Sutton Drive is in Droylsden, Manchester and in Tameside district. M43 7RX 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 Sutton Drive, Droylsden, Manchester, M43 7RX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M43 7QH, M43 7SQ, M43 7SR, M43 7RT, M43 7SU, M43 7SS, M43 7RR, M43 7RS, M40 1GS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding M43 7RX has a slightly higher male population, with 51.6% 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 | 52.9% | 48.4% | -4.5% | 51.0% | -2.6% |
| Male | 47.1% | 51.6% | 4.5% | 49.0% | 2.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of M43 7RX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.2% 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 | 36.1% | 35.8% | -0.3% | 37.9% | -2.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.9% | 51.2% | 0.3% | 44.2% | 7.0% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 2% | 1.1% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 7.7% | 1.2% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 3.3% | -2.4% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.3% | 44.1% | -1.2% | 48.4% | -4.3% |
| Good health | 36.6% | 36.6% | 0.0% | 33.6% | 3.0% |
| Fair health | 12.3% | 14% | 1.7% | 12.7% | 1.3% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 4.3% | 0.0% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 22.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.5% | 21.7% | -4.8% | 18.2% | 3.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.3% | 12.9% | -5.4% | 9.6% | 3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.1% | 15% | -4.1% | 13.4% | 1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.5% | 12.5% | 6.0% | 5.3% | 7.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 13.8% | 1.6% | 16.9% | -3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.6% | 22.5% | 9.9% | 33.8% | -11.3% |
| Other | 4.8% | 1.7% | -3.1% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.9% 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% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 2.9% | 1.5% | 2.5% | 0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 0.8% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 95.3% | 88.9% | -6.4% | 81.4% | 7.5% |
| Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 92.1% 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 | 97.1% | 92.1% | -5.0% | 83.2% | 8.9% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 3.9% | 3.5% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.7% | 92.1% | -4.6% | 83.2% | 8.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 9.8% | -5.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.7% | 76.7% | 9.0% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 9.6% | 13.5% | -3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.8% | 37.2% | -2.4% |
| Christian | 60.9% | 46.2% | 14.7% |
| Muslim | 2.2% | 6.5% | -4.3% |
| Not answered | 2.2% | 6.0% | -3.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sutton Drive 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 -42.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Sutton Drive, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £283,500 | 2025-03-21 | £281,816 |
| 25 Sutton Drive, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £232,500 | 2025-03-19 | £231,371 |
| 6 Sutton Drive, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2024-10-04 | £214,447 |
| 33 Sutton Drive, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2024-05-31 | £269,469 |
| 3 Sutton Drive, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £257,000 | 2022-11-25 | £252,474 |
M43 7RX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 87 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Other | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collyhurst Nursery School Teignmouth Avenue , Collyhurst M40 7QD | 4out of 4 | 4,144 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Willibrord's RC Primary School Vale Street , Clayton M11 4WR | 3out of 4 | 840 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's CofE Junior and Infant School Mabel Street , Newton Heath M40 1GB | 3out of 4 | 950 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Seymour Road Academy Seymour Road South , M11 4PR | 3out of 4 | 1,062 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenside Primary School Greenside Lane , Droylsden M43 7RA | 3out of 4 | 1,069 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Failsworth Community Primary School Paddock Lane , Failsworth M35 0NY | 4out of 4 | 1,102 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,179 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield High School for Girls Fairfield Avenue , Droylsden M43 6AB | 4out of 4 | 2,147 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Laurus Ryecroft Lumb Lane , Droylsden M43 7LJ | - not rated | 2,266 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Failsworth Brierley Avenue , Failsworth M35 9HA | 2out of 4 | 2,334 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Belle Vue 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 2,517 yd | Free schools | 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 | 2,496 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LTE Group Whitworth House , Whitworth St M11 2WH | - not rated | 2,824 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Brook Academy Dean Street , Failsworth M35 0DQ | 2out of 4 | 2,176 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Teenage Works Failsworth , Partington Street M35 9RD | - not rated | 2,330 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Music Stuff Unit 2 , The Cuthbert Centre M11 2NA | - not rated | 2,408 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawthorns School Sunnyside Moss Campus , Lumb Lane M34 5SF | 4out of 4 | 2,735 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridge College Openshaw Campus , Whitworth Street M11 2GR | - not rated | 2,898 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | 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 | 688 yd | |
| Peggies Kitchen | Peggies Kitchen, 250 Greenside Lane | 704 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haddon Hall Hotel | Haddon Hall Hotel, Haddon Hall Road | 477 yd | |
| Nelson Tavern | 1 Hulmes Road | 701 yd | |
| Pig On The Wall | Pig On The Wall, Greenside Lane | 896 yd | |
| Newton Heath Catholic Mens Club | 137 Culcheth Lane | 1,047 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese Express | Chinese Express, 47 North Road | 563 yd | |
| Lucky Panda | Lucky Panda, 457 Edge Lane | 793 yd | |
| Gwafuvegan | Gwafuvegan, 152 Sunnyside Road | 888 yd | |
| Chinese 4 U | Chinese 4 U, 106 Sunnyside Road | 1,063 yd | |
| Summer Sun | 118 Culcheth Lane | 1,082 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Denise'S Body Zone (Closed) Graver Lane | health and fitness suite | 697 yd |
| Sunnybank Park LEWIS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 748 yd |
| Greenside Lane Playing Fields ASH TREE AVENUE | grass pitches | 878 yd |
| Hewlett Johnson Playing Fields SEYMOUR ROAD SOUTH | grass pitches | 881 yd |
| Greenside Primary School GREENSIDE LANE | grass pitches | 964 yd |
| Droylsden Academy (Closed) Manor Road | grass pitches | 976 yd |
| Droylsden Academy MANOR ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 991 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 | 97.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.7% |
| 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 | 207.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.