M43 is a postcode district in Tameside, North West, covering 599 active and 126 retired postcodes.
The largest share of M43 (13%) is characterised by a traditional working-class terrace area — affordable but economically pressured, alongside a deprived but diverse community with strong neighbourhood identity (12%). This mix of 10 distinct neighbourhood types makes M43 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in M43 are around £190k, down 10.1% year-on-year. Safety: Crime rates across M43 are low at 0 per 1,000 residents — below the national average and reassuring for families considering the area. An average age of 41 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full M43 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
M43 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the M43 postcode area.
21,840
41
£ 37,650 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. M43's 65% ownership and 41-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 10.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-09)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Fairfield Road Primary School
St Mary's CofE Primary School
St Stephen's RC Primary School
Laurus Ryecroft
Droylsden Academy
Fairfield High School for Girls
Manchester Road Primary Academy
Moorside Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
25 nearby- Premier - Greenside Lane Multisaver
- Ayaan Superstore
- Londis H And D Mini Market
- Omars Mini Market
- Sonik News
- + 20 more
Pub, NightClub
19 nearby- Buxton Inn
- Church Inn
- Droylsden A F C
- Droylsden Catholic Club
- Droylsden Cricket Club
- + 14 more
Restaurant, Cafe
22 nearby- Central Cafe And Sweet Creations
- Glamour Cafe Cuisine
- The Jam Works
- Active Medlock Sky High Adventure
- Bakewell MCR
- + 17 more
Takeaway Shop
28 nearby- The Maazi Droylsden
- Bollywood Spice
- Bombay Spice
- Boston Fried Chicken
- Burgerfy
- + 23 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- B And M Bargains
- Iceland
- Tesco
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Area Profile: M43 · Data under Open Government Licence