M43 0AX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Fairfield in Droylsden. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Droylsden East ward and the Ashton-under-Lyne constituency.
Within the M43 district, this postcode is characterised by a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. By day, the area transitions to a public administration and security character: public administration and security with mainly white workforces. An average age of 41 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets.
The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for M43 0AX are sourced from Output Area E00030379 (shared with 120 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
M43 0AX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for M43 0AX.
386
41
£ 38,100 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
With 38% social renting, M43 0AX is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for M43 0AX. The average age is 41.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
school Local Schools
St Mary's CofE Primary School
Fairfield Road Primary School
Fairfield High School for Girls
Moorside Primary School
St Stephen's RC Primary School
St Anne's RC Primary School
Droylsden Academy
Manchester Road Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Mikes Newsagents0.7 km
- Greggs0.1 km
- Poundland0.3 km
- Brambles Bakery0.7 km
- JND Paresh Stores0.2 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- Church Inn0.1 km
- Droylsden Working Mens Club0.7 km
- Jolly Carter Inn0.7 km
- Audenshaw Masonic Hall0.7 km
- Droylsden A F C0.4 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Industry0.1 km
- Mumbai To London Cafe0.2 km
- Papa Johns Pizza0.1 km
- Safari Tearoom0.3 km
- The Hideout0.1 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- B And M Bargains0.3 km
- Iceland0.2 km
- Tesco0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- Bollywood Spice0.1 km
- Bombay Spice0.2 km
- Fai Wong0.8 km
- Giovannis0.1 km
- Rosa Takeaway0.0 km
- + 15 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Warren Guest House0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Fairfield0.9 km
- Gorton1.8 km
- Guide Bridge2.3 km
Bus Stops
- Canal Street0.1 km
- Trinity Church0.1 km
- Canal Street0.1 km
- Droylsden - Villemoble Square0.1 km
- Droylsden (Manchester Metrolink)0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: M430AX · Data under Open Government Licence