Suffolk Avenue is in Droylsden, Manchester and in Tameside district. M43 7PP 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 Suffolk Avenue, Droylsden, Manchester, M43 7PP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M43 7PD, M43 7PB, M43 7PF, M43 7PS, M43 7PN, M43 7PH, M43 7PW, M43 7PE, M43 7PR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around M43 7PP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% | 50.7% | 0.4% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 49.7% | 49.3% | -0.4% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around M43 7PP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.4% 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 | 49.6% | 48.4% | -1.2% | 37.9% | 10.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.7% | 27.6% | -3.1% | 44.2% | -16.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 5% | 3.7% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 10.4% | 2.1% | 9.1% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 9.2% | 6.3% | -2.9% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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 | 42.3% | 46.8% | 4.5% | 48.4% | -1.6% |
| Good health | 34.9% | 29.9% | -5.0% | 33.6% | -3.7% |
| Fair health | 15.1% | 15.3% | 0.2% | 12.7% | 2.6% |
| Bad health | 5.7% | 5.2% | -0.5% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 2.9% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
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 | 34.6% | 23.5% | -11.1% | 18.2% | 5.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.8% | 9% | -6.8% | 9.6% | -0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18% | 16.3% | -1.7% | 13.4% | 2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 6.3% | 5.4% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.9% | 18.6% | 3.7% | 16.9% | 1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.8% | 24% | 12.2% | 33.8% | -9.8% |
| Other | 3.9% | 2.3% | -1.6% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86% 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% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 2.5% | 2.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 97.7% | 86% | -11.7% | 81.4% | 4.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 89.2% 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 | 99.3% | 89.2% | -10.1% | 83.2% | 6.0% |
| European Union | 0% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 3.3% | 3.0% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.7% | 89.2% | -8.5% | 83.2% | 6.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 9.8% | -4.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.4% | 76.7% | -0.3% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Middle East | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 17% | 13.5% | 3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.3% | 37.2% | 6.1% |
| Christian | 49.8% | 46.2% | 3.6% |
| Muslim | 4.2% | 6.5% | -2.3% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 2.3% | 6.0% | -3.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Suffolk 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. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -23.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Suffolk Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2022-06-10 | £234,796 |
| 13 Suffolk Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £134,000 | 2018-03-23 | £214,320 |
| 15 Suffolk Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £112,500 | 2017-10-09 | £179,129 |
| 21 Suffolk Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £92,000 | 2015-04-27 | £180,494 |
| 19 Suffolk Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2006-11-21 | £201,062 |
| Full-Time Employee | 74 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Education | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collyhurst Nursery School Teignmouth Avenue , Collyhurst M40 7QD | 4out of 4 | 5,245 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenside Primary School Greenside Lane , Droylsden M43 7RA | 3out of 4 | 629 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's RC Primary School Chappell Road , Droylsden M43 7NA | 2out of 4 | 726 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorside Primary School Market Street , Droylsden M43 7DA | 3out of 4 | 1,170 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Failsworth Community Primary School Paddock Lane , Failsworth M35 0NY | 4out of 4 | 1,196 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School Church Street , Droylsden M43 7BR | 3out of 4 | 1,394 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 | 1,154 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Droylsden Academy Manor Road , M43 6QD | 3out of 4 | 1,212 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Failsworth Brierley Avenue , Failsworth M35 9HA | 2out of 4 | 1,894 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield High School for Girls Fairfield Avenue , Droylsden M43 6AB | 4out of 4 | 1,960 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Wright Robinson College Abbey Hey Lane , Gorton M18 8RL | - not rated | 3,010 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 | 3,479 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LTE Group Whitworth House , Whitworth St M11 2WH | - not rated | 3,621 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tameside College Beaufort Road , OL6 6NX | - not rated | 4,987 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton Sixth Form College Darnton Road , OL6 9RL | - not rated | 5,353 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,863 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Teenage Works Failsworth , Partington Street M35 9RD | - not rated | 2,188 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Brook Academy Dean Street , Failsworth M35 0DQ | 2out of 4 | 2,524 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Bridge School Roman Road , Hollinwood OL8 3PH | 4out of 4 | 2,929 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Music Stuff Unit 2 , The Cuthbert Centre M11 2NA | - not rated | 3,156 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Drive Thru | Moorside Retail Park, Moorside Road | 152 yd | |
| Peggies Kitchen | Peggies Kitchen, 250 Greenside Lane | 679 yd | |
| Peter Skala Catering | Brookdale Golf Club, Medlock Road | 781 yd | |
| Active Medlock Sky High Adventure | Medlock Leisure Centre, Gardenfold Way | 840 yd | |
| Bellyfull Cafe | Bellyfull Cafe, 90 Moorside Street | 987 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Droylsden Catholic Club | Droylsden Catholic Club, Sunnyside Road | 546 yd | |
| Pig On The Wall | Pig On The Wall, Greenside Lane | 660 yd | |
| Brookdale Golf Club | Brookdale Golf Club, Medlock Road | 781 yd | |
| Droylsden Cricket Club | Fold Avenue, Fold Avenue | 839 yd | |
| The Bush | Bush Inn, 120 Moorside Street | 985 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese 4 U | Chinese 4 U, 106 Sunnyside Road | 299 yd | |
| Gwafuvegan | Gwafuvegan, 152 Sunnyside Road | 313 yd | |
| Sues Ltd | Sues Ltd, 1 Chappell Road | 801 yd | |
| Mr Lin | Mr Lin, 5 Manor Road | 921 yd | |
| The Maazi | The Maazi, 98 Moorside Street | 979 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oakfield Gardenfold Way | grass pitches | 624 yd |
| Greenside Primary School GREENSIDE LANE | grass pitches | 643 yd |
| Active Medlock GARDENFOLD WAY | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 753 yd |
| Greenside Lane Playing Fields ASH TREE AVENUE | grass pitches | 825 yd |
| Medlock Street Playing Fields BELL STREET | grass pitches | 838 yd |
| Brookdale Golf Club MEDLOCK ROAD | golf | 954 yd |
| Muscle & Fitness 2000 UNIT 25 UNIT 25 GREENSIDE LANE | health and fitness suite | 1,023 yd |
| Droylsden Academy (Closed) Cryer Street | grass pitches | 1,057 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 | 77.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 158.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.