Throstles Close is in Droylsden, Manchester and in Tameside district. M43 7TS 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 Throstles Close, Droylsden, Manchester, M43 7TS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M43 7TZ, M43 7TD, M43 7TR, M43 7TW, M43 7TU, M43 7TB, M43 7TF, M43 7TA, M43 7TT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around M43 7TS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.5% | 51.1% | -0.4% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 48.5% | 48.9% | 0.4% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 7TS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.5% 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 | 25.7% | 34.6% | 8.9% | 37.9% | -3.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 64.3% | 55.5% | -8.8% | 44.2% | 11.3% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 3.6% | 4% | 0.4% | 9.1% | -5.1% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 5.1% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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 | 53.8% | 50.3% | -3.5% | 48.4% | 1.9% |
| Good health | 31.9% | 34.4% | 2.5% | 33.6% | 0.8% |
| Fair health | 9.6% | 12.1% | 2.5% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 2.9% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 19.3% | 13.3% | -6.0% | 18.2% | -4.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.6% | 9.6% | -4.0% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.3% | 14.1% | -5.2% | 13.4% | 0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 5.9% | 2.0% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.3% | 20.4% | 6.1% | 16.9% | 3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.4% | 33% | 7.6% | 33.8% | -0.8% |
| Other | 4.3% | 3.7% | -0.6% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.7% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.5% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Indian | 2.6% | 2.2% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Pakistani | 1.8% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 2% | 1% | -1.0% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 88.6% | 91.7% | 3.1% | 81.4% | 10.3% |
In this area, 94.2% 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 | 93.9% | 94.2% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 11.0% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.3% | 94.2% | 0.9% | 83.2% | 11.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 5.4% | 4.5% | 9.8% | -4.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 0% | -4.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.3% | 76.7% | 16.6% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 4.8% | 13.5% | -8.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.6% | 37.2% | -7.6% |
| Christian | 62.4% | 46.2% | 16.2% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 3.5% | 6.5% | -3.0% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Throstles Close 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 been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -8.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Throstles Close, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £61,500 | 1997-02-14 | £315,819 |
M43 7TS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 111 |
| Retired | 71 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Education | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moorside Primary School Market Street , Droylsden M43 7DA | 3out of 4 | 1,093 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's RC Primary School Chappell Road , Droylsden M43 7NA | 2out of 4 | 1,155 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Aldwyn Primary School Lumb Lane , Audenshaw M34 5SF | 3out of 4 | 1,276 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenside Primary School Greenside Lane , Droylsden M43 7RA | 3out of 4 | 1,463 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School Church Street , Droylsden M43 7BR | 3out of 4 | 1,469 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 | 303 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Droylsden Academy Manor Road , M43 6QD | 3out of 4 | 1,985 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Failsworth Brierley Avenue , Failsworth M35 9HA | 2out of 4 | 2,214 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield High School for Girls Fairfield Avenue , Droylsden M43 6AB | 4out of 4 | 2,272 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Audenshaw School Hazel Street , Audenshaw M34 5NB | 3out of 4 | 3,061 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tameside College Beaufort Road , OL6 6NX | - not rated | 3,806 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton Sixth Form College Darnton Road , OL6 9RL | - not rated | 4,179 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| LTE Group Whitworth House , Whitworth St M11 2WH | - not rated | 4,531 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Connell Coop College 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 4,532 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 | 1,246 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greater Manchester Alternative Provision 87 Blandford Street , Ashton Under Lyne ol6 7hw | - not rated | 2,177 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 | 2,393 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Teenage Works Failsworth , Partington Street M35 9RD | - not rated | 2,734 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Bridge School Roman Road , Hollinwood OL8 3PH | 4out of 4 | 2,922 yd | Academy special converter | 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 | 229 yd | |
| The Tea Cup Cafe | The Tea Cup Cafe, 145 Moorside Street | 338 yd | |
| Bellyfull Cafe | Bellyfull Cafe, 90 Moorside Street | 526 yd | |
| Active Medlock Sky High Adventure | Medlock Leisure Centre, Gardenfold Way | 813 yd | |
| Frankie & Bennys | Frankie And Bennys Restaurant, Fold Way | 1,081 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Railway Inn | The Railway Inn, 326 Lumb Lane | 240 yd | |
| Strawberry Gardens Inn | Strawberry Gardens Inn, 70 Moorside Street | 526 yd | |
| The Bush | Bush Inn, 120 Moorside Street | 526 yd | |
| Droylsden Cricket Club | Fold Avenue, Fold Avenue | 813 yd | |
| The Sheldon Arms | The Sheldon Arms, Lord Sheldon Way | 1,081 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wing Sing Chippy | Wing Sing Chippy, 92 Moorside Street | 526 yd | |
| The Maazi | The Maazi, 98 Moorside Street | 550 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Droylsden Academy (Closed) Cryer Street | grass pitches | 361 yd |
| Active Medlock GARDENFOLD WAY | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 745 yd |
| Oakfield Gardenfold Way | grass pitches | 788 yd |
| Lees Park ANNABLE ROAD | grass pitches | 894 yd |
| Medlock Street Playing Fields BELL STREET | grass pitches | 1,009 yd |
| Brendon Drive Playing Fields BRENDON DRIVE | grass pitches | 1,036 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 | 179.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 199.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 329.97 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 329.97 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 25 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.