M43 6AL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Fairfield Road, 0.3km from Fairfield in Droylsden. Administratively it sits within Droylsden East ward and the Ashton-under-Lyne constituency.
Day-to-day life in M43 6AL has the character of a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. The daytime character shifts — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.
Property: With prices averaging £141k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 84.0% year-on-year. 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 6AL are sourced from Output Area E00030388 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FAIRFIELD ROAD, M43 6AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FAIRFIELD ROAD, M43 6AL.
259
38
£ 36,500 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: M43 6AL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
M43 6AL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 38, 48% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 84.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for M43 6AL. The average age is 37.7. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 129,250
8 sales · Mean £ 138,937
school Local Schools
Fairfield Road Primary School
Fairfield High School for Girls
Manchester Road Primary Academy
St Anne's RC Primary School
St Clement's CofE Primary School
Droylsden Academy
St Mary's CofE Primary School
St Stephen's RC Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
29 nearby- Openshaw Superstore0.7 km
- Mikes Newsagents0.1 km
- Farmfoods0.8 km
- Go Local - Openshaw Mini Market0.7 km
- Greggs0.7 km
- + 24 more
Restaurant, Cafe
19 nearby- Marco Reas Diner0.7 km
- Moravian College0.3 km
- Roma Cafe0.6 km
- The Pearl Restaurant, Bar And Lounge0.8 km
- Industry0.6 km
- + 14 more
Takeaway Shop
26 nearby- 333 Take Away0.8 km
- Cluck N Crust0.7 km
- Foodaholic0.6 km
- Lucky's0.7 km
- Daystar0.7 km
- + 21 more
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- Audenshaw Masonic Hall0.6 km
- Droylsden A F C1.0 km
- Fairfield Arms0.6 km
- The Beehive0.7 km
- Buxton Inn0.7 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- B And M Bargains0.7 km
- Iceland0.7 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Morrisons0.8 km
- Lidl0.8 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Warren Guest House0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Fairfield0.8 km
- Gorton1.2 km
- Belle Vue2.4 km
Bus Stops
- Peel Street0.1 km
- Grove Street0.1 km
- Grove Street0.1 km
- Peel Street0.1 km
- Gransmoor Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: M436AL · Data under Open Government Licence