Byron Avenue is in Droylsden, Manchester and in Tameside district. M43 6QB 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 Byron Avenue, Droylsden, Manchester, M43 6QB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M43 6GA, M43 7UW, M43 6QA, M43 6QP, M43 7YG, M43 7UT, M43 7YF, M43 6RW, M43 6PZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M43 6QB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.5% of residents 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 | 53.1% | 53.5% | 0.4% | 51.0% | 2.5% |
| Male | 46.9% | 46.5% | -0.4% | 49.0% | -2.5% |
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 | 40.5% | 41.2% | 0.7% | 37.9% | 3.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.4% | 39.3% | -0.1% | 44.2% | -4.9% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 10.8% | 8.8% | -2.0% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 6.6% | 8% | 1.4% | 6.1% | 1.9% |
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 | 45.4% | 44.3% | -1.1% | 48.4% | -4.1% |
| Good health | 30.7% | 34.2% | 3.5% | 33.6% | 0.6% |
| Fair health | 16.3% | 13.2% | -3.1% | 12.7% | 0.5% |
| Bad health | 6.4% | 6.8% | 0.4% | 4.0% | 2.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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.
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 16.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.8% | 24.6% | -3.2% | 18.2% | 6.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 22.4% | 12.5% | -9.9% | 9.6% | 2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.5% | 14% | -4.5% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.8% | 7.6% | 1.8% | 5.3% | 2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 21.2% | 11.9% | 16.9% | 4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 12% | 16.3% | 4.3% | 33.8% | -17.5% |
| Other | 4.2% | 3.8% | -0.4% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 96.6% | 87.7% | -8.9% | 81.4% | 6.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 93.5% 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 | 96.9% | 93.5% | -3.4% | 83.2% | 10.3% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 4.9% | 4.6% | 5.6% | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.3% | 93.5% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 10.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 4.3% | 4.0% | 9.8% | -5.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.1% | 76.7% | 2.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 17.2% | 13.5% | 3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40% | 37.2% | 2.8% |
| Christian | 50.5% | 46.2% | 4.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 4% | 6.5% | -2.5% |
| Not answered | 2.8% | 6.0% | -3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Byron 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Byron Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2024-03-22 | £224,475 |
| 17 Byron Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £191,500 | 2024-01-23 | £211,384 |
| 7 Byron Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2023-11-10 | £215,976 |
| 3 Byron Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2022-10-31 | £235,484 |
| 25 Byron Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2022-03-25 | £227,154 |
M43 6QB 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 90 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Education | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| 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 | 3,180 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilshaw Nursery School Store Street , OL7 9QA | - not rated | 4,051 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whiteacre Nursery School Romney Street , OL6 9HU | - not rated | 4,659 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ancoats Nursery School Palmerston Street , Ancoats M12 6PE | - not rated | 4,697 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fir Tree Nursery School Mill Lane , North Reddish SK5 6TP | - not rated | 4,739 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Stephen's RC Primary School Chappell Road , Droylsden M43 7NA | - not rated | 380 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Chappell Road , Droylsden M43 7NA | 3out of 4 | 380 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenside Primary School Greenside Lane , Droylsden M43 7RA | - not rated | 382 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenside Primary School Greenside Lane , Droylsden M43 7RA | 3out of 4 | 382 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School Church Street , Droylsden M43 7BR | 3out of 4 | 605 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 479 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 | 509 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Fairfield High School for Girls Fairfield Avenue , Droylsden M43 6AB | 3out of 4 | 995 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Fairfield High School for Girls Fairfield Avenue , Droylsden M43 6AB | - not rated | 995 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Gregory's RC High School Stopford Street , Higher Openshaw M11 1FG | - not rated | 1,301 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 | 3,010 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Manchester College Openshaw Campus , Ashton Old Road M11 2WH | - not rated | 3,010 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Connell Co-Op College 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 3,091 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tameside College Beaufort Road , OL6 6NX | - not rated | 5,084 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,339 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Progressive School 1524 Ashton Old Road , M11 1HN | - not rated | 1,344 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Vale School 329 North Road , Clayton M11 4NY | - not rated | 1,521 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Settlement New Roundhouse , 1328-1330 Ashton Old Road M11 1JG | - not rated | 1,554 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Hey Pupil Referral Unit Abbey Hey Lane , Abbey Hey M18 8TJ | - not rated | 1,737 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hideout | The Hideout, 3 Queens Walk | 532 yd | |
| Village Cafe | Village Cafe, 144 Market Street | 553 yd | |
| Mumbai To London Cafe | Mumbai To London Cafe, 126 Market Street | 556 yd | |
| The Village Cafe | The Village Cafe, 144 Market Street | 556 yd | |
| Safari Tearoom | Street Record, Lock Keepers Court | 588 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pig On The Wall | Pig On The Wall, Greenside Lane | 427 yd | |
| Droylsden Catholic Club | Droylsden Catholic Club, Sunnyside Road | 525 yd | |
| The Beehive | Beehive Inn, 143 Market Street | 529 yd | |
| Droylsden A F C | Droylsden A F C, Market Street | 532 yd | |
| Kings Head | The Kings Head, 169 Market Street | 532 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Lin | Mr Lin, 5 Manor Road | 110 yd | |
| Sues Ltd | Sues Ltd, 1 Chappell Road | 152 yd | |
| Happy Star | Happy Star, 103 Manchester Road | 460 yd | |
| Grove Fish Bar | Grove Fish Bar, 5 Queens Walk | 509 yd | |
| Radhuny | Radhuny, 174 Market Street | 542 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, Manchester Road | 358 yd | |
| B And M Bargains | Greenside Shopping Centre, Greenside Lane | 371 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit 19 - 20 Greenside Shopping Centre, Greenside Lane | 371 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Muscle & Fitness 2000 UNIT 25 UNIT 25 GREENSIDE LANE | health and fitness suite | 311 yd |
| Greenside Primary School GREENSIDE LANE | grass pitches | 383 yd |
| Greenside Lane Playing Fields ASH TREE AVENUE | grass pitches | 403 yd |
| Butchers Arms Ground Market Street | grass pitches | 494 yd |
| Droylsden Academy MANOR ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 499 yd |
| Droylsden Academy (Closed) Manor Road | grass pitches | 509 yd |
| Fighting Fit (Closed) Tollbar House Tollbar House Manchester Road | health and fitness suite | 530 yd |
| Droylsden Swimming Pool (Closed) Manchester Road | swimming pool | 547 yd |
| Medlock Street Playing Fields BELL STREET | grass pitches | 617 yd |
| Moorside Primary School MARKET STREET | 668 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 | 79.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 116.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.