Palmerston Close Denton, Tameside
13 addresses across 2 postcodes (M34), about 60 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 39305004.
- Sales: 11 recorded sales since 1995; in 2022 the median was £224,000 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 8 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, D: 6, F: 1).
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is in areas 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 Denton, about 680 m (0.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 80 m away, and Thornley Park (0.5 hectares) is about 700 m (0.4 miles) 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 84 to 86 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 13 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Family Surgery, about 1.4 km (0.9 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 280 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 86% of households owned their home and 25% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2 | £224,000 | £218,000 | £230,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £242,500 | £242,500 | £242,500 |
| 2018 | 1 | £159,950 | £159,950 | £159,950 |
| 2016 | 1 | £137,000 | £137,000 | £137,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £116,000 | £116,000 | £116,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £158,000 | £158,000 | £158,000 |
| 2001 | 1 | £64,000 | £64,000 | £64,000 |
| 2000 | 1 | £59,999 | £59,999 | £59,999 |
| 1998 | 1 | £51,000 | £51,000 | £51,000 |
| 1996 | 1 | £18,000 | £18,000 | £18,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Dec 2022 | 7 M34 2NQ | Semi-detached | £218,000 | |
| 18 Mar 2022 | 10 M34 2NQ | Semi-detached | £230,000 | |
| 4 May 2020 | 2 M34 2NQ | Semi-detached | £242,500 | |
| 23 Nov 2018 | 2 M34 2NQ | Semi-detached | £159,950 | |
| 19 Feb 2016 | 8 M34 2NQ | Semi-detached | £137,000 | |
| 3 Mar 2011 | 6 M34 2NQ | Semi-detached | £116,000 | |
| 8 Jul 2005 | 4 M34 2NQ | Semi-detached | £158,000 | |
| 9 Mar 2001 | 3 M34 2NQ | Semi-detached | £64,000 | |
| 25 Aug 2000 | 9 M34 2NQ | Semi-detached | £59,999 | |
| 19 Jun 1998 | 5 M34 2NQ | Semi-detached | £51,000 | |
| 14 Jan 1996 | 11 M34 2NQ | Semi-detached | £18,000 |
Energy performance certificates
8 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 86 m². Most common: Bungalow, semi-detached (4); House, semi-detached (4). Built: 1950-1966 (5); 1967-1975 (3). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (6).
Each home's certificates and sales (7 addresses)
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 (50% of about 660 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.
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
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 10 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
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.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| M34 2NQ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| M34 2NY | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 0 / 9 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 13 addresses are between 84 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 2NQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| M34 2NY | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Denton 100 journeys in 2024–25 | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
| Reddish North 163,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | |
| Fairfield 26,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 9 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 23 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Community Centre Dane Bank | 200 m |
| Bus or coach station | Hyde Bus Station | 4 km (2.5 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Rcp Parking - Thompson Street | 210 m |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Be.EV Charging Station | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 14.9 km (9.2 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Family Surgery | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 7 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Windmill Pharmacy | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Wood Family Dental Practice | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Manchester University Hospital NHS Ft (Hq) | 5.8 km (3.6 miles) |
| Police station | Greater Manchester Police - Denton Police Station | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ATM | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,050 m² | 80 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Thornley Park 5,450 m² | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | Unnamed 2,120 m² | 840 m (0.5 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.3 ha | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Wilton Allotments 4.4 ha | 600 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 0.6 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, 790 m (0.5 miles) north.
| 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 | 790 m (0.5 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Audenshaw Reservoir Number 2 | Lake or reservoir | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-east |
| Denton Wood | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south |
| Gorton Upper Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) north-west |
| Gorton Lower Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north-west |
| Castle Hill | Hill | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) south-east |
| Tiviot Dale | Valley | 3.7 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 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 12 | 13 |
1 of the street's 13 addresses is 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 | 320 m | No published inspection |
| Dane Bank Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 800 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Denton Community Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Inadequate (Dec 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Vale View Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Oasis Academy Aspinal | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Jul 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Wright Robinson College | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | 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 |
| Greswell Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Russell Scott Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Dec 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Mary's RC Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| St Thomas More RC College Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Abbey Hey Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Oct 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Anne's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julia Restaurant M34 2WZ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 m | 5 Very good | 28 Jan 2026 |
| Julia Restaurant M34 2WZ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| West Coast Wines M34 2WZ | Retailers - other | 160 m | 5 Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| The Windmill M34 2WZ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 160 m | 5 Very good | 21 Oct 2026 |
| La Scala Pizza M34 2WZ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 160 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 17 Nov 2025 |
| The Chippy M34 2WZ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 170 m | 5 Very good | 22 Jul 2026 |
| Denton West Community Association M34 2WZ | Other catering premises | 230 m | 5 Very good | 4 Jun 2024 |
| Mellors Catering Services Ltd At Denton West End Primary School M34 2JX | School/college/university | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Premier Inn Manchester (Denton) Hotel M34 3SH | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 19 Jun 2024 |
| Dane Bank Hotel M34 2EY | Pub/bar/nightclub | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 12 Jan 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
No crimes recorded at anonymised points within 250 m in this period (derbyshire).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 86% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 39% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 10% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 69% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 19% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 31% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 55% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 3% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 9% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 3% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 79% | 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) | 25% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 15% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 7 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
- Energy certificates New energy certificate: band D, house, semi-detached (lodged 23 October 2026) found 2 November 2026
- 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
Nearby streets
Palmerston Road · Ashbrook Avenue · Hulme Road · Harris Close · Thompson Court · Radnor Avenue · Harris Avenue · Marsland Close · Hawthorn Road · Charnwood Avenue · Ashwood Avenue · Stanley Road
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.