Oakfield Avenue is in Droylsden, Manchester and in Tameside district. M43 6PQ 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 Oakfield Avenue, Droylsden, Manchester, M43 6PQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M43 6PG, M43 6HE, M43 6UD, M43 6PR, M43 6PJ, M43 6LZ, M43 6FZ, M43 6HF, M43 6PP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M43 6PQ has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.6% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 56% | 56.6% | 0.6% | 51.0% | 5.6% |
| Male | 44% | 43.4% | -0.6% | 49.0% | -5.6% |
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 | 20.9% | 27.3% | 6.4% | 37.9% | -10.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.5% | 33.8% | -6.7% | 44.2% | -10.4% |
| Separated | 2% | 0.7% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 14.2% | 13.7% | -0.5% | 9.1% | 4.6% |
| Widowed | 22.3% | 24.5% | 2.2% | 6.1% | 18.4% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (60.2%) 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 | 30.8% | 22.9% | -7.9% | 48.4% | -25.5% |
| Good health | 32.7% | 37.3% | 4.6% | 33.6% | 3.7% |
| Fair health | 22.6% | 21.6% | -1.0% | 12.7% | 8.9% |
| Bad health | 11.3% | 11.8% | 0.5% | 4.0% | 7.8% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 6.5% | 4.0% | 1.2% | 5.3% |
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 6PQ this area, 40.3% 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 10.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 45.9% | 40.3% | -5.6% | 18.2% | 22.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.2% | 18% | 1.8% | 9.6% | 8.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.2% | 9.4% | -4.8% | 13.4% | -4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 7.9% | 3.2% | 5.3% | 2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.8% | 9.4% | 2.6% | 16.9% | -7.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.8% | 10.8% | 2.0% | 33.8% | -23.0% |
| Other | 3.4% | 4.3% | 0.9% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 2.5% | 1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| White | 100% | 89.5% | -10.5% | 81.4% | 8.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 89.5% 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 | 99.4% | 89.5% | -9.9% | 83.2% | 6.3% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 5.6% | -0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.7% | 89.5% | -9.2% | 83.2% | 6.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 9.8% | -7.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.7% | 76.7% | -5.0% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 3.3% | 0.4% | 2.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 19.7% | 13.5% | 6.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.4% | 37.2% | -14.8% |
| Christian | 66.4% | 46.2% | 20.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Muslim | 3.9% | 6.5% | -2.6% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Oakfield Avenue 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Oakfield Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £228,000 | 2025-11-27 | £226,552 |
| 24 Oakfield Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £247,500 | 2025-05-16 | £255,672 |
| 44 Oakfield Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £207,500 | 2024-04-05 | £223,634 |
| 28 Oakfield Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2023-04-25 | £206,078 |
| 16 Oakfield Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £137,500 | 2021-09-13 | £168,603 |
M43 6PQ 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in M43 6PQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 50 |
| Full-Time Employee | 32 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Part-Time Employee | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Education | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trafalgar Nursery School John Street East , OL7 0NH | - not rated | 3,602 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ancoats Nursery School Palmerston Street , Ancoats M12 6PE | - not rated | 4,214 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fir Tree Nursery School Mill Lane , North Reddish SK5 6TP | - not rated | 4,450 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilshaw Nursery School Store Street , OL7 9QA | - not rated | 4,598 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shakespeare Nursery School Stockport Road , Chorlton-on-Medlock M13 9BN | - not rated | 4,753 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Road Primary Academy Manchester Road , Droylsden M43 6GD | 3out of 4 | 187 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Road Primary School Manchester Road , Droylsden M43 6GD | - not rated | 187 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield Road Primary School Grove Street , Droylsden M43 6AF | - not rated | 570 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenside Primary School Greenside Lane , Droylsden M43 7RA | - not rated | 750 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenside Primary School Greenside Lane , Droylsden M43 7RA | 3out of 4 | 750 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 184 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Droylsden School Mathematics and Computing College for Girls Manor Road , Droylsden M43 6QD | - not rated | 309 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Fairfield High School for Girls Fairfield Avenue , Droylsden M43 6AB | 3out of 4 | 802 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Fairfield High School for Girls Fairfield Avenue , Droylsden M43 6AB | - not rated | 802 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Gregory's RC High School Stopford Street , Higher Openshaw M11 1FG | - not rated | 855 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 2,467 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Manchester College Openshaw Campus , Ashton Old Road M11 2WH | - not rated | 2,467 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Connell Co-Op College 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 2,596 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 | 1,020 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Settlement New Roundhouse , 1328-1330 Ashton Old Road M11 1JG | - not rated | 1,070 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Progressive School 1524 Ashton Old Road , M11 1HN | - not rated | 1,080 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Vale School 329 North Road , Clayton M11 4NY | - not rated | 1,217 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Hey Pupil Referral Unit Abbey Hey Lane , Abbey Hey M18 8TJ | - not rated | 1,370 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kakoli Restaurant | Kakoli Restaurant, 242 Manor Road | 530 yd | |
| Safari Tearoom | Street Record, Lock Keepers Court | 545 yd | |
| Four Four Brew At Droylsden Community & Sports Centre | Four Four Brew At Droylsden Community Sports Centre, 96 Lewis Road | 683 yd | |
| The Hideout | The Hideout, 3 Queens Walk | 770 yd | |
| Golden House International Restaurant | 913 Ashton New Road | 776 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jolly Carter Inn | Jolly Carter Inn, 231 Manchester Road | 96 yd | |
| Droylsden Working Mens Club | Droylsden Working Mens Club, Carpenters Walk | 163 yd | |
| Buxton Inn | Buxton Inn, 339 Manchester Road | 396 yd | |
| Halfway House Hotel | Halfway House Pub, 435 Manchester Road | 715 yd | |
| Pig On The Wall | Pig On The Wall, Greenside Lane | 742 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happy Star | Happy Star, 103 Manchester Road | 343 yd | |
| Mr Lin | Mr Lin, 5 Manor Road | 509 yd | |
| Boston Fried Chicken | Boston Fried Chicken, 415 Manchester Road | 569 yd | |
| Jubilee 2000 | Jubilee 2000, 413 Manchester Road | 569 yd | |
| Sues Ltd | Sues Ltd, 1 Chappell Road | 648 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, Manchester Road | 626 yd | |
| B And M Bargains | Greenside Shopping Centre, Greenside Lane | 714 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit 19 - 20 Greenside Shopping Centre, Greenside Lane | 714 yd | |
| Morrisons | 1 Lime Square, Ashton Old Road | 1,033 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Droylsden Academy MANOR ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 296 yd |
| Droylsden Academy (Closed) Manor Road | grass pitches | 310 yd |
| Copperas Lane Playing Fields LINDEN WAY | grass pitches | 530 yd |
| Greenside Lane Playing Fields ASH TREE AVENUE | grass pitches | 592 yd |
| Droylsden Swimming Pool (Closed) Manchester Road | swimming pool | 618 yd |
| Sunnybank Park LEWIS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 620 yd |
| Fighting Fit (Closed) Tollbar House Tollbar House Manchester Road | health and fitness suite | 665 yd |
| Greenside Primary School GREENSIDE LANE | grass pitches | 751 yd |
| Muscle & Fitness 2000 UNIT 25 UNIT 25 GREENSIDE LANE | health and fitness suite | 786 yd |
| Fairfield High School FAIRFIELD AVENUE | grass pitches | 803 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 | 73 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 210 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.