Field Street is in Droylsden, Manchester and in Tameside district. M43 6AP 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 Field Street, Droylsden, Manchester, M43 6AP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M43 6AQ, M43 6AN, M43 6AL, M43 6AG, M43 6TB, M43 6AW, M43 6AJ, M43 6TD, M11 1FX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding M43 6AP has a slightly higher male population, with 52.3% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.5% | 47.7% | 0.2% | 51.0% | -3.3% |
| Male | 52.5% | 52.3% | -0.2% | 49.0% | 3.3% |
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 6AP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.7% 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 | 47.8% | 50.7% | 2.9% | 37.9% | 12.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.1% | 30.8% | 0.7% | 44.2% | -13.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 2.5% | -1.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 9% | 0.2% | 9.1% | -0.1% |
| Widowed | 8% | 6% | -2.0% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41.9% | 41.4% | -0.5% | 48.4% | -7.0% |
| Good health | 34.2% | 34.9% | 0.7% | 33.6% | 1.3% |
| Fair health | 14.4% | 16.5% | 2.1% | 12.7% | 3.8% |
| Bad health | 7.7% | 5.4% | -2.3% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 18.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.8% | 18.4% | -10.4% | 18.2% | 0.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.4% | 11.4% | -5.0% | 9.6% | 1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.1% | 17.9% | -0.2% | 13.4% | 4.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 7% | 1.7% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.8% | 23.4% | 6.6% | 16.9% | 6.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.5% | 18.9% | 7.4% | 33.8% | -14.9% |
| Other | 3.1% | 3% | -0.1% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 0.7% | 2.8% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 6.6% | 6.6% | 2.7% | 3.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 4.2% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 91.9% | 75.7% | -16.2% | 81.4% | -5.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 77.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.7% | 77.5% | -17.2% | 83.2% | -5.7% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 5% | 3.9% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 4.7% | 3.6% | 2.7% | 2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.5% | 10.9% | 8.4% | 5.6% | 5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 1.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.7% | 77.2% | -16.5% | 83.2% | -6.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.6% | 6.6% | 9.8% | -3.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 5.4% | 3.6% | 2.2% | 3.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.9% | 8.5% | 4.6% | 1.9% | 6.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.8% | 76.7% | -6.9% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 3.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Other Europe | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 15.9% | 13.5% | 2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.1% | 37.2% | 1.9% |
| Christian | 45.2% | 46.2% | -1.0% |
| Muslim | 10% | 6.5% | 3.5% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Field Street 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53 Field Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2025-10-30 | £169,535 |
| 65 Field Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £148,000 | 2023-01-04 | £161,764 |
| 53 Field Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2022-07-25 | £180,661 |
| 9 Field Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2021-08-16 | £161,639 |
| 63 Field Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £137,000 | 2021-06-11 | £173,713 |
M43 6AP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 77 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trafalgar Nursery School John Street East , OL7 0NH | - not rated | 3,401 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fir Tree Nursery School Mill Lane , North Reddish SK5 6TP | - not rated | 3,794 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ancoats Nursery School Palmerston Street , Ancoats M12 6PE | - not rated | 4,446 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilshaw Nursery School Store Street , OL7 9QA | - not rated | 4,794 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shakespeare Nursery School Stockport Road , Chorlton-on-Medlock M13 9BN | - not rated | 4,797 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 | 153 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 | 671 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's RC Primary School Clarendon Road , Audenshaw M34 5QA | - not rated | 671 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Clement's CofE Primary School Abbey Hey Lane , Higher Openshaw M11 1LR | 3out of 4 | 728 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Road Primary Academy Manchester Road , Droylsden M43 6GD | 3out of 4 | 737 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 186 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Fairfield High School for Girls Fairfield Avenue , Droylsden M43 6AB | - not rated | 186 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Gregory's RC High School Stopford Street , Higher Openshaw M11 1FG | - not rated | 443 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Droylsden Academy Manor Road , M43 6QD | 3out of 4 | 860 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 | 989 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 | 2,485 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Manchester College Openshaw Campus , Ashton Old Road M11 2WH | - not rated | 2,485 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Connell Co-Op College 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 2,835 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | 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 | 367 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Progressive School 1524 Ashton Old Road , M11 1HN | - not rated | 400 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Settlement New Roundhouse , 1328-1330 Ashton Old Road M11 1JG | - not rated | 722 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Hey Pupil Referral Unit Abbey Hey Lane , Abbey Hey M18 8TJ | - not rated | 765 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Vale School 329 North Road , Clayton M11 4NY | - not rated | 1,805 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 | 339 yd | |
| Safari Tearoom | Street Record, Lock Keepers Court | 430 yd | |
| Roma Cafe | Wharf Point, 85 Market Street | 693 yd | |
| Papa Johns Pizza | Papa Johns Pizza, 72 Market Street | 699 yd | |
| Nicholson Academy | Nicholson Academy, 7 Craven Street | 699 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Droylsden Working Mens Club | Droylsden Working Mens Club, Carpenters Walk | 528 yd | |
| Fitzroy Social Club | Fitzroy Social Club, Durham Street | 569 yd | |
| Jolly Carter Inn | Jolly Carter Inn, 231 Manchester Road | 595 yd | |
| Audenshaw Masonic Hall | Audenshaw Masonic Hall Stanley House, Manchester Road | 650 yd | |
| Fairfield Arms | The Fairfield Arms, 92 Manchester Road | 650 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| J's Kitchen | 1408 Ashton Old Road | 409 yd | |
| Sorrentos | 7 Station View, Ashton Old Road | 433 yd | |
| Happy Star | Happy Star, 103 Manchester Road | 516 yd | |
| Giovannis | Giovannis, 69 Market Street | 635 yd | |
| Purple Flame | Purple Flame, 65 Market Street | 635 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, Manchester Road | 747 yd | |
| B And M Bargains | Greenside Shopping Centre, Greenside Lane | 835 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit 19 - 20 Greenside Shopping Centre, Greenside Lane | 835 yd | |
| Lidl | 1270 Ashton Old Road | 837 yd | |
| Morrisons | 1 Lime Square, Ashton Old Road | 873 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fairfield High School FAIRFIELD AVENUE | grass pitches | 186 yd |
| Copperas Lane Playing Fields LINDEN WAY | grass pitches | 473 yd |
| Delamere Park Delamere Street | grass pitches, tennis courts | 506 yd |
| Droylsden Swimming Pool (Closed) Manchester Road | swimming pool | 537 yd |
| Sporting Edge Community Sports Centre SILVERLACE AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 556 yd |
| Fighting Fit (Closed) Tollbar House Tollbar House Manchester Road | health and fitness suite | 606 yd |
| St Anne'S Rc Primary School BOOTH ROAD | grass pitches | 667 yd |
| The Gym (Manchester Ashton Old Road) 22 LIME SQUARE 22 LIME SQUARE ASHTON OLD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 802 yd |
| Butchers Arms Ground Market Street | grass pitches | 962 yd |
| Droylsden Academy MANOR ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 975 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 | 73.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 117.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.