Edge Lane is in Droylsden, Manchester and in Tameside district. M43 6LG is located in the Droylsden West 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 Edge Lane, Droylsden, Manchester, M43 6LG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M43 6JQ, M43 6JB, M43 6JG, M43 6LP, M11 4LW, M43 6JS, M43 6LR, M43 6BZ, M43 6LJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding M43 6LG has a slightly higher male population, with 51.6% 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 | 57.8% | 48.4% | -9.4% | 51.0% | -2.6% |
| Male | 42.2% | 51.6% | 9.4% | 49.0% | 2.6% |
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 | 24.4% | 32.8% | 8.4% | 37.9% | -5.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.4% | 38.5% | -0.9% | 44.2% | -5.7% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 1.6% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 14.1% | 5.8% | 9.1% | 5.0% |
| Widowed | 23.9% | 13% | -10.9% | 6.1% | 6.9% |
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 | 27% | 44.1% | 17.1% | 48.4% | -4.3% |
| Good health | 44.6% | 28.6% | -16.0% | 33.6% | -5.0% |
| Fair health | 18.1% | 19.2% | 1.1% | 12.7% | 6.5% |
| Bad health | 8.3% | 5.3% | -3.0% | 4.0% | 1.3% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 2.9% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
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 6LG this area, 33.8% 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 21%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 40.6% | 33.8% | -6.8% | 18.2% | 15.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.6% | 10.8% | 0.2% | 9.6% | 1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.3% | 13.3% | -5.0% | 13.4% | -0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 4.1% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.3% | 13.8% | 5.5% | 16.9% | -3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.3% | 21% | 7.7% | 33.8% | -12.8% |
| Other | 5% | 3.1% | -1.9% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.4% 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% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Chinese | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 4.9% | 4.4% | 2.7% | 2.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| White | 98% | 79.4% | -18.6% | 81.4% | -2.0% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.6% | 5.9% |
In this area, 84.3% 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 | 98% | 84.3% | -13.7% | 83.2% | 1.1% |
| European Union | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 11.7% | 10.7% | 5.6% | 6.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.1% | 84.6% | -12.5% | 83.2% | 1.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 6.1% | 5.6% | 9.8% | -3.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 2.9% | 1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 2.4% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1% | 2.8% | 1.8% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.6% | 76.7% | -3.1% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 2% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 2% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 21.1% | 13.5% | 7.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.5% | 37.2% | -6.7% |
| Christian | 50.4% | 46.2% | 4.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 15.9% | 6.5% | 9.4% |
| Not answered | 2.4% | 6.0% | -3.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Edge Lane was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Droylsden East 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 -17.9%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 71% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 513 Edge Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £211,500 | 2023-01-30 | £213,615 |
| 525 Edge Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £238,000 | 2021-08-27 | £277,531 |
| 511 Edge Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £144,000 | 2020-12-18 | £182,714 |
| 505 Edge Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £168,000 | 2019-01-04 | £242,054 |
| 505 Edge Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2016-01-29 | £197,199 |
M43 6LG 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 6LG area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 60 |
| Full-Time Employee | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Education | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collyhurst Nursery School Teignmouth Avenue , Collyhurst M40 7QD | 4out of 4 | 3,873 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Willibrord's RC Primary School Vale Street , Clayton M11 4WR | 3out of 4 | 518 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Seymour Road Academy Seymour Road South , M11 4PR | 3out of 4 | 542 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Road Primary Academy Manchester Road , Droylsden M43 6GD | 2out of 4 | 1,121 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Higher Openshaw Community School Saunton Road , Higher Openshaw M11 1AJ | 3out of 4 | 1,215 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's CofE Junior and Infant School Mabel Street , Newton Heath M40 1GB | 3out of 4 | 1,215 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Droylsden Academy Manor Road , M43 6QD | 3out of 4 | 1,114 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Belle Vue 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 1,973 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield High School for Girls Fairfield Avenue , Droylsden M43 6AB | 4out of 4 | 2,006 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The East Manchester Academy 60 Grey Mare Lane , Beswick M11 3DS | 2out of 4 | 2,154 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Laurus Ryecroft Lumb Lane , Droylsden M43 7LJ | - not rated | 2,701 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connell Coop College 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 1,956 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LTE Group Whitworth House , Whitworth St M11 2WH | - not rated | 2,269 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Xaverian College Lower Park Road , M14 5RB | - not rated | 5,407 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music Stuff Unit 2 , The Cuthbert Centre M11 2NA | - not rated | 1,862 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridge College Openshaw Campus , Whitworth Street M11 2GR | - not rated | 2,342 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Brook Academy Dean Street , Failsworth M35 0DQ | 2out of 4 | 2,584 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Teenage Works Failsworth , Partington Street M35 9RD | - not rated | 2,854 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawthorns School Sunnyside Moss Campus , Lumb Lane M34 5SF | 4out of 4 | 2,908 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Four Four Brew At Droylsden Community & Sports Centre | Four Four Brew At Droylsden Community Sports Centre, 96 Lewis Road | 455 yd | |
| Golden House International Restaurant | 913 Ashton New Road | 704 yd | |
| Cafe 11 | 1046 Ashton New Road | 737 yd | |
| Kakoli Restaurant | Kakoli Restaurant, 242 Manor Road | 759 yd | |
| Mums Cafe | 657 Ashton New Road | 806 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haddon Hall Hotel | Haddon Hall Hotel, Haddon Hall Road | 350 yd | |
| Halfway House Hotel | Halfway House Pub, 435 Manchester Road | 772 yd | |
| Strawberry Duck | 76 Crabtree Lane | 905 yd | |
| Buxton Inn | Buxton Inn, 339 Manchester Road | 918 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese Express | Chinese Express, 47 North Road | 203 yd | |
| Lucky Panda | Lucky Panda, 457 Edge Lane | 274 yd | |
| Chicken Hut & Curry House | 853 Ashton New Road | 673 yd | |
| Clayton Pizza and Chicken House | 859 Ashton New Road | 673 yd | |
| The Salad Boutique | 65 Stanton Street | 705 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hewlett Johnson Playing Fields SEYMOUR ROAD SOUTH | grass pitches | 335 yd |
| Sunnybank Park LEWIS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 514 yd |
| Droylsden Academy (Closed) Manor Road | grass pitches | 907 yd |
| Droylsden Academy MANOR ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 922 yd |
| Greenside Lane Playing Fields ASH TREE AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,009 yd |
| Denise'S Body Zone (Closed) Graver Lane | health and fitness suite | 1,064 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 | 265.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.