M43 6FA is in Morpeth Terrace, Manchester and Tameside district. M43 6FA 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 Morpeth Terrace, Manchester, M43 6FA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M43 6EA, M43 6TS, M43 6DL, M43 7ZA, M43 7FW, M43 6EW, M43 6DQ, M43 6SR, M43 6ST.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding M43 6FA has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% 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 | 54.1% | 48.7% | -5.4% | 51.0% | -2.3% |
| Male | 45.9% | 51.3% | 5.4% | 49.0% | 2.3% |
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 6FA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.9% 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 | 44.3% | 46.9% | 2.6% | 37.9% | 9.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.5% | 39.1% | 1.6% | 44.2% | -5.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.3% | 2.6% |
| Separated | 4.8% | 1.4% | -3.4% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 7% | -2.5% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 2.7% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.1% | 55.5% | 9.4% | 48.4% | 7.1% |
| Good health | 32.3% | 30.3% | -2.0% | 33.6% | -3.3% |
| Fair health | 15.6% | 11.1% | -4.5% | 12.7% | -1.6% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 1.8% | -2.3% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 30.1% | 14.1% | -16.0% | 18.2% | -4.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.6% | 9.2% | -8.4% | 9.6% | -0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.9% | 10.8% | -7.1% | 13.4% | -2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 5.7% | 2.1% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.4% | 17.4% | 4.0% | 16.9% | 0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 14% | 38.9% | 24.9% | 33.8% | 5.1% |
| Other | 3.6% | 3.9% | 0.3% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.2% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Chinese | 1.4% | 8.3% | 6.9% | 0.7% | 7.6% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 3% | 9.7% | 6.7% | 2.5% | 7.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.8% | 1.3% | -1.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 90.8% | 71.2% | -19.6% | 81.4% | -10.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 72.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.4% | 72.4% | -23.0% | 83.2% | -10.8% |
| European Union | 0.5% | 6.8% | 6.3% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 8.9% | 6.8% | 2.7% | 6.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 9.1% | 7.0% | 5.6% | 3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95% | 72.8% | -22.2% | 83.2% | -10.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 13.6% | 12.9% | 9.8% | 3.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 7% | 7.0% | 2.9% | 4.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 2.8% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 3.8% | 1.0% | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.5% | 76.7% | -0.2% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 6.5% | 13.5% | -7.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.5% | 37.2% | 3.3% |
| Christian | 49.5% | 46.2% | 3.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 4.5% | 6.5% | -2.0% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around M43 6FA 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 -17.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £38,500 | 2003-12-22 | £106,723 |
| 5, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £55,000 | 2003-12-18 | £152,461 |
| 21, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £40,000 | 2003-09-30 | £115,676 |
| 9, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £55,000 | 2003-09-30 | £159,054 |
| 19, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2003-09-26 | £187,973 |
M43 6FA 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 | 262 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Other | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 45 |
| Manufacturing | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Education | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| 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 | 5,166 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 | 340 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School Church Street , Droylsden M43 7BR | 3out of 4 | 458 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's RC Primary School Clarendon Road , Audenshaw M34 5QA | 3out of 4 | 727 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorside Primary School Market Street , Droylsden M43 7DA | 3out of 4 | 827 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Road Primary Academy Manchester Road , Droylsden M43 6GD | 2out of 4 | 864 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 | 355 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Droylsden Academy Manor Road , M43 6QD | 3out of 4 | 839 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wright Robinson College Abbey Hey Lane , Gorton M18 8RL | - not rated | 1,375 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Laurus Ryecroft Lumb Lane , Droylsden M43 7LJ | - not rated | 2,148 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Audenshaw School Hazel Street , Audenshaw M34 5NB | 3out of 4 | 2,512 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 | 2,902 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Connell Coop College 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 3,186 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tameside College Beaufort Road , OL6 6NX | - not rated | 5,066 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 | 1,275 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Music Stuff Unit 2 , The Cuthbert Centre M11 2NA | - not rated | 2,439 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Gorton Hideout Youth Zone , 1 Queens Avenue M12 5PX | - not rated | 3,112 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridge College Openshaw Campus , Whitworth Street M11 2GR | - not rated | 3,254 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 | 3,537 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 | 210 yd | |
| Nicholson Academy | Nicholson Academy, 7 Craven Street | 216 yd | |
| Tortuga | Tortuga, 3 Craven Street | 226 yd | |
| Moravian College | Fairfield Square, Fairfield Square | 240 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fitzroy Social Club | Fitzroy Social Club, Durham Street | 49 yd | |
| Lazy Toad | The Lazy Toad, Ashton Hill Lane | 188 yd | |
| Church Inn | The Church Inn, 16 Ashton Road | 297 yd | |
| The Beehive | Beehive Inn, 143 Market Street | 345 yd | |
| Audenshaw Masonic Hall | Audenshaw Masonic Hall Stanley House, Manchester Road | 554 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Giovannis | Giovannis, 69 Market Street | 132 yd | |
| Purple Flame | Purple Flame, 65 Market Street | 132 yd | |
| Bollywood Spice | Bollywood Spice, 59 Market Street | 139 yd | |
| Rosa Takeaway | Rosa Takeaway, 75 Market Street | 210 yd | |
| Pronto Pizza Droylsden | Pronto Pizza Droylsden, 87 Market Street | 222 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, Manchester Road | 419 yd | |
| B And M Bargains | Greenside Shopping Centre, Greenside Lane | 459 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit 19 - 20 Greenside Shopping Centre, Greenside Lane | 459 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Droylsden Swimming Pool (Closed) Manchester Road | swimming pool | 233 yd |
| Fighting Fit (Closed) Tollbar House Tollbar House Manchester Road | health and fitness suite | 239 yd |
| Fairfield High School FAIRFIELD AVENUE | grass pitches | 401 yd |
| Butchers Arms Ground Market Street | grass pitches | 515 yd |
| Muscle & Fitness 2000 UNIT 25 UNIT 25 GREENSIDE LANE | health and fitness suite | 643 yd |
| Aldwinians Rugby Union Football Club DROYLSDEN ROAD | grass pitches | 664 yd |
| St Anne'S Rc Primary School BOOTH ROAD | grass pitches | 683 yd |
| Beyer Peacocks Playing Field KERSHAW LANE | grass pitches | 759 yd |
| Moorside Primary School MARKET STREET | 783 yd | |
| Copperas Lane Playing Fields LINDEN WAY | grass pitches | 924 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.