M43 6AY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km from Fairfield in Droylsden. Administratively it sits within Droylsden East ward and the Ashton-under-Lyne constituency.
Day-to-day life in M43 6AY 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.
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 6AY are sourced from Output Area E00030388 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
M43 6AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for M43 6AY.
259
38
£ 36,500 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: M43 6AY falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
M43 6AY 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for M43 6AY. 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
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
Manchester Road Primary Academy
St Clement's CofE Primary School
St Anne's RC Primary School
Droylsden Academy
St Mary's CofE Primary School
Higher Openshaw Community School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
32 nearby- Pharmaco Chemists Ltd0.6 km
- B & M Bargains0.6 km
- Ali Convenience Store1.0 km
- JND Paresh Stores0.6 km
- Poundstretcher0.9 km
- + 27 more
Takeaway Shop
29 nearby- 333 Take Away0.7 km
- Cluck N Crust0.6 km
- Foodaholic0.5 km
- Lucky's0.6 km
- MDK Shawarma1.0 km
- + 24 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- Audenshaw Masonic Hall0.7 km
- Fairfield Arms0.7 km
- The Beehive0.8 km
- Hare & Hounds0.8 km
- Lord Raglan0.7 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
19 nearby- Moravian College0.4 km
- Roma Cafe0.7 km
- The Pearl Restaurant, Bar And Lounge0.9 km
- Age UK0.7 km
- Rainbow Haven0.7 km
- + 14 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Lidl0.7 km
- B And M Bargains0.8 km
- Iceland0.8 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Morrisons0.7 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Warren Guest House0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Fairfield0.8 km
- Gorton1.1 km
- Belle Vue2.3 km
Bus Stops
- Peel Street0.0 km
- Peel Street0.0 km
- Gransmoor Road0.1 km
- Grove Street0.2 km
- Grove Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: M436AY · Data under Open Government Licence