Postcode Analysis Tameside, North West

LUNE WALK, M43 6DF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LUNE WALK, M43 6DF.

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Population

257

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 38,100 /yr

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Employed

27%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: M43 6DF 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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1/10
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7/10
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1/10
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7/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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7/10
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Area Character

With 65% social renting, M43 6DF is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

M43 6DF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Lune Walk, 0.5km from Fairfield in Droylsden. Administratively it sits within Droylsden East ward and the Ashton-under-Lyne constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, M43 6DF is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 65% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 17% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

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 6DF are sourced from Output Area E00030387 (shared with 14 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 6DF. The average age is 46.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British84.2%
Asian / British Asian3.8%
Black / African / Caribbean5.4%
Other / Mixed6.5%

Economic Activity

27%Active
FT: 17%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

school Local Schools

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St Mary's CofE Primary School

Good222 pupils0.2 km
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Moorside Primary School

Good419 pupils0.6 km
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Fairfield High School for Girls

Good974 pupils0.6 km
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Fairfield Road Primary School

Good448 pupils0.6 km
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St Anne's RC Primary School

Good234 pupils0.7 km
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St Stephen's RC Primary School

Good419 pupils0.8 km
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Hawthorns School

Outstanding170 pupils0.8 km
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Aldwyn Primary School

Good438 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • Mikes Newsagents0.9 km
  • Greggs0.3 km
  • Poundland0.4 km
  • Brambles Bakery0.6 km
  • JND Paresh Stores0.2 km
  • + 9 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

13 nearby
  • Church Inn0.1 km
  • Droylsden Working Mens Club0.9 km
  • Jolly Carter Inn0.9 km
  • Audenshaw Masonic Hall0.6 km
  • Droylsden A F C0.4 km
  • + 8 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

13 nearby
  • Industry0.2 km
  • Mumbai To London Cafe0.2 km
  • Papa Johns Pizza0.1 km
  • Safari Tearoom0.4 km
  • The Hideout0.2 km
  • + 8 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • B And M Bargains0.4 km
  • Iceland0.4 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

21 nearby
  • Bollywood Spice0.2 km
  • Bombay Spice0.2 km
  • Fai Wong0.6 km
  • Giovannis0.2 km
  • Imperial Garden0.9 km
  • + 16 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Warren Guest House0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Fairfield0.8 km
  • Gorton1.9 km
  • Guide Bridge2.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Buller Street0.1 km
  • Buller Street0.1 km
  • Williamson Lane0.1 km
  • Williamson Lane0.1 km
  • Ashton Hill Lane0.1 km