King Street is in Droylsden, Manchester and in Tameside district. M43 6DW 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 King Street, Droylsden, Manchester, M43 6DW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M43 6TP, M43 6DZ, M43 6EA, M43 6DQ, M43 6DG, M43 6TS, M43 7UB, M43 6FA, M43 6DY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding M43 6DW has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 52.3% | 49.8% | -2.5% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 47.7% | 50.2% | 2.5% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 6DW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.6% 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 | 40.1% | 46.6% | 6.5% | 37.9% | 8.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.5% | 34.5% | -6.0% | 44.2% | -9.7% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 10.8% | 10.9% | 0.1% | 9.1% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 7.8% | 5.5% | -2.3% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 40.3% | 45.3% | 5.0% | 48.4% | -3.1% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 34.3% | 1.0% | 33.6% | 0.7% |
| Fair health | 20.5% | 14.2% | -6.3% | 12.7% | 1.5% |
| Bad health | 5% | 5.5% | 0.5% | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 27.2% | 14.7% | -12.5% | 18.2% | -3.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.4% | 13.9% | 0.5% | 9.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.4% | 20.2% | 0.8% | 13.4% | 6.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 7.6% | 2.4% | 5.3% | 2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.9% | 16.8% | 3.9% | 16.9% | -0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.8% | 25.6% | 8.8% | 33.8% | -8.2% |
| Other | 5.2% | 1.3% | -3.9% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 1.4% | -0.2% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 3.8% | 3.4% | 0.9% | 2.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 93.4% | 85.7% | -7.7% | 81.4% | 4.3% |
In this area, 91.4% 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 | 95.3% | 91.4% | -3.9% | 83.2% | 8.2% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 2.8% | 2.4% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.9% | 3.1% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.2% | 92% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 8.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 9.8% | -4.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 0.7% | -4.0% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.2% | 76.7% | 9.5% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 10% | 13.5% | -3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.3% | 37.2% | 6.1% |
| Christian | 46% | 46.2% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 3.5% | 6.5% | -3.0% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around King 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.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 7 Stuart House King Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £55,000 | 2022-05-03 | £56,865 |
| Flat 11 Stuart House King Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £62,500 | 2022-04-28 | £72,064 |
| Flat 4 Stuart House King Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £51,000 | 2019-07-19 | £66,459 |
| Flat 9 Stuart House King Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £40,500 | 2017-10-06 | £55,660 |
| Flat 6 Stuart House King Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £42,000 | 2016-03-02 | £68,369 |
M43 6DW 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 | 107 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Education | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trafalgar Nursery School John Street East , OL7 0NH | - not rated | 2,795 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fir Tree Nursery School Mill Lane , North Reddish SK5 6TP | - not rated | 4,009 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilshaw Nursery School Store Street , OL7 9QA | - not rated | 4,228 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whiteacre Nursery School Romney Street , OL6 9HU | - not rated | 4,546 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ancoats Nursery School Palmerston Street , Ancoats M12 6PE | - not rated | 5,021 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | 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 | 394 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield Road Primary School Grove Street , Droylsden M43 6AF | - not rated | 540 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 | 669 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's RC Primary School Clarendon Road , Audenshaw M34 5QA | - not rated | 669 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorside Primary School Market Street , Droylsden M43 7DA | 3out of 4 | 764 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 | 473 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Fairfield High School for Girls Fairfield Avenue , Droylsden M43 6AB | - not rated | 473 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Droylsden Academy Manor Road , M43 6QD | 3out of 4 | 1,040 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory's RC High School Stopford Street , Higher Openshaw M11 1FG | - not rated | 1,058 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Droylsden School Mathematics and Computing College for Girls Manor Road , Droylsden M43 6QD | - not rated | 1,152 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 | 3,098 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Manchester College Openshaw Campus , Ashton Old Road M11 2WH | - not rated | 3,098 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Connell Co-Op College 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 3,402 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tameside College Beaufort Road , OL6 6NX | - not rated | 4,872 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton Sixth Form College Darnton Road , OL6 9RL | - not rated | 5,388 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Progressive School 1524 Ashton Old Road , M11 1HN | - not rated | 768 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton Old Road Independent School 1484 Ashton Old Road , Openshawe M11 1HL | - not rated | 850 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Hey Pupil Referral Unit Abbey Hey Lane , Abbey Hey M18 8TJ | - not rated | 1,236 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Settlement New Roundhouse , 1328-1330 Ashton Old Road M11 1JG | - not rated | 1,334 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Vale School 329 North Road , Clayton M11 4NY | - not rated | 2,148 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papa Johns Pizza | Papa Johns Pizza, 72 Market Street | 199 yd | |
| Roma Cafe | Wharf Point, 85 Market Street | 226 yd | |
| Nicholson Academy | Nicholson Academy, 7 Craven Street | 230 yd | |
| Tortuga | Tortuga, 3 Craven Street | 246 yd | |
| Moravian College | Fairfield Square, Fairfield Square | 300 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fitzroy Social Club | Fitzroy Social Club, Durham Street | 105 yd | |
| Lazy Toad | The Lazy Toad, Ashton Hill Lane | 108 yd | |
| Church Inn | The Church Inn, 16 Ashton Road | 278 yd | |
| The Beehive | Beehive Inn, 143 Market Street | 358 yd | |
| Audenshaw Masonic Hall | Audenshaw Masonic Hall Stanley House, Manchester Road | 520 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purple Flame | Purple Flame, 65 Market Street | 155 yd | |
| Giovannis | Giovannis, 69 Market Street | 155 yd | |
| Bollywood Spice | Bollywood Spice, 59 Market Street | 155 yd | |
| Rosa Takeaway | Rosa Takeaway, 75 Market Street | 226 yd | |
| Pronto Pizza Droylsden | Pronto Pizza Droylsden, 87 Market Street | 235 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, Manchester Road | 479 yd | |
| B And M Bargains | Greenside Shopping Centre, Greenside Lane | 498 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit 19 - 20 Greenside Shopping Centre, Greenside Lane | 498 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fighting Fit (Closed) Tollbar House Tollbar House Manchester Road | health and fitness suite | 313 yd |
| Droylsden Swimming Pool (Closed) Manchester Road | swimming pool | 328 yd |
| Fairfield High School FAIRFIELD AVENUE | grass pitches | 473 yd |
| Butchers Arms Ground Market Street | grass pitches | 516 yd |
| Aldwinians Rugby Union Football Club DROYLSDEN ROAD | grass pitches | 556 yd |
| Beyer Peacocks Playing Field KERSHAW LANE | grass pitches | 648 yd |
| St Anne'S Rc Primary School BOOTH ROAD | grass pitches | 663 yd |
| Muscle & Fitness 2000 UNIT 25 UNIT 25 GREENSIDE LANE | health and fitness suite | 672 yd |
| Moorside Primary School MARKET STREET | 757 yd | |
| Medlock Street Playing Fields BELL STREET | grass pitches | 974 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 | 76.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 77.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.