Postcode Analysis Tameside, North West

M43 6AY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for M43 6AY.

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Population

259

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 36,500 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: M43 6AY falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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10/10
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7/10
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4/10
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8/10
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3/10
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10/10
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4/10
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8/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British75.7%
Asian / British Asian10.8%
Black / African / Caribbean6.9%
Other / Mixed6.6%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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Fairfield Road Primary School

Good448 pupils0.2 km
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Fairfield High School for Girls

Good974 pupils0.3 km
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Manchester Road Primary Academy

Good371 pupils0.6 km
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St Clement's CofE Primary School

Good236 pupils0.6 km
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St Anne's RC Primary School

Good234 pupils0.7 km
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Droylsden Academy

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

Good222 pupils0.9 km
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Higher Openshaw Community School

Good305 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
fastfood

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
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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

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
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Lidl0.7 km
  • B And M Bargains0.8 km
  • Iceland0.8 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Morrisons0.7 km
hotel

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