Drayfields is in Droylsden, Manchester and in Tameside district. M43 7ET is located in the Droylsden East 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 Drayfields, Droylsden, Manchester, M43 7ET and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M43 7ES, M43 7ER, M43 7EU, M43 7EX, M43 7JP, M43 7JU, M43 7JG, M43 7JQ, M43 7UG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M43 7ET, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.3% 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 | 54.5% | 53.3% | -1.2% | 51.0% | 2.3% |
| Male | 45.5% | 46.7% | 1.2% | 49.0% | -2.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of M43 7ET there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.5% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 22.8% | 26% | 3.2% | 37.9% | -11.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.9% | 59.5% | -0.4% | 44.2% | 15.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 1% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 7.9% | -1.4% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 5% | 5.6% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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 | 50.4% | 44.7% | -5.7% | 48.4% | -3.7% |
| Good health | 30.3% | 37% | 6.7% | 33.6% | 3.4% |
| Fair health | 13.8% | 13.2% | -0.6% | 12.7% | 0.5% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 3.6% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.6% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 | 19.5% | 17.5% | -2.0% | 18.2% | -0.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.2% | 11% | -5.2% | 9.6% | 1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.5% | 14.3% | -3.2% | 13.4% | 0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.6% | 7.5% | 0.9% | 5.3% | 2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.9% | 19.8% | 4.9% | 16.9% | 2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.9% | 26% | 5.1% | 33.8% | -7.8% |
| Other | 4.3% | 3.9% | -0.4% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.5% 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% | 2.2% | -1.7% | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 3.8% | 1.9% | 3.1% | 0.7% |
| Pakistani | 3.6% | 4.1% | 0.5% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 88.7% | 87.5% | -1.2% | 81.4% | 6.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
In this area, 92.9% 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 | 93.4% | 92.9% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 9.7% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.2% | 4.9% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.7% | 92.9% | 1.2% | 83.2% | 9.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 6.5% | 5.7% | 9.8% | -3.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.2% | 0% | -7.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.1% | 76.7% | 15.4% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 6.5% | 13.5% | -7.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.3% | 37.2% | -8.9% |
| Christian | 61% | 46.2% | 14.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 4.9% | 6.5% | -1.6% |
| Not answered | 2.7% | 6.0% | -3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Drayfields was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Ashton Waterloo average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.9%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 75% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Drayfields, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2024-10-25 | £328,657 |
| 1 Drayfields, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2024-10-16 | £405,686 |
| 9 Drayfields, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £312,500 | 2023-08-24 | £331,524 |
| 21 Drayfields, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2022-08-19 | £411,966 |
| 29 Drayfields, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2021-09-24 | £442,418 |
M43 7ET area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 113 |
| Retired | 85 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Education | 20 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aldwyn Primary School Lumb Lane , Audenshaw M34 5SF | 3out of 4 | 976 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorside Primary School Market Street , Droylsden M43 7DA | 3out of 4 | 1,157 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton West End Primary Academy William Street , OL7 0BJ | 3out of 4 | 1,228 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's RC Primary School Chappell Road , Droylsden M43 7NA | 2out of 4 | 1,426 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School Church Street , Droylsden M43 7BR | 3out of 4 | 1,493 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laurus Ryecroft Lumb Lane , Droylsden M43 7LJ | - not rated | 808 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Droylsden Academy Manor Road , M43 6QD | 3out of 4 | 2,233 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield High School for Girls Fairfield Avenue , Droylsden M43 6AB | 4out of 4 | 2,285 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Audenshaw School Hazel Street , Audenshaw M34 5NB | 3out of 4 | 2,594 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Failsworth Brierley Avenue , Failsworth M35 9HA | 2out of 4 | 2,735 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tameside College Beaufort Road , OL6 6NX | - not rated | 3,374 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton Sixth Form College Darnton Road , OL6 9RL | - not rated | 3,795 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| LTE Group Whitworth House , Whitworth St M11 2WH | - not rated | 4,745 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Connell Coop College 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 4,840 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawthorns School Sunnyside Moss Campus , Lumb Lane M34 5SF | 4out of 4 | 928 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greater Manchester Alternative Provision 87 Blandford Street , Ashton Under Lyne ol6 7hw | - not rated | 1,749 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Safe Start Education 1,2 and 4 Henry Square Chambers , Ashton Under Lyne OL6 7ST | - not rated | 1,912 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Teenage Works Failsworth , Partington Street M35 9RD | - not rated | 3,274 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tameside Pupil Referral Service Globe Lane , SK16 4UJ | 2out of 4 | 3,345 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daisy Patisserie | Daisy Patisserie, 216 Sandy Lane | 443 yd | |
| Frankie & Bennys | Frankie And Bennys Restaurant, Fold Way | 571 yd | |
| Starbucks Coffee Company | Sainsburys Supermarket, 2 Lord Sheldon Way | 571 yd | |
| Notcutts Ashton Park Garden Centre (Cafe) | Notcutts Ashton Park Garden Centre, Lord Sheldon Way | 571 yd | |
| The Tea Cup Cafe | The Tea Cup Cafe, 145 Moorside Street | 622 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sheldon Arms | The Sheldon Arms, Lord Sheldon Way | 571 yd | |
| The Railway Inn | The Railway Inn, 326 Lumb Lane | 588 yd | |
| Strawberry Gardens Inn | Strawberry Gardens Inn, 70 Moorside Street | 754 yd | |
| The Bush | Bush Inn, 120 Moorside Street | 754 yd | |
| The Snipe | Snipe Inn, 387 Manchester Road | 974 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wing Sing Chippy | Wing Sing Chippy, 92 Moorside Street | 754 yd | |
| The Maazi | The Maazi, 98 Moorside Street | 772 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Brendon Drive Playing Fields BRENDON DRIVE | grass pitches | 695 yd |
| Village Gym (Ashton Moss) VILLAGE HOTEL VILLAGE HOTEL PAMIR DRIVE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 884 yd |
| Droylsden Academy (Closed) Cryer Street | grass pitches | 894 yd |
| Lees Park ANNABLE ROAD | grass pitches | 974 yd |
| Active Medlock GARDENFOLD WAY | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,043 yd |
| The Tameside Stadium Richmond Street | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,060 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 | 78.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 151.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.