academy | 3-11 | Good (April 26, 2017) | 592 m |
| Dane Bank Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 828 m | |
| Reddish Hall School | Special school | 5-18 | Good (March 28, 2019) | 1.15 km |
| Wright Robinson College | Academy | 11-16 | Outstanding (October 7, 2021) | 1.2 km |
| Rushbrook Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Requires improvement (April 26, 2018) | 1.25 km |
| Old Hall Drive Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (January 23, 2019) | 1.26 km |
| Vale View Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (February 10, 2022) | 1.27 km |
| Abbey Hey Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (October 2, 2019) | 1.29 km |
| Sacred Heart RC Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (October 1, 2014) | 1.51 km |
| St James' CofE Primary School Gorton | Academy | 3-11 | Good (February 15, 2018) | 1.6 km |
| Cedar Mount Academy | Academy | 11-16 | Requires improvement (January 16, 2020) | 1.63 km |
| Melland High School | Special school | 11-19 | Outstanding (January 16, 2018) | 1.63 km |
| St Clement's CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 12, 2020) | 1.72 km |
| St Anne's RC Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 3, 2017) | 1.88 km |
| Gorton Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 1.97 km | |
| Denton Community College | Maintained school | 11-16 | Good (November 3, 2021) | 1.97 km |
| Grange School | Special school | 4-19 | 1.99 km | |
| Prospect House Specialist Support Primary School | Special school | 3-11 | 1.99 km | |
| St Elisabeth's Church of England Primary | Academy | 3-11 | 2 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from M34 2WL - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Globe Canteen And Coffee | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 18, 2020 | 3.8 km | |
| Riverside Care Centre Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 13, 2021 | 3.81 km | |
| Globe Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 2, 2019 | 3.86 km | |
| Village Urban Resorts | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 6, 2018 | 4.08 km | |
| OCS Group UK Limited At White Bridge College | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 28, 2018 | 4.12 km | |
| Astley Arms | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 18, 2019 | 4.14 km | |
| Chocolate Fountains Etc | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 15, 2011 | 4.19 km | |
| GB Food Van | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 3, 2020 | 4.2 km | |
| Golden Dragon | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 10, 2020 | 4.2 km | |
| The Golden Dragon | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory November 15, 2021 | 4.2 km | |
| The White Gates Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 1, 2019 | 4.2 km | |
| Triple Bs Sandwich Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good May 27, 2021 | 4.2 km | |
| Wahid Convenience Store - Costcutter | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory May 11, 2021 | 4.25 km | |
| Yeung Sing | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 9, 2019 | 4.25 km | |
| My Masala Guru | Awaiting Inspection | 4.32 km | |
| Victoria Stores | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory March 1, 2022 | 4.32 km | |
| The Cheshire Ring | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement February 4, 2019 | 4.34 km | |
| The Victoria | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 16, 2019 | 4.35 km | |
| Dolce Ltd At St Johns Church Of England Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 24, 2018 | 4.36 km | |
| Dukinfield Rugby Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory February 13, 2015 | 4.36 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to M34 2WL - Data from Apr 2022
| Ash Road | 193 m | |
| Thornley Park | 220 m | |
| Thornley Park | 225 m | |
| Balmoral Drive | 269 m | |
| Granada Road | 282 m | |
| Gorton - Dorney Street | 1.42 km | |
| Longsight - Rainforth Street | 3.22 km | |
| Old Street | 4.91 km | |
| Cemetery Road (Manchester Metrolink) | 2.68 km | |
| Droylsden (Manchester Metrolink) | 2.69 km | |
| Droylsden (Manchester Metrolink) | 2.69 km | |
| Reddish North Rail Station | 752 m | |
| Reddish North Rail Station | 763 m | |
| Denton Rail Station | 1.36 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 12.94 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 12.95 km | |
| Terminal One Access | 13.11 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to M34 2WL - Data from Dec 2021
| Gorton Lower Reservoir | 807 m | |
| Gorton Upper Reservoir | 981 m | |
| Denton Wood | 1.49 km | |
| Audenshaw Reservoir Number 2 | 1.51 km | |
| Top Mill Pond | 1.91 km | |
| Holt Wood | 1.96 km | |
| Bottom Mill Pond | 2 km | |
| Audenshaw Reservoir Number 1 | 2.06 km | |
| Horse Close Wood | 2.33 km | |
| Hulme's Wood | 3.11 km | |
| Castle Hill | 3.24 km | |
| Hardy Wood | 3.28 km | |
| Tiviot Dale | Valley | 3.8 km |
| Peel Moat | 3.88 km | |
| Lumb Clough | Valley | 3.89 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for M34 2WL - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 71.3 Mbps | 133.6 Mbps | 593 Mbps |
| Upload | 19.5 Mbps | 18.3 Mbps | 39 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 5 | 0.5 |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 71.3 | 16.8 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | 593 | 39 |
Energy usage data for M34 2WL - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | Greater Manchester |
| Latitude | 53.45573400 |
| Longitude | -2.15209200 |
| OS Easting | 389998 |
| OS Northing | 0395453 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Greater Manchester |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Denton and Reddish |
| Electoral Ward | Denton West |
| Local Authority District | Tameside |
| Region / Government Office Region | North West |
| European Electoral Region | North West |
| Local Enterprise Partnership | Primary: Greater Manchester Secondary: |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | Greater Manchester |
| International Territorial Level Code | E08000008 |
| Travel To Work Area | Manchester |
| NHS England Region | North West |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
Tameside and Glossop |
| Cancer Alliance | Greater Manchester |
| Strategic Health Authority (SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB) |
North West |
| Sustainability and Transformation Partnership |
Greater Manchester Health and Social Care Partnership |
| Clinical Comissioning Group (CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
NHS Tameside and Glossop CCG |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Hard-pressed living Group: Industrious communities Subgroup: Industrious transitions |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | Greater Manchester BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Denton BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33005820 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Tameside 024 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Tameside 024E |
| Output Area / Small Area | 8A1 |