Farrar Road is in Droylsden, Manchester and in Tameside district. M43 6EX 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 Farrar Road, Droylsden, Manchester, M43 6EX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M43 6FX, M43 6FU, M43 6UA, M43 6EY, M43 6EZ, M43 6FY, M43 6ET, M43 6EU, M43 6FS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M43 6EX is primarily male, with 55.7% of the population 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 | 52.9% | 44.3% | -8.6% | 51.0% | -6.7% |
| Male | 47.1% | 55.7% | 8.6% | 49.0% | 6.7% |
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 6EX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.1% 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 | 41.9% | 43.1% | 1.2% | 37.9% | 5.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.7% | 36.6% | -4.1% | 44.2% | -7.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 3.4% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 9.5% | -0.7% | 9.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 5.6% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.4% | 49% | 4.6% | 48.4% | 0.6% |
| Good health | 28.8% | 33% | 4.2% | 33.6% | -0.6% |
| Fair health | 19.3% | 13% | -6.3% | 12.7% | 0.3% |
| Bad health | 6.2% | 4% | -2.2% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 33.9% | 20.1% | -13.8% | 18.2% | 1.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.2% | 14% | -4.2% | 9.6% | 4.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.1% | 14.4% | -4.7% | 13.4% | 1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 7.4% | 5.7% | 5.3% | 2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 17.9% | 8.6% | 16.9% | 1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.9% | 23.6% | 11.7% | 33.8% | -10.2% |
| Other | 5.9% | 2.6% | -3.3% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
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% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 5.7% | 4.1% | 2.5% | 3.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.6% | 0.7% | -1.9% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 92.2% | 84.2% | -8.0% | 81.4% | 2.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 86.7% 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 | 95.1% | 86.7% | -8.4% | 83.2% | 3.5% |
| European Union | 2% | 5.6% | 3.6% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 5.6% | 4.0% | 2.7% | 2.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 2% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.4% | 87% | -7.4% | 83.2% | 3.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.3% | 6.3% | 9.8% | -3.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 3.3% | 2.3% | 2.9% | 0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 2% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.9% | 76.7% | 1.2% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 4% | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 11.9% | 13.5% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38% | 37.2% | 0.8% |
| Christian | 54.3% | 46.2% | 8.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Farrar Road 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Farrar Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £168,000 | 2023-11-03 | £181,626 |
| 10 Farrar Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2022-06-08 | £148,474 |
| 30 Farrar Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £136,000 | 2022-02-25 | £159,665 |
| 32 Farrar Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £181,050 | 2021-11-04 | £218,902 |
| 20 Farrar Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £162,500 | 2020-01-31 | £241,650 |
| Full-Time Employee | 98 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Education | 14 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Other | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 3,439 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fir Tree Nursery School Mill Lane , North Reddish SK5 6TP | - not rated | 4,079 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ancoats Nursery School Palmerston Street , Ancoats M12 6PE | - not rated | 4,367 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilshaw Nursery School Store Street , OL7 9QA | - not rated | 4,668 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shakespeare Nursery School Stockport Road , Chorlton-on-Medlock M13 9BN | - not rated | 4,800 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 | 179 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Road Primary Academy Manchester Road , Droylsden M43 6GD | 3out of 4 | 478 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Road Primary School Manchester Road , Droylsden M43 6GD | - not rated | 478 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School Church Street , Droylsden M43 7BR | 3out of 4 | 818 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 | 903 yd | Voluntary controlled 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 | 3out of 4 | 411 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Fairfield High School for Girls Fairfield Avenue , Droylsden M43 6AB | - not rated | 411 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Droylsden Academy Manor Road , M43 6QD | 3out of 4 | 570 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory's RC High School Stopford Street , Higher Openshaw M11 1FG | - not rated | 582 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 | 699 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 | 2,488 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Manchester College Openshaw Campus , Ashton Old Road M11 2WH | - not rated | 2,488 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Connell Co-Op College 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 2,747 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 | 645 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Progressive School 1524 Ashton Old Road , M11 1HN | - not rated | 690 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Settlement New Roundhouse , 1328-1330 Ashton Old Road M11 1JG | - not rated | 848 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Hey Pupil Referral Unit Abbey Hey Lane , Abbey Hey M18 8TJ | - not rated | 1,024 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Vale School 329 North Road , Clayton M11 4NY | - not rated | 1,564 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safari Tearoom | Street Record, Lock Keepers Court | 311 yd | |
| Moravian College | Fairfield Square, Fairfield Square | 478 yd | |
| Tortuga | Tortuga, 3 Craven Street | 632 yd | |
| Roma Cafe | Wharf Point, 85 Market Street | 634 yd | |
| The Hideout | The Hideout, 3 Queens Walk | 636 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Droylsden Working Mens Club | Droylsden Working Mens Club, Carpenters Walk | 251 yd | |
| Jolly Carter Inn | Jolly Carter Inn, 231 Manchester Road | 313 yd | |
| Fitzroy Social Club | Fitzroy Social Club, Durham Street | 572 yd | |
| Buxton Inn | Buxton Inn, 339 Manchester Road | 643 yd | |
| The Beehive | Beehive Inn, 143 Market Street | 696 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happy Star | Happy Star, 103 Manchester Road | 273 yd | |
| Giovannis | Giovannis, 69 Market Street | 605 yd | |
| Purple Flame | Purple Flame, 65 Market Street | 605 yd | |
| Bollywood Spice | Bollywood Spice, 59 Market Street | 613 yd | |
| Rosa Takeaway | Rosa Takeaway, 75 Market Street | 634 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, Manchester Road | 580 yd | |
| B And M Bargains | Greenside Shopping Centre, Greenside Lane | 678 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit 19 - 20 Greenside Shopping Centre, Greenside Lane | 678 yd | |
| Morrisons | 1 Lime Square, Ashton Old Road | 915 yd | |
| Lidl | 1270 Ashton Old Road | 937 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Copperas Lane Playing Fields LINDEN WAY | grass pitches | 400 yd |
| Fairfield High School FAIRFIELD AVENUE | grass pitches | 412 yd |
| Droylsden Swimming Pool (Closed) Manchester Road | swimming pool | 430 yd |
| Fighting Fit (Closed) Tollbar House Tollbar House Manchester Road | health and fitness suite | 501 yd |
| Sporting Edge Community Sports Centre SILVERLACE AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 630 yd |
| Droylsden Academy MANOR ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 685 yd |
| Droylsden Academy (Closed) Manor Road | grass pitches | 700 yd |
| Delamere Park Delamere Street | grass pitches, tennis courts | 757 yd |
| Muscle & Fitness 2000 UNIT 25 UNIT 25 GREENSIDE LANE | health and fitness suite | 828 yd |
| Butchers Arms Ground Market Street | grass pitches | 836 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 222.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.