Holly Street is in Droylsden, Manchester and in Tameside district. M43 6WL 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 Holly Street, Droylsden, Manchester, M43 6WL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M43 6NL, M43 6JW, M43 6JP, M43 6LJ, M43 6LP, M43 6NN, M43 6LH, M43 6JN, M43 6JQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding M43 6WL has a slightly higher male population, with 52.7% 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 | 49.9% | 47.3% | -2.6% | 51.0% | -3.7% |
| Male | 50.1% | 52.7% | 2.6% | 49.0% | 3.7% |
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 6WL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44% 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 | 43.6% | 44% | 0.4% | 37.9% | 6.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.4% | 38.2% | -4.2% | 44.2% | -6.0% |
| Separated | 3% | 1.2% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 6% | 10.5% | 4.5% | 9.1% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 6.2% | 1.1% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
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 | 44.5% | 50.1% | 5.6% | 48.4% | 1.7% |
| Good health | 36.6% | 29.7% | -6.9% | 33.6% | -3.9% |
| Fair health | 12.4% | 15.2% | 2.8% | 12.7% | 2.5% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 3.4% | -1.8% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.4% | 23.9% | -1.5% | 18.2% | 5.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.9% | 11.3% | -6.6% | 9.6% | 1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.2% | 17.4% | -3.8% | 13.4% | 4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 6.1% | 1.6% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 15.9% | 4.3% | 16.9% | -1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.7% | 23.9% | 10.2% | 33.8% | -9.9% |
| Other | 5.7% | 1.5% | -4.2% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 3.4% | 9.8% | 6.4% | 2.5% | 7.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.2% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 92.8% | 80.3% | -12.5% | 81.4% | -1.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0.5% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 86.7% 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 | 95.5% | 86.7% | -8.8% | 83.2% | 3.5% |
| European Union | 0.2% | 3.2% | 3.0% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 3.2% | 6.2% | 3.0% | 2.7% | 3.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.2% | 3% | 2.8% | 5.6% | -2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.6% | 86.9% | -7.7% | 83.2% | 3.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 4.4% | 3.0% | 9.8% | -5.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 3.2% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 1% | -1.0% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.2% | 76.7% | -1.5% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 15.2% | 13.5% | 1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.5% | 37.2% | 2.3% |
| Christian | 49.8% | 46.2% | 3.6% |
| Muslim | 5.6% | 6.5% | -0.9% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Holly Street 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 -30.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Holly Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2025-05-07 | £218,264 |
| 47 Holly Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2023-11-28 | £175,902 |
| 47 Holly Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2023-04-28 | £87,976 |
| 17 Holly Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £174,000 | 2022-12-01 | £184,519 |
| 13 Holly Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £122,000 | 2021-03-19 | £157,277 |
M43 6WL 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 | 128 |
| Retired | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Other | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Education | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collyhurst Nursery School Teignmouth Avenue , Collyhurst M40 7QD | 4out of 4 | 3,971 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 | 399 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Willibrord's RC Primary School Vale Street , Clayton M11 4WR | 3out of 4 | 655 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Road Primary Academy Manchester Road , Droylsden M43 6GD | 2out of 4 | 965 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Higher Openshaw Community School Saunton Road , Higher Openshaw M11 1AJ | 3out of 4 | 1,053 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenside Primary School Greenside Lane , Droylsden M43 7RA | 3out of 4 | 1,228 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 | 984 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield High School for Girls Fairfield Avenue , Droylsden M43 6AB | 4out of 4 | 1,849 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Belle Vue 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 1,930 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The East Manchester Academy 60 Grey Mare Lane , Beswick M11 3DS | 2out of 4 | 2,118 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wright Robinson College Abbey Hey Lane , Gorton M18 8RL | - not rated | 2,649 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 | 1,919 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LTE Group Whitworth House , Whitworth St M11 2WH | - not rated | 2,168 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Xaverian College Lower Park Road , M14 5RB | - not rated | 5,330 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 | 1,745 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridge College Openshaw Campus , Whitworth Street M11 2GR | - not rated | 2,272 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Brook Academy Dean Street , Failsworth M35 0DQ | 2out of 4 | 2,747 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawthorns School Sunnyside Moss Campus , Lumb Lane M34 5SF | 4out of 4 | 2,811 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Gorton Hideout Youth Zone , 1 Queens Avenue M12 5PX | - not rated | 2,947 yd | Other independent school | 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 | 330 yd | |
| Golden House International Restaurant | 913 Ashton New Road | 536 yd | |
| Cafe 11 | 1046 Ashton New Road | 571 yd | |
| Kakoli Restaurant | Kakoli Restaurant, 242 Manor Road | 587 yd | |
| Mums Cafe | 657 Ashton New Road | 747 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haddon Hall Hotel | Haddon Hall Hotel, Haddon Hall Road | 311 yd | |
| Halfway House Hotel | Halfway House Pub, 435 Manchester Road | 601 yd | |
| Buxton Inn | Buxton Inn, 339 Manchester Road | 748 yd | |
| Strawberry Duck | 76 Crabtree Lane | 770 yd | |
| Jolly Carter Inn | Jolly Carter Inn, 231 Manchester Road | 1,042 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucky Panda | Lucky Panda, 457 Edge Lane | 130 yd | |
| Chinese Express | Chinese Express, 47 North Road | 131 yd | |
| Chicken Hut & Curry House | 853 Ashton New Road | 528 yd | |
| Clayton Pizza and Chicken House | 859 Ashton New Road | 528 yd | |
| Burgerfy | Burgerfy, 302 Edge Lane | 555 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hewlett Johnson Playing Fields SEYMOUR ROAD SOUTH | grass pitches | 231 yd |
| Sunnybank Park LEWIS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 380 yd |
| Droylsden Academy (Closed) Manor Road | grass pitches | 785 yd |
| Droylsden Academy MANOR ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 799 yd |
| Greenside Lane Playing Fields ASH TREE AVENUE | grass pitches | 937 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 | 208.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 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.