The postcode M34 3QS is located in Tameside, in the county of Greater Manchester. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. M34 3QS is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
M34 3QS is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.8 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 3QS as Constrained city dwellers > Challenged diversity > Multi-ethnic hardship.
The closest road name to M34 3QS is Orbital Way which is centered 134 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Heaton Street and is 248 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 2.71 km away at Audenshaw (Manchester Metrolink) The closest railway station is Denton Rail Station, 483 m away.
The closest primary school to M34 3QS (for ages 11 and under) is Greswell Primary School and Nursery. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on March 13, 2018. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Ashlea House School. The last OFSTED inspection on February 7, 2019 rated this school as Good
The local pub for residents of M34 3QS is The White Gates Inn and is 2.48 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on July 1, 2019. The nearest takeaway food is available from Golden Dragon and is 2.48 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on February 10, 2020.
Residents reported an average download speed of 62 Mbps and an average upload speed of 14.6 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey.
Policing for M34 3QS 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 3QS and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to M34 3QS, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode M34 3QS
| 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 3QS - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denton Community College | Maintained school | 11-16 | Good (November 3, 2021) | 574 m |
| Greswell Primary School and Nursery | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 13, 2018) | 710 m |
| St Thomas More RC College | Maintained school | 11-16 | Good (February 28, 2017) | 857 m |
| St Mary's RC Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (July 4, 2013) | 863 m |
| Russell Scott Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (May 24, 2017) | 959 m |
| Corrie Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 10, 2021) | 1.36 km |
| Ashlea House School | Independent school | 11-18 | Good (February 7, 2019) | 1.37 km |
| Denton West End Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (July 24, 2018) | 1.43 km |
| Linden Road Academy and Hearing Impaired Base | Academy | 3-11 | Good (February 15, 2018) | 1.49 km |
| Audenshaw School | Academy | 11-16 | Good (February 15, 2018) | 1.5 km |
| Dane Bank Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 1.67 km | |
| St Anne's Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (September 12, 2017) | 1.69 km |
| Poplar Street Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 1.8 km | |
| Manor Green Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (March 30, 2017) | 1.96 km |
| Vale View Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (February 10, 2022) | 2.01 km |
| Audenshaw Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (October 17, 2018) | 2.03 km |
| Reddish Hall School | Special school | 5-18 | Good (March 28, 2019) | 2.12 km |
| Wright Robinson College | Academy | 11-16 | Outstanding (October 7, 2021) | 2.24 km |
| Oasis Academy Aspinal | Academy | 3-11 | Good (April 26, 2017) | 2.29 km |
| St John Fisher RC Primary School, Denton | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (January 25, 2018) | 2.38 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from M34 3QS - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Care Centre Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 13, 2021 | 2.1 km | |
| Chocolate Fountains Etc | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 15, 2011 | 2.47 km | |
| GB Food Van | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 3, 2020 | 2.48 km | |
| Golden Dragon | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 10, 2020 | 2.48 km | |
| The Golden Dragon | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory November 15, 2021 | 2.48 km | |
| The White Gates Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 1, 2019 | 2.48 km | |
| Triple Bs Sandwich Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good May 27, 2021 | 2.48 km | |
| Village Urban Resorts | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 6, 2018 | 2.56 km | |
| Globe Canteen And Coffee | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 18, 2020 | 2.57 km | |
| Wahid Convenience Store - Costcutter | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory May 11, 2021 | 2.57 km | |
| Yeung Sing | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 9, 2019 | 2.57 km | |
| The Cheshire Ring | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement February 4, 2019 | 2.62 km | |
| Globe Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 2, 2019 | 2.67 km | |
| OCS Group UK Limited At White Bridge College | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 28, 2018 | 2.69 km | |
| Aldi | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 24, 2015 | 2.74 km | |
| Iceland Food Warehouse | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 19, 2019 | 2.74 km | |
| Hyde Youth & Community Centre | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good May 10, 2018 | 2.75 km | |
| B And M Bargains | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 9, 2019 | 2.81 km | |
| Saffron | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory December 2, 2021 | 2.81 km | |
| Smash'd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory February 7, 2022 | 2.81 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to M34 3QS - Data from Apr 2022
| Heaton Street | 248 m | |
| Seymour Street | 280 m | |
| Rose Hill | 295 m | |
| Rose Hill | 301 m | |
| Holland Street | 310 m | |
| Gorton - Dorney Street | 3.1 km | |
| Hyde - Clarendon Street | 3.13 km | |
| Old Street | 4.04 km | |
| Audenshaw (Manchester Metrolink) | 2.71 km | |
| Audenshaw (Manchester Metrolink) | 2.72 km | |
| Audenshaw (Manchester Metrolink) | 2.72 km | |
| Denton Rail Station | 483 m | |
| Reddish North Rail Station | 2.06 km | |
| Reddish North Rail Station | 2.07 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 13.99 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 13.99 km | |
| Terminal Three Access | 14.06 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to M34 3QS - Data from Dec 2021
| Audenshaw Reservoir Number 2 | 983 m | |
| Horse Close Wood | 1.17 km | |
| Denton Wood | 1.37 km | |
| Audenshaw Reservoir Number 1 | 1.52 km | |
| Holt Wood | 1.7 km | |
| Hulme's Wood | 1.76 km | |
| Hardy Wood | 1.8 km | |
| Gorton Upper Reservoir | 1.93 km | |
| Top Mill Pond | 2 km | |
| Bottom Mill Pond | 2.07 km | |
| Castle Hill | 2.21 km | |
| Dunkirk Wood | 2.27 km | |
| Gorton Lower Reservoir | 2.32 km | |
| Dan Wood | 2.47 km | |
| Gibraltar Wood | 2.6 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for M34 3QS - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 74.9 Mbps | 62 Mbps | 79.67 Mbps |
| Upload | 18.3 Mbps | 14.6 Mbps | 20 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | - | - |
| 2-5 Mbps | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 18 | 2.3 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 71.3 | 17.2 |
| 300+ Mbps | - | - |
| Country | England |
| County | Greater Manchester |
| Latitude | 53.45394700 |
| Longitude | -2.12630300 |
| OS Easting | 391710 |
| OS Northing | 0395249 |
| 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: Constrained city dwellers Group: Challenged diversity Subgroup: Multi-ethnic hardship |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | Greater Manchester BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Denton BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33002777 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Tameside 025 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Tameside 025D |
| Output Area / Small Area | 7A3 |