Lune Walk is in Droylsden, Manchester and in Tameside district. M43 6DF 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 Lune Walk, Droylsden, Manchester, M43 6DF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M43 7UP, M43 7ZR, M43 7UB, M43 7BD, M43 7BL, M43 6DH, M43 7YB, M43 7BE, M43 6DG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around M43 6DF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.7% | 51.3% | -0.4% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 48.3% | 48.7% | 0.4% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 31.2% | 39.9% | 8.7% | 37.9% | 2.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.1% | 23.1% | -4.0% | 44.2% | -21.1% |
| Separated | 3% | 4.3% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Divorced | 13.6% | 10.1% | -3.5% | 9.1% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 25.1% | 22.6% | -2.5% | 6.1% | 16.5% |
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 (68.2%) 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 | 30.4% | 27.6% | -2.8% | 48.4% | -20.8% |
| Good health | 33.9% | 40.6% | 6.7% | 33.6% | 7.0% |
| Fair health | 22.2% | 18% | -4.2% | 12.7% | 5.3% |
| Bad health | 11.3% | 9.6% | -1.7% | 4.0% | 5.6% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 4.2% | 2.0% | 1.2% | 3.0% |
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.
In the area around M43 6DF this area, 39.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 12%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 48.2% | 39.4% | -8.8% | 18.2% | 21.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.1% | 12.5% | -4.6% | 9.6% | 2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.1% | 9.1% | -1.0% | 13.4% | -4.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 7% | 10.1% | 3.1% | 5.3% | 4.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7% | 12.5% | 5.5% | 16.9% | -4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 6.5% | 12% | 5.5% | 33.8% | -21.8% |
| Other | 4% | 4.3% | 0.3% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.2% 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% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 3.5% | 5% | 1.5% | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 94.8% | 84.2% | -10.6% | 81.4% | 2.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 90.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.7% | 90.7% | -5.0% | 83.2% | 7.5% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 2.6% | 3.5% | 0.9% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 2.7% | 1.8% | 5.6% | -2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.2% | 90.7% | -4.5% | 83.2% | 7.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 5.4% | 3.7% | 9.8% | -4.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.7% | 76.7% | -10.0% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 30.7% | 13.5% | 17.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.5% | 37.2% | -0.7% |
| Christian | 51.9% | 46.2% | 5.7% |
| Hindu | 3.1% | 1.7% | 1.4% |
| Muslim | 4.2% | 6.5% | -2.3% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lune Walk 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 -27.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Lune Walk, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2014-01-06 | £139,246 |
| 4 Lune Walk, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £40,000 | 2003-04-08 | £124,308 |
| 22 Lune Walk, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £42,000 | 2002-03-19 | £167,008 |
M43 6DF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in M43 6DF area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 38% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 78 |
| Full-Time Employee | 38 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Other | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Education | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Other | 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 | 5,304 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 | 228 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorside Primary School Market Street , Droylsden M43 7DA | 3out of 4 | 602 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield Road Primary School Fairfield Road , Droylsden M43 6AF | 3out of 4 | 604 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's RC Primary School Clarendon Road , Audenshaw M34 5QA | 3out of 4 | 838 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's RC Primary School Chappell Road , Droylsden M43 7NA | 2out of 4 | 856 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 | 595 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Droylsden Academy Manor Road , M43 6QD | 3out of 4 | 971 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wright Robinson College Abbey Hey Lane , Gorton M18 8RL | - not rated | 1,548 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Laurus Ryecroft Lumb Lane , Droylsden M43 7LJ | - not rated | 1,939 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Audenshaw School Hazel Street , Audenshaw M34 5NB | 3out of 4 | 2,375 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 | 3,163 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Connell Coop College 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 3,425 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tameside College Beaufort Road , OL6 6NX | - not rated | 4,805 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton Sixth Form College Darnton Road , OL6 9RL | - not rated | 5,309 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 | 1,015 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Music Stuff Unit 2 , The Cuthbert Centre M11 2NA | - not rated | 2,698 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greater Manchester Alternative Provision 87 Blandford Street , Ashton Under Lyne ol6 7hw | - not rated | 3,272 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Safe Start Education 1,2 and 4 Henry Square Chambers , Ashton Under Lyne OL6 7ST | - not rated | 3,304 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Gorton Hideout Youth Zone , 1 Queens Avenue M12 5PX | - not rated | 3,374 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papa Johns Pizza | Papa Johns Pizza, 72 Market Street | 152 yd | |
| Nicholson Academy | Nicholson Academy, 7 Craven Street | 184 yd | |
| Roma Cafe | Wharf Point, 85 Market Street | 186 yd | |
| Tortuga | Tortuga, 3 Craven Street | 201 yd | |
| The Hideout | The Hideout, 3 Queens Walk | 261 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lazy Toad | The Lazy Toad, Ashton Hill Lane | 83 yd | |
| Church Inn | The Church Inn, 16 Ashton Road | 152 yd | |
| Fitzroy Social Club | Fitzroy Social Club, Durham Street | 224 yd | |
| The Beehive | Beehive Inn, 143 Market Street | 262 yd | |
| Droylsden A F C | Droylsden A F C, Market Street | 484 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zagros At the Church Inn | The Church Inn, 16 Ashton Road | 152 yd | |
| Daystar | Daystar, 6 Ashton Road | 171 yd | |
| Burger Boys | Burger Boys, 100 Market Street | 171 yd | |
| Sake | Sake, 4 Ashton Road | 173 yd | |
| Bollywood Spice | Bollywood Spice, 59 Market Street | 175 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| B And M Bargains | Greenside Shopping Centre, Greenside Lane | 421 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit 19 - 20 Greenside Shopping Centre, Greenside Lane | 421 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, Manchester Road | 441 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fighting Fit (Closed) Tollbar House Tollbar House Manchester Road | health and fitness suite | 333 yd |
| Butchers Arms Ground Market Street | grass pitches | 379 yd |
| Droylsden Swimming Pool (Closed) Manchester Road | swimming pool | 383 yd |
| Aldwinians Rugby Union Football Club DROYLSDEN ROAD | grass pitches | 428 yd |
| Muscle & Fitness 2000 UNIT 25 UNIT 25 GREENSIDE LANE | health and fitness suite | 566 yd |
| Moorside Primary School MARKET STREET | 582 yd | |
| Beyer Peacocks Playing Field KERSHAW LANE | grass pitches | 619 yd |
| Fairfield High School FAIRFIELD AVENUE | grass pitches | 659 yd |
| Lees Park ANNABLE ROAD | grass pitches | 799 yd |
| Medlock Street Playing Fields BELL STREET | grass pitches | 816 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 | 21.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 89.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.