Market Street is in Droylsden, Manchester and in Tameside district. M43 6DD 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 Market Street, Droylsden, Manchester, M43 6DD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M43 7UN, M43 7UD, M43 6DE, M43 6EP, M43 7BP, M43 7UP, M43 7YB, M43 6DQ, M43 7ZA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding M43 6DD has a slightly higher male population, with 51% 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 | 46.1% | 49% | 2.9% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 53.9% | 51% | -2.9% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
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 6DD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.8% 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 | 43.9% | 46.8% | 2.9% | 37.9% | 8.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22.8% | 22.4% | -0.4% | 44.2% | -21.8% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 5.7% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 3.5% |
| Divorced | 16.9% | 19% | 2.1% | 9.1% | 9.9% |
| Widowed | 13.2% | 6% | -7.2% | 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 | 26% | 36.3% | 10.3% | 48.4% | -12.1% |
| Good health | 30.4% | 36.5% | 6.1% | 33.6% | 2.9% |
| Fair health | 23.5% | 18.1% | -5.4% | 12.7% | 5.4% |
| Bad health | 12.3% | 6.5% | -5.8% | 4.0% | 2.5% |
| Very bad health | 7.8% | 2.6% | -5.2% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
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 | 40.7% | 26% | -14.7% | 18.2% | 7.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.5% | 10% | -8.5% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.9% | 10% | -6.9% | 13.4% | -3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 5.7% | 0.4% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9% | 17.2% | 8.2% | 16.9% | 0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.4% | 27.8% | 20.4% | 33.8% | -6.0% |
| Other | 2.1% | 3.3% | 1.2% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 3.9% | 9.1% | 5.2% | 2.5% | 6.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 92.2% | 81.3% | -10.9% | 81.4% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 79.2% 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 | 93.6% | 79.2% | -14.4% | 83.2% | -4.0% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 7.7% | 5.2% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Africa | 2.5% | 7.7% | 5.2% | 2.7% | 5.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.2% | 79.6% | -12.6% | 83.2% | -3.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 8% | 6.5% | 9.8% | -1.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 6.2% | 5.2% | 2.9% | 3.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 3.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.8% | 76.7% | -2.9% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 14.5% | 13.5% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.4% | 37.2% | 2.2% |
| Christian | 50.3% | 46.2% | 4.1% |
| Muslim | 5.2% | 6.5% | -1.3% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Market Street was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Ashton Waterloo 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 -21.9%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 75% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 81 - 83 Market Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2018-09-21 | £183,600 |
| 85 Market Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2017-12-15 | £159,592 |
| 87 Market Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £377,500 | 2014-12-01 | £636,446 |
| 81 - 83 Market Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2009-07-31 | £150,846 |
| 85 Market Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2005-09-23 | £168,357 |
M43 6DD 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 | 134 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Education | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 5,357 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's CofE Primary School Church Street , Droylsden M43 7BR | 3out of 4 | 282 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield Road Primary School Fairfield Road , Droylsden M43 6AF | 3out of 4 | 497 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorside Primary School Market Street , Droylsden M43 7DA | 3out of 4 | 635 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's RC Primary School Chappell Road , Droylsden M43 7NA | 2out of 4 | 776 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Road Primary Academy Manchester Road , Droylsden M43 6GD | 2out of 4 | 885 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 | 4out of 4 | 554 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Droylsden Academy Manor Road , M43 6QD | 3out of 4 | 795 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wright Robinson College Abbey Hey Lane , Gorton M18 8RL | - not rated | 1,572 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Laurus Ryecroft Lumb Lane , Droylsden M43 7LJ | - not rated | 1,949 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Audenshaw School Hazel Street , Audenshaw M34 5NB | 3out of 4 | 2,548 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 3,029 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Connell Coop College 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 3,265 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tameside College Beaufort Road , OL6 6NX | - not rated | 4,944 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton Sixth Form College Darnton Road , OL6 9RL | - not rated | 5,439 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | 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 | 1,161 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Music Stuff Unit 2 , The Cuthbert Centre M11 2NA | - not rated | 2,560 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Gorton Hideout Youth Zone , 1 Queens Avenue M12 5PX | - not rated | 3,283 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridge College Openshaw Campus , Whitworth Street M11 2GR | - not rated | 3,364 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greater Manchester Alternative Provision 87 Blandford Street , Ashton Under Lyne ol6 7hw | - not rated | 3,396 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roma Cafe | Wharf Point, 85 Market Street | 13 yd | |
| Nicholson Academy | Nicholson Academy, 7 Craven Street | 16 yd | |
| Papa Johns Pizza | Papa Johns Pizza, 72 Market Street | 25 yd | |
| Tortuga | Tortuga, 3 Craven Street | 33 yd | |
| The Hideout | The Hideout, 3 Queens Walk | 110 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Church Inn | The Church Inn, 16 Ashton Road | 107 yd | |
| The Beehive | Beehive Inn, 143 Market Street | 147 yd | |
| Fitzroy Social Club | Fitzroy Social Club, Durham Street | 153 yd | |
| Lazy Toad | The Lazy Toad, Ashton Hill Lane | 162 yd | |
| Droylsden A F C | Droylsden A F C, Market Street | 448 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rosa Takeaway | Rosa Takeaway, 75 Market Street | 13 yd | |
| Pronto Pizza Droylsden | Pronto Pizza Droylsden, 87 Market Street | 22 yd | |
| Burger Boys | Burger Boys, 100 Market Street | 61 yd | |
| Bollywood Spice | Bollywood Spice, 59 Market Street | 64 yd | |
| Purple Flame | Purple Flame, 65 Market Street | 69 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, Manchester Road | 279 yd | |
| B And M Bargains | Greenside Shopping Centre, Greenside Lane | 286 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit 19 - 20 Greenside Shopping Centre, Greenside Lane | 286 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fighting Fit (Closed) Tollbar House Tollbar House Manchester Road | health and fitness suite | 158 yd |
| Droylsden Swimming Pool (Closed) Manchester Road | swimming pool | 214 yd |
| Butchers Arms Ground Market Street | grass pitches | 315 yd |
| Muscle & Fitness 2000 UNIT 25 UNIT 25 GREENSIDE LANE | health and fitness suite | 459 yd |
| Moorside Primary School MARKET STREET | 585 yd | |
| Fairfield High School FAIRFIELD AVENUE | grass pitches | 590 yd |
| Aldwinians Rugby Union Football Club DROYLSDEN ROAD | grass pitches | 601 yd |
| Medlock Street Playing Fields BELL STREET | grass pitches | 779 yd |
| Beyer Peacocks Playing Field KERSHAW LANE | grass pitches | 788 yd |
| Lees Park ANNABLE ROAD | grass pitches | 835 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 | 81.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 52.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.