Cambridge Drive Denton, Tameside
36 addresses across 5 postcodes (M34), about 280 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 39301200.
- Sales: 44 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £225,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 20 homes have an energy certificate (C: 3, D: 14, E: 2, F: 1).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in Tameside costs £2,447 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Reddish North, about 800 m (0.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Thornley Park, is about 200 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 14.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 83 to 86 m above sea level.
- Noise: 7 of its 36 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Family Surgery, about 1.2 km (0.7 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 930 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 79% of households owned their home and 27% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £225,000 | £225,000 | £225,000 |
| 2024 | 1 | £335,000 | £335,000 | £335,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £307,000 | £307,000 | £307,000 |
| 2021 | 2 | £260,000 | £190,000 | £330,000 |
| 2020 | 2 | £230,000 | £220,000 | £240,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £251,000 | £251,000 | £251,000 |
| 2017 | 2 | £191,250 | £170,000 | £212,500 |
| 2016 | 2 | £242,550 | £185,100 | £300,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £175,000 | £175,000 | £175,000 |
| 2013 | 3 | £180,000 | £150,000 | £230,000 |
| 2012 | 2 | £162,500 | £155,000 | £170,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £153,000 | £153,000 | £153,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Sep 2025 | 21 M34 2LZ | Semi-detached | £225,000 | |
| 22 Nov 2024 | 24 M34 2LG | Detached | £335,000 | |
| 3 May 2022 | 32 M34 2LG | Semi-detached | £307,000 | |
| 8 Sep 2021 | 31 M34 2LZ | Detached | £330,000 | |
| 16 Apr 2021 | 12 M34 2LP | Semi-detached | £190,000 | |
| 29 Oct 2020 | 9 M34 2LY | Semi-detached | £240,000 | |
| 29 Sep 2020 | 19 M34 2LY | Semi-detached | £220,000 | |
| 23 Nov 2018 | 23 M34 2LZ | Semi-detached | £251,000 | |
| 22 May 2017 | 32 M34 2LG | Semi-detached | £212,500 | |
| 17 Feb 2017 | 23 M34 2LZ | Semi-detached | £170,000 | |
| 18 Mar 2016 | 18 M34 2LP | Detached | £300,000 | |
| 21 Jan 2016 | 9 M34 2LY | Semi-detached | £185,100 | |
| 28 Nov 2014 | 32 M34 2LG | Semi-detached | £175,000 | |
| 18 Oct 2013 | 30 M34 2LG | Semi-detached | £180,000 | |
| 30 Aug 2013 | 16 M34 2LP | Detached | £230,000 | |
| 19 Apr 2013 | 10 M34 2LP | Semi-detached | £150,000 | |
| 6 Dec 2012 | 20 M34 2LG | Semi-detached | £170,000 | |
| 2 Apr 2012 | 32 M34 2LG | Semi-detached | £155,000 | |
| 28 Feb 2011 | 5 M34 2LY | Semi-detached | £153,000 | |
| 21 Oct 2010 | 10 M34 2LP | Semi-detached | £115,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2010 | 31 M34 2LZ | Detached | £78,000 | |
| 16 Dec 2009 | 1 M34 2LY | Semi-detached | £174,950 | |
| 17 Jul 2009 | 28 M34 2LG | Semi-detached | £151,000 | |
| 12 Jun 2006 | 18 M34 2LP | Detached | £262,500 | |
| 12 May 2006 | 33 M34 2LZ | Detached | £249,999 | |
| 2 Feb 2006 | 32 M34 2LG | Semi-detached | £156,500 | |
| 19 Jan 2006 | 20 M34 2LG | Semi-detached | £185,000 | |
| 14 Sep 2005 | 35 M34 2LZ | Detached | £250,000 | |
| 17 Aug 2004 | 8 M34 2LP | Semi-detached | £124,950 | |
| 30 Apr 2004 | 5 M34 2LY | Semi-detached | £141,000 | |
| 27 Nov 2003 | 34 M34 2LG | Detached | £145,000 | |
| 26 Sep 2003 | 6 M34 2LP | Semi-detached | £140,000 | |
| 18 Jun 2003 | 2 M34 2LP | Semi-detached | £107,000 | |
| 19 Feb 2003 | 5 M34 2LY | Semi-detached | £110,500 | |
| 6 Dec 2001 | 18 M34 2LP | Detached | £35,000 | |
| 23 Feb 2001 | 35 M34 2LZ | Detached | £135,000 | |
| 1 Nov 2000 | 1 M34 2LY | Semi-detached | £68,500 | |
| 5 May 2000 | 6 M34 2LP | Semi-detached | £59,999 | |
| 23 Aug 1999 | 9 M34 2LY | Semi-detached | £67,000 | |
| 18 Sep 1998 | 33 M34 2LZ | Detached | £95,000 | |
| 22 Aug 1997 | 9 M34 2LY | Semi-detached | £17,000 | |
| 14 Jun 1996 | 5 M34 2LY | Semi-detached | £58,000 | |
| 2 Aug 1995 | 14 M34 2LP | Detached | £75,000 | |
| 30 Jan 1995 | 14 M34 2LP | Detached | £26,000 |
Energy performance certificates
20 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 99 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (15); House, detached (5). Built: 1930-1949 (17); 1900-1929 (2); 1950-1966 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (14); rented (private) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (13 addresses)
- 1, Cambridge Drive, Denton
- 5, Cambridge Drive, Denton
- 9, Cambridge Drive, Denton
- 10, Cambridge Drive, Denton
- 14, Cambridge Drive, Denton
- 16, Cambridge Drive, Denton
- 18, Cambridge Drive, Denton
- 23, Cambridge Drive, Denton
- 25, Cambridge Drive, Denton
- 26, Cambridge Drive, Denton
- 28, Cambridge Drive, Denton
- 30, Cambridge Drive, Denton
- 32, Cambridge Drive, Denton
Council tax
What each band costs in Tameside in 2026-27: Band D £2,447 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,631 | £1,903 | £2,175 | £2,447 | £2,991 | £3,535 | £4,079 | £4,894 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (53% of about 640 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- 490 Gorton Road, North Reddish, Stockport, SK5 6PP: up to 5 homes, permissioned (690 m (0.4 miles))
- 24 Reddish Lane Gorton Manchester M18 7JN, permissioned (750 m (0.5 miles))
- Station Approach, Gorton Road, Reddish, Stockport, SK5 6RL: up to 21 homes, not permissioned (810 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 36 addresses are between 83 m and 86 m above sea level (85 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M34 2LG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| M34 2LN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| M34 2LP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| M34 2LY | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| M34 2LZ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Reddish North 163,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 800 m (0.5 miles) |
| Denton 100 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | |
| Ryder Brow 28,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | |
| Bus stops | 10 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 39 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Balmoral Drive Dane Bank | 90 m |
| Bus or coach station | Hyde Bus Station | 4.6 km (2.8 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Rcp Parking - Thompson Street | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest InstaVolt Charging Station | 920 m (0.6 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 14.6 km (9.1 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Family Surgery | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest K's Chemist | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Wood Family Dental Practice | 230 m |
| Hospital | Manchester University Hospital NHS Ft (Hq) | 5.3 km (3.3 miles) |
| Police station | Gorton Police Station | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Morrisons Daily - Stockport Thornley Lane South | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Thornley Park 5,450 m² | 200 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Debdale Park 17 ha | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,120 m² | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4.0 ha | 280 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Wilton Allotments 4.4 ha | 310 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 18 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Section of an early medieval boundary ditch known as the Nico Ditch on Denton golf course 320m south west of Lodge Farm, a scheduled monument, 700 m (0.4 miles) north. 1 listed building is within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Section of an early medieval boundary ditch known as the Nico Ditch on Denton golf course 320m south west of Lodge Farm | Scheduled monument | 700 m (0.4 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Gorton Lower Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-west |
| Gorton Upper Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 1 km (0.6 miles) north |
| Denton Wood | Wood | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) south-east |
| Audenshaw Reservoir Number 2 | Lake or reservoir | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north-east |
| Castle Hill | Hill | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) south-east |
| Tiviot Dale | Valley | 3.8 km (2.3 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 14.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.2 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 7 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 29 | 36 |
7 of the street's 36 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Tameside: see them on the Tameside page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denton West End Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 240 m | No published inspection |
| Dane Bank Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 620 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Oasis Academy Aspinal | Primary | 3–11 | 800 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Jul 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Vale View Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Wright Robinson College | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (Mar 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Exceptional; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Exceptional; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Abbey Hey Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Oct 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Old Hall Drive Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Rushbrook Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Sacred Heart RC Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| St James' CofE Primary School Gorton Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Cedar Mount Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Needs attention; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Denton Community Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Inadequate (Dec 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mellors Catering Services Ltd At Denton West End Primary School M34 2JX | School/college/university | 120 m | 5 Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Biggies Burger also T/A Wrapis and Access Eat M34 2NA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 230 m | 5 Very good | 4 Feb 2026 |
| Otalenu Kitchen M34 2NA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 230 m | 4 Good | 19 Sep 2025 |
| Famous Indian M34 2NA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 230 m | 5 Very good | 22 Jul 2026 |
| Go Local M34 2NA | Retailers - other | 240 m | 4 Good | 28 Jan 2026 |
| Nomadish Vapes M34 2NA | Retailers - other | 240 m | 5 Very good | 22 Jul 2026 |
| Care Success Services M18 7LN | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 320 m | 5 Very good | 2 Oct 2019 |
| Denton West Community Association M34 2WZ | Other catering premises | 380 m | 5 Very good | 4 Jun 2024 |
| West Coast Wines M34 2WZ | Retailers - other | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| The Windmill M34 2WZ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 21 Oct 2026 |
| La Scala Pizza M34 2WZ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 17 Nov 2025 |
| The Chippy M34 2WZ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 22 Jul 2026 |
| Julia Restaurant M34 2WZ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 28 Jan 2026 |
| Julia Restaurant M34 2WZ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 410 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| Denton West Cricket Club M34 5EE | Pub/bar/nightclub | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 11 Jun 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
No crimes recorded at anonymised points within 250 m in this period (cumbria).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 79% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 38% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 20% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 67% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 19% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | under 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 32% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 56% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 7% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 76% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 4% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 27% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 14% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 96% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 9 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
- Food hygiene ratings The Windmill (pub/bar/nightclub, M34 2WZ) re-inspected, still 5 Very good (rated 21 October 2026) found 31 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
- M34 2LY: 10 addresses
- M34 2LP: 9 addresses
- M34 2LG: 8 addresses
- M34 2LZ: 8 addresses
- M34 2LN: 1 address of 22 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Cromer Avenue · Richmond Road · Burnham Road · Linton Avenue · Orwell Avenue · Sandringham Avenue · Norton Avenue · Royston Avenue · Balmoral Drive · Oak Drive · Melton Avenue · Repton Avenue
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.