Postcode Analysis Manchester, North West

FAIRFIELD ROAD, M43 6AT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FAIRFIELD ROAD, M43 6AT.

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Population

352

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 33,200 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: M43 6AT 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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3/10
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7/10
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3/10
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10/10
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2/10
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10/10
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2/10
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10/10
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Area Character

With 45% social renting, M43 6AT 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 6AT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Fairfield Road, 0.4km from Openshaw, Higher in Manchester. Administratively it sits within Clayton & Openshaw ward and the Manchester Central constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, M43 6AT is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 45% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 48% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Manchester.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 0 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 6AT are sourced from Output Area E00180878 (shared with 30 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 6AT. The average age is 37.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British52.4%
Asian / British Asian8.5%
Black / African / Caribbean30.0%
Other / Mixed9.1%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-09)

M43 6AT has low crime rates — 0 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are vehicle crime and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

school Local Schools

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Fairfield Road Primary School

Good448 pupils0.5 km
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St Clement's CofE Primary School

Good236 pupils0.5 km
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Fairfield High School for Girls

Good974 pupils0.6 km
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Manchester Road Primary Academy

Good371 pupils0.6 km
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Varna Community Primary School

Outstanding471 pupils0.7 km
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Higher Openshaw Community School

Good305 pupils0.7 km
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Droylsden Academy

Good929 pupils0.8 km
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St Anne's RC Primary School

Good234 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

25 nearby
  • HA kings0.9 km
  • Aroi Dee Thai0.9 km
  • Happy Star0.7 km
  • Purple Flame1.0 km
  • Maliks Takeaway0.5 km
  • + 20 more
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Retailers - Other

34 nearby
  • Greggs0.9 km
  • Akis Off Licence And News0.7 km
  • JND Paresh Stores0.9 km
  • Pharmaco Chemists Ltd0.3 km
  • B & M Bargains0.3 km
  • + 29 more
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Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • Fitzroy Social Club0.9 km
  • Audenshaw Masonic Hall0.9 km
  • Fairfield Arms0.9 km
  • Strawberry Duck1.0 km
  • Hare & Hounds0.8 km
  • + 6 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

16 nearby
  • McDonalds Restaurant0.3 km
  • Heavens Angels0.9 km
  • Moravian College0.7 km
  • New Golden Dragon International Restaurant0.9 km
  • Clayton Cafe0.9 km
  • + 11 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Lidl0.4 km
  • Morrisons0.4 km
  • Tesco1.0 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Warren Guest House0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gorton0.8 km
  • Fairfield1.0 km
  • Belle Vue2.0 km

Bus Stops

  • St Peter's Upper RCHS (Fairfield Road)0.0 km
  • St Peter's Upper RCHS (Fairfield Road)0.0 km
  • Gransmoor Road0.1 km
  • St Peter'S Upper Rchs (Gransmoor Road)0.1 km
  • St Peter's Upper RCHS0.1 km