Affluence in M34 3LA
How M34 3LA ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Denton West
- Council
- Tameside
- Region
- North West
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,319 (2024)
M34 3LAManchester
How well off M34 3LA is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the M34 3LA area averages decile 2.0 of 10 — among the most deprived fifth of England. Its weakest domain is education and skills (decile 2.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Education and skills2.0
- Health and disability2.0
- Living environment2.0
- Children in low-income families2.0
- Income3.0
- Employment3.0
- Crime3.0
- Barriers to housing and services5.0
- Older people in low-income households5.0
Household income
ONS's estimate of mean household income before tax, 2022/23. Published for neighbourhoods of around 7,000 people; areas spanning several are weighted by households.
Who is in work
Across England, 55.7% of adults are in work; the M34 3LA area is broadly in line with that, at 54.1%. 20.5% are retired and 6% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the M34 3LA area is below that, at 24%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the M34 3LA area is well below that, at 20.7%. 23.3% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood M34 3LA sits in (Denton West): about 1,319 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.