Fairfield Road is in Droylsden, Manchester and in Tameside district. M43 6AJ is located in the Droylsden East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ashton-under-Lyne. This postcode has been in use since 1994-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Fairfield Road, Droylsden, Manchester, M43 6AJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M43 6HU, M43 6TB, M43 6AN, M43 6GR, M43 6AL, M43 6FS, M43 6GW, M43 6AP, M43 6AE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M43 6AJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.8% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 52.8% | 2.0% | 51.0% | 1.8% |
| Male | 49.2% | 47.2% | -2.0% | 49.0% | -1.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around M43 6AJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.1% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 52.2% | 47.1% | -5.1% | 37.9% | 9.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 15.1% | 29.2% | 14.1% | 44.2% | -15.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 4.5% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Divorced | 15.5% | 12.3% | -3.2% | 9.1% | 3.2% |
| Widowed | 12.2% | 5.5% | -6.7% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 39.5% | 40.3% | 0.8% | 48.4% | -8.1% |
| Good health | 30.1% | 30.5% | 0.4% | 33.6% | -3.1% |
| Fair health | 19.7% | 16.9% | -2.8% | 12.7% | 4.2% |
| Bad health | 8.2% | 8.5% | 0.3% | 4.0% | 4.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 3.8% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 2.6% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 38.8% | 27.9% | -10.9% | 18.2% | 9.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.8% | 11.1% | -7.7% | 9.6% | 1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.9% | 14.4% | -1.5% | 13.4% | 1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 4.3% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 16.7% | 4.9% | 16.9% | -0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.6% | 23.9% | 15.3% | 33.8% | -9.9% |
| Other | 2.4% | 1.6% | -0.8% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 64.3% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.1% | -0.3% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 9.5% | 9.5% | 2.7% | 6.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 4.1% | 15.9% | 11.8% | 2.5% | 13.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 92.2% | 64.3% | -27.9% | 81.4% | -17.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.1% | 2.0% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 3.3% | 3.0% | 0.6% | 2.7% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 69.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.2% | 69.8% | -21.4% | 83.2% | -13.4% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 4.9% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 4.1% | 9.7% | 5.6% | 2.7% | 7.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 14.6% | 13.7% | 5.6% | 9.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.9% | 70.2% | -20.7% | 83.2% | -13.0% |
| 10+ Years | 3.1% | 10.8% | 7.7% | 9.8% | 1.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 15.2% | 13.0% | 2.9% | 12.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 1.8% | -0.7% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.9% | 76.7% | -13.8% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Spain | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 2.8% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 5.3% | 0.2% | 5.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 17.3% | 13.5% | 3.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.9% | 37.2% | -6.3% |
| Christian | 45% | 46.2% | -1.2% |
| Muslim | 19.2% | 6.5% | 12.7% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fairfield Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Audenshaw average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 81% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 263 Fairfield Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2025-08-29 | £182,335 |
| 299 Fairfield Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2025-01-24 | £178,252 |
| 263 Fairfield Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £116,000 | 2020-11-06 | £162,341 |
| 245 Fairfield Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2020-07-31 | £146,319 |
| 297 Fairfield Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2019-10-11 | £177,965 |
The percentage of student residents living in M43 6AJ area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 90 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 35 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 35 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Other | 16 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Education | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trafalgar Nursery School John Street East , OL7 0NH | - not rated | 3,285 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fir Tree Nursery School Mill Lane , North Reddish SK5 6TP | - not rated | 3,891 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ancoats Nursery School Palmerston Street , Ancoats M12 6PE | - not rated | 4,543 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilshaw Nursery School Store Street , OL7 9QA | - not rated | 4,650 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shakespeare Nursery School Stockport Road , Chorlton-on-Medlock M13 9BN | - not rated | 4,921 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield Road Primary School Grove Street , Droylsden M43 6AF | - not rated | 72 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Clarendon Road , Audenshaw M34 5QA | 3out of 4 | 681 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's RC Primary School Clarendon Road , Audenshaw M34 5QA | - not rated | 681 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Road Primary Academy Manchester Road , Droylsden M43 6GD | 3out of 4 | 727 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Road Primary School Manchester Road , Droylsden M43 6GD | - not rated | 727 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield High School for Girls Fairfield Avenue , Droylsden M43 6AB | 3out of 4 | 165 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Fairfield High School for Girls Fairfield Avenue , Droylsden M43 6AB | - not rated | 165 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Gregory's RC High School Stopford Street , Higher Openshaw M11 1FG | - not rated | 582 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Droylsden Academy Manor Road , M43 6QD | 3out of 4 | 804 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Droylsden School Mathematics and Computing College for Girls Manor Road , Droylsden M43 6QD | - not rated | 932 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LTE Group Whitworth House , Whitworth St M11 2WH | - not rated | 2,607 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Manchester College Openshaw Campus , Ashton Old Road M11 2WH | - not rated | 2,607 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Connell Co-Op College 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 2,928 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tameside College Beaufort Road , OL6 6NX | - not rated | 5,362 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashton Old Road Independent School 1484 Ashton Old Road , Openshawe M11 1HL | - not rated | 489 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Progressive School 1524 Ashton Old Road , M11 1HN | - not rated | 490 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Settlement New Roundhouse , 1328-1330 Ashton Old Road M11 1JG | - not rated | 862 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Hey Pupil Referral Unit Abbey Hey Lane , Abbey Hey M18 8TJ | - not rated | 895 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Vale School 329 North Road , Clayton M11 4NY | - not rated | 1,812 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moravian College | Fairfield Square, Fairfield Square | 245 yd | |
| Safari Tearoom | Street Record, Lock Keepers Court | 291 yd | |
| Roma Cafe | Wharf Point, 85 Market Street | 550 yd | |
| Nicholson Academy | Nicholson Academy, 7 Craven Street | 556 yd | |
| Tortuga | Tortuga, 3 Craven Street | 556 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fitzroy Social Club | Fitzroy Social Club, Durham Street | 433 yd | |
| Droylsden Working Mens Club | Droylsden Working Mens Club, Carpenters Walk | 500 yd | |
| Jolly Carter Inn | Jolly Carter Inn, 231 Manchester Road | 561 yd | |
| Lazy Toad | The Lazy Toad, Ashton Hill Lane | 579 yd | |
| Audenshaw Masonic Hall | Audenshaw Masonic Hall Stanley House, Manchester Road | 625 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happy Star | Happy Star, 103 Manchester Road | 410 yd | |
| Sorrentos | 7 Station View, Ashton Old Road | 472 yd | |
| Giovannis | Giovannis, 69 Market Street | 494 yd | |
| Purple Flame | Purple Flame, 65 Market Street | 494 yd | |
| Bollywood Spice | Bollywood Spice, 59 Market Street | 502 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, Manchester Road | 608 yd | |
| B And M Bargains | Greenside Shopping Centre, Greenside Lane | 694 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit 19 - 20 Greenside Shopping Centre, Greenside Lane | 694 yd | |
| Lidl | 1270 Ashton Old Road | 974 yd | |
| Morrisons | 1 Lime Square, Ashton Old Road | 999 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fairfield High School FAIRFIELD AVENUE | grass pitches | 166 yd |
| Droylsden Swimming Pool (Closed) Manchester Road | swimming pool | 395 yd |
| Fighting Fit (Closed) Tollbar House Tollbar House Manchester Road | health and fitness suite | 462 yd |
| Copperas Lane Playing Fields LINDEN WAY | grass pitches | 553 yd |
| Delamere Park Delamere Street | grass pitches, tennis courts | 642 yd |
| St Anne'S Rc Primary School BOOTH ROAD | grass pitches | 676 yd |
| Sporting Edge Community Sports Centre SILVERLACE AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 685 yd |
| Butchers Arms Ground Market Street | grass pitches | 818 yd |
| Muscle & Fitness 2000 UNIT 25 UNIT 25 GREENSIDE LANE | health and fitness suite | 871 yd |
| Droylsden Academy MANOR ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 918 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 46.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 117.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.