Chelwood Drive is in Droylsden, Manchester and in Tameside district. M43 7QT is located in the Droylsden West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ashton-under-Lyne. This postcode has been in use since 1997-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Chelwood Drive, Droylsden, Manchester, M43 7QT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M43 7QR, M43 7YR, M43 7SL, M43 7US, M43 7RN, M43 7RW, M43 7SJ, M43 7RL, M43 7QQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding M43 7QT has a slightly higher male population, with 51.7% 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 | 51.1% | 48.3% | -2.8% | 51.0% | -2.7% |
| Male | 48.9% | 51.7% | 2.8% | 49.0% | 2.7% |
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 | 27.7% | 39.5% | 11.8% | 37.9% | 1.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.8% | 49.4% | -11.4% | 44.2% | 5.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 1.8% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 4.2% | 5.2% | 1.0% | 9.1% | -3.9% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 3.3% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.6% | 48% | -0.6% | 48.4% | -0.4% |
| Good health | 36% | 37.1% | 1.1% | 33.6% | 3.5% |
| Fair health | 11.8% | 10% | -1.8% | 12.7% | -2.7% |
| Bad health | 3% | 4% | 1.0% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.9% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.5% | 16.1% | -5.4% | 18.2% | -2.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.5% | 11.7% | -4.8% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.8% | 14.7% | -6.1% | 13.4% | 1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.4% | 8.8% | 3.4% | 5.3% | 3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.5% | 19.8% | 3.3% | 16.9% | 2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 15% | 27.5% | 12.5% | 33.8% | -6.3% |
| Other | 4.2% | 1.5% | -2.7% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 97.3% | 89.9% | -7.4% | 81.4% | 8.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
In this area, 89.7% 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 | 99.1% | 89.7% | -9.4% | 83.2% | 6.5% |
| European Union | 0% | 7.6% | 7.6% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.9% | 89.7% | -8.2% | 83.2% | 6.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 9.8% | -5.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.8% | 76.7% | 5.1% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 3.6% | 0.9% | 2.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 10.9% | 13.5% | -2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.8% | 37.2% | -0.4% |
| Christian | 57.1% | 46.2% | 10.9% |
| Muslim | 2.1% | 6.5% | -4.4% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chelwood Drive 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Chelwood Drive, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2022-10-31 | £305,059 |
| 1 Chelwood Drive, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £143,000 | 2022-05-12 | £162,770 |
| 5 Chelwood Drive, Manchester, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £126,000 | 2021-03-10 | £148,235 |
| 5 Chelwood Drive, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £126,000 | 2021-03-10 | £166,630 |
| 11 Chelwood Drive, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £156,000 | 2017-04-21 | £267,324 |
M43 7QT 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 | 106 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Construction | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Education | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trafalgar Nursery School John Street East , OL7 0NH | - not rated | 3,678 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilshaw Nursery School Store Street , OL7 9QA | - not rated | 4,186 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ancoats Nursery School Palmerston Street , Ancoats M12 6PE | - not rated | 4,388 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Collyhurst Nursery School Teignmouth Avenue , Collyhurst M40 7QD | 4out of 4 | 4,836 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whiteacre Nursery School Romney Street , OL6 9HU | - not rated | 4,982 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenside Primary School Greenside Lane , Droylsden M43 7RA | - not rated | 315 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenside Primary School Greenside Lane , Droylsden M43 7RA | 3out of 4 | 315 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's RC Primary School Chappell Road , Droylsden M43 7NA | - not rated | 717 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 | 717 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Road Primary Academy Manchester Road , Droylsden M43 6GD | 3out of 4 | 851 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Droylsden School Mathematics and Computing College for Girls Manor Road , Droylsden M43 6QD | - not rated | 492 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Droylsden Academy Manor Road , M43 6QD | 3out of 4 | 605 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield High School for Girls Fairfield Avenue , Droylsden M43 6AB | 3out of 4 | 1,520 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Fairfield High School for Girls Fairfield Avenue , Droylsden M43 6AB | - not rated | 1,520 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Gregory's RC High School Stopford Street , Higher Openshaw M11 1FG | - not rated | 1,639 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connell Co-Op College 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 2,835 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LTE Group Whitworth House , Whitworth St M11 2WH | - not rated | 2,937 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Manchester College Openshaw Campus , Ashton Old Road M11 2WH | - not rated | 2,937 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tameside College Beaufort Road , OL6 6NX | - not rated | 5,461 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Vale School 329 North Road , Clayton M11 4NY | - not rated | 1,081 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton Old Road Independent School 1484 Ashton Old Road , Openshawe M11 1HL | - not rated | 1,795 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Settlement New Roundhouse , 1328-1330 Ashton Old Road M11 1JG | - not rated | 1,834 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Progressive School 1524 Ashton Old Road , M11 1HN | - not rated | 1,839 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Greens ENS 202 Droylsden Road , Newton Heath M40 1NZ | - not rated | 1,940 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peggies Kitchen | Peggies Kitchen, 250 Greenside Lane | 73 yd | |
| Four Four Brew At Droylsden Community & Sports Centre | Four Four Brew At Droylsden Community Sports Centre, 96 Lewis Road | 591 yd | |
| Costa Drive Thru | Moorside Retail Park, Moorside Road | 747 yd | |
| Kakoli Restaurant | Kakoli Restaurant, 242 Manor Road | 916 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pig On The Wall | Pig On The Wall, Greenside Lane | 244 yd | |
| Haddon Hall Hotel | Haddon Hall Hotel, Haddon Hall Road | 545 yd | |
| Droylsden Catholic Club | Droylsden Catholic Club, Sunnyside Road | 743 yd | |
| Jolly Carter Inn | Jolly Carter Inn, 231 Manchester Road | 884 yd | |
| Buxton Inn | Buxton Inn, 339 Manchester Road | 938 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gwafuvegan | Gwafuvegan, 152 Sunnyside Road | 433 yd | |
| Sues Ltd | Sues Ltd, 1 Chappell Road | 528 yd | |
| Mr Lin | Mr Lin, 5 Manor Road | 528 yd | |
| Chinese 4 U | Chinese 4 U, 106 Sunnyside Road | 539 yd | |
| Chinese Express | Chinese Express, 47 North Road | 725 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, Manchester Road | 984 yd | |
| B And M Bargains | Greenside Shopping Centre, Greenside Lane | 1,001 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit 19 - 20 Greenside Shopping Centre, Greenside Lane | 1,001 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Greenside Lane Playing Fields ASH TREE AVENUE | grass pitches | 238 yd |
| Greenside Primary School GREENSIDE LANE | grass pitches | 315 yd |
| Droylsden Academy (Closed) Manor Road | grass pitches | 492 yd |
| Droylsden Academy MANOR ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 501 yd |
| Sunnybank Park LEWIS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 597 yd |
| Muscle & Fitness 2000 UNIT 25 UNIT 25 GREENSIDE LANE | health and fitness suite | 906 yd |
| Medlock Street Playing Fields BELL STREET | grass pitches | 1,033 yd |
| Oakfield Gardenfold Way | grass pitches | 1,054 yd |
| Hewlett Johnson Playing Fields SEYMOUR ROAD SOUTH | grass pitches | 1,063 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 | 93.8% |
| 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 | 114.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.