Postcode Analysis Tameside, North West

FAIRFIELD ROAD, M43 6AJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FAIRFIELD ROAD, M43 6AJ.

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Population

395

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 36,500 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: M43 6AJ 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.

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10/10
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3/10
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5/10
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2/10
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9/10
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3/10
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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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Area Character

M43 6AJ has a significant social housing presence — 66% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

M43 6AJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Fairfield Road, 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 6AJ is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 36) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 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.

Property: With prices averaging £180k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 6AJ are sourced from Output Area E00030389 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for M43 6AJ. 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

White / British66.3%
Asian / British Asian11.6%
Black / African / Caribbean16.7%
Other / Mixed5.4%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 120,500

12 sales · Mean £ 119,610

Flat

£ 180,000

1 sales · Mean £ 180,000

school Local Schools

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Fairfield Road Primary School

Good448 pupils0.1 km
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Fairfield High School for Girls

Good974 pupils0.2 km
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St Anne's RC Primary School

Good234 pupils0.6 km
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Manchester Road Primary Academy

Good371 pupils0.7 km
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St Mary's CofE Primary School

Good222 pupils0.7 km
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Droylsden Academy

Good929 pupils0.7 km
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St Clement's CofE Primary School

Good236 pupils0.8 km
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St Stephen's RC Primary School

Good419 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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
fastfood

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
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

14 nearby
  • Audenshaw Masonic Hall0.6 km
  • Droylsden A F C0.9 km
  • Fairfield Arms0.6 km
  • The Beehive0.6 km
  • Buxton Inn0.8 km
  • + 9 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • B And M Bargains0.6 km
  • Iceland0.6 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Morrisons0.9 km
  • Lidl0.9 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Warren Guest House0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Fairfield0.7 km
  • Gorton1.3 km
  • Belle Vue2.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Grove Street0.0 km
  • Grove Street0.0 km
  • Peel Street0.2 km
  • Peel Street0.2 km
  • Droylsden Wharf Road0.3 km