Buckingham Road is in Droylsden, Manchester and in Tameside district. M43 6WA 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 Buckingham Road, Droylsden, Manchester, M43 6WA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M43 6WS, M43 6NE, M43 6WT, M43 6WY, M43 6WZ, M43 6NA, M43 6WF, M43 6JH, M43 6WD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around M43 6WA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.3% | 51.6% | 3.3% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 51.7% | 48.4% | -3.3% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 6WA, 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 | 36.7% | 43.1% | 6.4% | 37.9% | 5.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.5% | 39.2% | -11.3% | 44.2% | -5.0% |
| Separated | 1% | 2.8% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 4.8% | 6% | 1.2% | 9.1% | -3.1% |
| Widowed | 6.9% | 8.8% | 1.9% | 6.1% | 2.7% |
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 | 42.1% | 35.3% | -6.8% | 48.4% | -13.1% |
| Good health | 34% | 40.4% | 6.4% | 33.6% | 6.8% |
| Fair health | 15.2% | 17.2% | 2.0% | 12.7% | 4.5% |
| Bad health | 5.6% | 6.2% | 0.6% | 4.0% | 2.2% |
| Very bad health | 3.1% | 0.9% | -2.2% | 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 21.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 38.1% | 20.7% | -17.4% | 18.2% | 2.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.6% | 15.8% | 0.2% | 9.6% | 6.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.3% | 15.8% | -1.5% | 13.4% | 2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.5% | 9.8% | 4.3% | 5.3% | 4.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 13.3% | 3.6% | 16.9% | -3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.4% | 21.1% | 9.7% | 33.8% | -12.7% |
| Other | 2.4% | 3.5% | 1.1% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 3.9% | 4.2% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 3.5% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 92.7% | 88.7% | -4.0% | 81.4% | 7.3% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 88.8% 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 | 95.8% | 88.8% | -7.0% | 83.2% | 5.6% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 4.4% | 4.1% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.5% | 3.2% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -2.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.2% | 89.3% | -5.9% | 83.2% | 6.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 8% | 7.7% | 9.8% | -1.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.5% | 0.6% | -3.9% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.6% | 76.7% | 2.9% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other Europe | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 13.8% | 13.5% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.9% | 37.2% | -1.3% |
| Christian | 56.7% | 46.2% | 10.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.8% | 6.5% | -4.7% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Buckingham Road 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 -47.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Buckingham Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2024-11-04 | £196,170 |
| 8 Buckingham Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £235,300 | 2024-05-15 | £252,341 |
| 11 Buckingham Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £223,000 | 2023-07-12 | £239,088 |
| 20 Buckingham Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2022-03-30 | £224,250 |
| 17 Buckingham Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2019-09-25 | £218,531 |
M43 6WA 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 | 110 |
| Retired | 71 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Education | 20 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collyhurst Nursery School Teignmouth Avenue , Collyhurst M40 7QD | 4out of 4 | 4,270 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seymour Road Academy Seymour Road South , M11 4PR | 3out of 4 | 331 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Road Primary Academy Manchester Road , Droylsden M43 6GD | 2out of 4 | 589 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Higher Openshaw Community School Saunton Road , Higher Openshaw M11 1AJ | 3out of 4 | 697 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Willibrord's RC Primary School Vale Street , Clayton M11 4WR | 3out of 4 | 1,062 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenside Primary School Greenside Lane , Droylsden M43 7RA | 3out of 4 | 1,142 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 | 705 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield High School for Girls Fairfield Avenue , Droylsden M43 6AB | 4out of 4 | 1,449 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Belle Vue 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 1,928 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The East Manchester Academy 60 Grey Mare Lane , Beswick M11 3DS | 2out of 4 | 2,126 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wright Robinson College Abbey Hey Lane , Gorton M18 8RL | - not rated | 2,212 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 1,935 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LTE Group Whitworth House , Whitworth St M11 2WH | - not rated | 1,995 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Xaverian College Lower Park Road , M14 5RB | - not rated | 5,194 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 | 1,534 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridge College Openshaw Campus , Whitworth Street M11 2GR | - not rated | 2,187 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawthorns School Sunnyside Moss Campus , Lumb Lane M34 5SF | 4out of 4 | 2,565 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Gorton Hideout Youth Zone , 1 Queens Avenue M12 5PX | - not rated | 2,660 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Brook Academy Dean Street , Failsworth M35 0DQ | 2out of 4 | 3,151 yd | Academy special converter | 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 | 150 yd | |
| Golden House International Restaurant | 913 Ashton New Road | 213 yd | |
| Cafe 11 | 1046 Ashton New Road | 253 yd | |
| Four Four Brew At Droylsden Community & Sports Centre | Four Four Brew At Droylsden Community Sports Centre, 96 Lewis Road | 332 yd | |
| Mums Cafe | 657 Ashton New Road | 809 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halfway House Hotel | Halfway House Pub, 435 Manchester Road | 223 yd | |
| Buxton Inn | Buxton Inn, 339 Manchester Road | 320 yd | |
| Haddon Hall Hotel | Haddon Hall Hotel, Haddon Hall Road | 525 yd | |
| Strawberry Duck | 76 Crabtree Lane | 577 yd | |
| Jolly Carter Inn | Jolly Carter Inn, 231 Manchester Road | 670 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burgerfy | Burgerfy, 302 Edge Lane | 166 yd | |
| Dans Fish Bar | Dans Fish Bar, 437 Manchester Road | 218 yd | |
| Boston Fried Chicken | Boston Fried Chicken, 415 Manchester Road | 222 yd | |
| Jubilee 2000 | Jubilee 2000, 413 Manchester Road | 222 yd | |
| Freddys Chicken And Pizza | Freddys Chicken And Pizza, 441 Manchester Road | 224 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | 1 Lime Square, Ashton Old Road | 1,020 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sunnybank Park LEWIS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 296 yd |
| Hewlett Johnson Playing Fields SEYMOUR ROAD SOUTH | grass pitches | 435 yd |
| Droylsden Academy (Closed) Manor Road | grass pitches | 564 yd |
| Droylsden Academy MANOR ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 572 yd |
| Copperas Lane Playing Fields LINDEN WAY | grass pitches | 786 yd |
| Greenside Lane Playing Fields ASH TREE AVENUE | grass pitches | 849 yd |
| Sporting Edge Community Sports Centre SILVERLACE AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 1,017 yd |
| Greenside Primary School GREENSIDE LANE | grass pitches | 1,059 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 | 73.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 135 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.