M43 6AF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.1km from Fairfield in Droylsden. Administratively it sits within Droylsden East ward and the Ashton-under-Lyne constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, M43 6AF is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. Outside of residential hours, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. At 36 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 66% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 34% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Tameside.
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 6AF are sourced from Output Area E00030389 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
M43 6AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for M43 6AF.
395
36
£ 36,500 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: M43 6AF falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 66% of tenure in M43 6AF — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. 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 6AF. The average age is 35.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
school Local Schools
Fairfield Road Primary School
Fairfield High School for Girls
St Anne's RC Primary School
Manchester Road Primary Academy
St Mary's CofE Primary School
Droylsden Academy
St Clement's CofE Primary School
St Stephen's RC Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
27 nearby- Openshaw Superstore0.8 km
- Mikes Newsagents0.3 km
- Farmfoods0.9 km
- Go Local - Openshaw Mini Market0.8 km
- Greggs0.9 km
- + 22 more
Restaurant, Cafe
19 nearby- Marco Reas Diner0.9 km
- Moravian College0.2 km
- Roma Cafe0.5 km
- The Pearl Restaurant, Bar And Lounge0.7 km
- Industry0.5 km
- + 14 more
Takeaway Shop
26 nearby- 333 Take Away0.9 km
- Cluck N Crust0.8 km
- Foodaholic0.7 km
- Lucky's0.8 km
- Daystar0.6 km
- + 21 more
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- Audenshaw Masonic Hall0.6 km
- Droylsden A F C0.8 km
- Fairfield Arms0.6 km
- The Beehive0.6 km
- Buxton Inn0.8 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- B And M Bargains0.6 km
- Iceland0.6 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- Morrisons0.9 km
- Lidl0.9 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Warren Guest House0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Fairfield0.7 km
- Gorton1.3 km
- Belle Vue2.5 km
Bus Stops
- Grove Street0.1 km
- Grove Street0.1 km
- Peel Street0.2 km
- Peel Street0.2 km
- Droylsden Wharf Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: M436AF · Data under Open Government Licence