About Audenshaw

Audenshaw is a town within the Metropolitan Borough of Oldham in Greater Manchester, England. It lies to the south of the town of Oldham and is part of the wider Manchester conurbation. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of terraced and semi-detached housing, and has a strong local community presence. Audenshaw is served by Audenshaw railway station, which provides regular services to Manchester and surrounding areas. The town centre features a range of local shops, cafes, and community facilities, including a public library and sports centres. It is situated near the M60 motorway, offering convenient access to other parts of Greater Manchester and beyond. The postcode area M34 covers Audenshaw and nearby neighbourhoods.

School Ratings in Audenshaw

There are 351 schools in and around Audenshaw. A further 7 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Audenshaw

The average property price is £197K, with semi-detached homes making up the majority of the housing stock at around £210K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Audenshaw

Recorded crime levels are lower than the national average.

Deprivation and Employment in Audenshaw

Audenshaw sits around the middle of the national deprivation scale, according to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation. Employment levels are broadly typical for the area, sitting close to the national average. Household incomes are broadly in line with the national average.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Audenshaw

Broadband speeds in Audenshaw are generally strong, with superfast and ultrafast options widely available. Mobile coverage across 4G and 5G networks is reliable throughout most of the area. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 6,644 sales

Average Price £197K
£285 — £8.88M
Detached £291K 594
Semi £210K 3,013
Terraced £153K 2,441
Flat £107K 319

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

208 Primary
39 Secondary
104 Other
St Stephen's CofE Primary School Primary 0.1 miles St Peter's CofE Primary School Primary Good 0.3 miles Poplar Street Primary School & Children's Centre 0.4 miles Poplar Street Primary School Primary Good 0.4 miles St Peters Children's Centre 0.5 miles Audenshaw Primary School Primary Requires Improvement 0.5 miles Audenshaw School Secondary Good 0.6 miles Ashton West End Primary Academy Primary 0.7 miles Aldwyn Primary School Primary 0.8 miles Ravensfield Primary School Primary 0.9 miles Tameside Alternative Provision Academy 0.9 miles Russell Scott Primary School Primary Good 1 miles

Deprivation and Employment in Audenshaw IMD 2025

Audenshaw sits around the national average for deprivation according to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation. Employment and income levels are broadly typical, reflecting a mixed local economy. The area offers a balance of residential and commercial activity common to most parts of England.

Overall Deprivation
5/10
Income
5/10
Employment
4/10
Education
5/10
Health
4/10
Housing
6/10
Living Environment
5/10
9,547 Children (0-15) 18%
32,340 Working Age 62%
13,895 Older (60+) 27%
Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 37.4% of children in income-deprived families
Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 18.4% of over-60s in income-deprived households
Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Crime in Audenshaw 2 crimes · January 2026

Low Crime Area

Audenshaw records relatively low levels of reported crime compared to national averages. Violence & sexual offences is the most commonly logged offence type, though overall numbers remain modest. The area is generally considered a safe and settled town with a strong sense of community.

2 Violence & Sexual Offences
Local Policing
Greater Manchester St. Peter's Visit force website →
Data from data.police.uk · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Guide Bridge Train Station 40 yards
Denton Train Station 1 miles
Hyde North Train Station 1.3 miles
Ashton-Under-Lyne Train Station 1.4 miles
Fairfield Train Station 1.5 miles
Flowery Field Train Station 1.7 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Hooley Hill 0 yards Guide Bridge 0.6 miles Newton Wood 0.9 miles Dukinfield 1.2 miles Fairfield 1.2 miles Crowhill 1.2 miles Denton 1.2 miles Littlemoss 1.4 miles Ashton-Under-Lyne 1.8 miles Greenside 1.8 miles Dane Bank 1.8 miles Kingston 1.8 miles

Local Government

District Tameside
Ward Denton North East
Constituency Denton and Reddish
Parish Tameside, unparished area
Region North West

Notable & Famous People from Audenshaw 2 people

Frank Hampson
Illustrator
Illustrator and comic strip creator (1918-1985)
Harold Walker, Baron Walker of Doncaster
Politician
British politician (1927-2003)

Streets in M34 30 shown View all streets

Acre Street 5 Acresfield Avenue 1 Ainsworth Close 1 Alandale Avenue 1 Albert Street 2 Alder Grove 1 Aldwinians Close 1 Aldwyn Close 1 Aldwyn Park Road 4 Alexandra Road 3 Alfreton Avenue 4 Alphagate Drive 2 Angel Street 1 Ann Street 3 Annan Street 1 Anson Road 4 Apsley Road 1 Ardenfield 2 Arlington Avenue 1 Arnfield Road 1 Arras Grove 1 Ash Road 5 Ash Street 3 Ashbourne Road 1 Ashbrook Avenue 5 Ashbrook Close 1 Ashfield 1 Ashlands Drive 1 Ashton New Road 1 Ashton Road 8

Postcodes in M34 50 shown View all postcodes

M34 0AE M34 0AR M34 0AT M34 0AW M34 0AY M34 0BA M34 0BB M34 0BF M34 0BP M34 0BQ M34 0BS M34 0BT M34 0BU M34 0BY M34 0DD M34 0DE M34 0DG M34 0DH M34 0DJ M34 0DL M34 0DP M34 0DQ M34 0DW M34 0DZ M34 0EA M34 0EB M34 2AA M34 2AB M34 2AD M34 2AE M34 2AF M34 2AG M34 2AJ M34 2AL M34 2AN M34 2AP M34 2AQ M34 2AR M34 2AS M34 2AT M34 2AU M34 2AX M34 2AY M34 2AZ M34 2BA M34 2BB M34 2BD M34 2BE M34 2BF M34 2BG