Postcode Analysis Tameside, North West

EDGE LANE, M43 6BA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EDGE LANE, M43 6BA.

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Population

328

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 39,100 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: M43 6BA 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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6/10
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8/10
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5/10
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7/10
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3/10
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10/10
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6/10
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5/10
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Area Character

M43 6BA is a mixed residential postcode — average age 34, 71% 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 6BA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Edge Lane, 0.7km from Openshaw, Higher in Droylsden. Administratively it sits within Droylsden East ward and the Ashton-under-Lyne constituency.

For families considering a move, M43 6BA represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 71% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 0 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £145k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for M43 6BA are sourced from Output Area E00030386 (shared with 20 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 6BA. The average age is 34.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British75.3%
Asian / British Asian10.1%
Black / African / Caribbean8.5%
Other / Mixed6.1%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 108,000

15 sales · Mean £ 113,950

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

M43 6BA 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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Higher Openshaw Community School

Good305 pupils0.5 km
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Manchester Road Primary Academy

Good371 pupils0.5 km
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Fairfield Road Primary School

Good448 pupils0.7 km
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Varna Community Primary School

Outstanding471 pupils0.7 km
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St Clement's CofE Primary School

Good236 pupils0.7 km
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Droylsden Academy

Good929 pupils0.7 km
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Fairfield High School for Girls

Good974 pupils0.8 km
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Seymour Road Academy

Good451 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

29 nearby
  • Manor Wines0.5 km
  • The Barmy Baker0.4 km
  • Akis Off Licence And News0.8 km
  • The Corner Shop0.4 km
  • Gloria Grocer Shop Ltd0.5 km
  • + 24 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Buxton Inn0.4 km
  • Droylsden Working Mens Club0.5 km
  • Halfway House Hotel0.5 km
  • Jolly Carter Inn0.5 km
  • Higher Openshaw W M Club0.5 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

15 nearby
  • Kakoli Restaurant0.5 km
  • Safari Tearoom0.9 km
  • McDonalds Restaurant0.3 km
  • Golden House International Restaurant0.6 km
  • Karibu Yote0.6 km
  • + 10 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

24 nearby
  • Boston Fried Chicken0.5 km
  • Burgerfy0.5 km
  • Dans Fish Bar0.5 km
  • Freddys Chicken And Pizza0.5 km
  • Jubilee 20000.4 km
  • + 19 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Morrisons0.3 km
  • Lidl0.5 km
  • Morrisons Petrol0.9 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Warren Guest House0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gorton0.9 km
  • Fairfield1.3 km
  • Belle Vue2.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Bridge Street0.0 km
  • Bridge Street0.1 km
  • Wheler Street0.2 km
  • Wheler Street0.2 km
  • St Peter's Upper RCHS (Fairfield Road)0.3 km