M43 6DS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Franklyn Road, 0.2km from Fairfield in Droylsden. Administratively it sits within Droylsden East ward and the Ashton-under-Lyne constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. The 35 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (47% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Property: With prices averaging £168k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 29.2% 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 6DS are sourced from Output Area E00177721 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FRANKLYN ROAD, M43 6DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FRANKLYN ROAD, M43 6DS.
604
35
£ 36,500 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
M43 6DS is a mixed residential postcode — average age 35, 68% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £168k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 29.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for M43 6DS. The average age is 34.9. 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: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 130,000
3 sales · Mean £ 138,666
school Local Schools
Fairfield Road Primary School
St Mary's CofE Primary School
Fairfield High School for Girls
Droylsden Academy
Manchester Road Primary Academy
St Stephen's RC Primary School
Moorside Primary School
St Anne's RC Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
17 nearby- Mikes Newsagents0.6 km
- Brambles Bakery0.9 km
- JND Paresh Stores0.3 km
- Poundstretcher0.4 km
- Osho's Convenience Store1.0 km
- + 12 more
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- Audenshaw Masonic Hall0.7 km
- Droylsden A F C0.6 km
- Fairfield Arms0.7 km
- The Beehive0.3 km
- Buxton Inn0.8 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Moravian College0.4 km
- Roma Cafe0.3 km
- The Pearl Restaurant, Bar And Lounge0.7 km
- Industry0.3 km
- Kakoli Restaurant1.0 km
- + 9 more
Takeaway Shop
21 nearby- Daystar0.3 km
- Donnerism0.3 km
- Raajas0.4 km
- J's Kitchen0.8 km
- Bollywood Spice0.3 km
- + 16 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Warren Guest House0.7 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- B And M Bargains0.3 km
- Iceland0.3 km
- Tesco0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Fairfield0.9 km
- Gorton1.6 km
- Guide Bridge2.5 km
Bus Stops
- Scott Road0.1 km
- Tesco0.1 km
- Tesco Superstore0.2 km
- Tesco Superstore0.2 km
- Tesco0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: M436DS · Data under Open Government Licence