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. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -11.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65 Field Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £148,000 | 2023-01-04 | £149,480 |
| 53 Field Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2022-07-25 | £166,942 |
| 9 Field Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2021-08-16 | £156,727 |
| 63 Field Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £137,000 | 2021-06-11 | £160,522 |
| 37 Field Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £126,000 | 2021-04-16 | £142,906 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reddish Vale Nursery School Reddish Vale Road , Reddish SK5 7EU | 4out of 4 | 4,918 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Collyhurst Nursery School Teignmouth Avenue , Collyhurst M40 7QD | 4out of 4 | 5,379 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield Road Primary School Fairfield Road , Droylsden M43 6AF | 3out of 4 | 192 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Road Primary Academy Manchester Road , Droylsden M43 6GD | 2out of 4 | 657 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Clement's CofE Primary School Abbey Hey Lane , Higher Openshaw M11 1LR | 2out of 4 | 676 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's RC Primary School Clarendon Road , Audenshaw M34 5QA | 3out of 4 | 769 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School Church Street , Droylsden M43 7BR | 3out of 4 | 970 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 4out of 4 | 295 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Droylsden Academy Manor Road , M43 6QD | 3out of 4 | 808 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wright Robinson College Abbey Hey Lane , Gorton M18 8RL | - not rated | 1,137 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Laurus Ryecroft Lumb Lane , Droylsden M43 7LJ | - not rated | 2,595 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Belle Vue 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 2,693 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | 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 | 2,388 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Connell Coop College 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 2,728 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Xaverian College Lower Park Road , M14 5RB | - not rated | 5,439 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawthorns School Sunnyside Moss Campus , Lumb Lane M34 5SF | 4out of 4 | 1,794 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Music Stuff Unit 2 , The Cuthbert Centre M11 2NA | - not rated | 1,933 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Gorton Hideout Youth Zone , 1 Queens Avenue M12 5PX | - not rated | 2,594 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridge College Openshaw Campus , Whitworth Street M11 2GR | - not rated | 2,756 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Melland High School Gorton Education Village , M18 7DT | 4out of 4 | 3,387 yd | Academy special converter | 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.