M43 postcode: what it's like to live there
The M43 district covers Droylsden, Audenshaw, Openshaw & Gorton North. House prices, schools, crime and commuting, from the 6 neighbourhoods it covers.
House prices in M43
Typical sale prices over the latest 12 months by type of home (HM Land Registry), across the district's neighbourhoods.
Commuting
Typical door-to-door times from M43 at the morning rush: getting to the station, the train leaving between 07:00 and 08:45 with the wait included, and the walk at the end. Follow a link for the best places to live for that commute.
- Manchester: 26 min by train, door to door
Primary schools in M43
- Fairfield Road Primary School · M43 6AF · Good or better in every area (2025) · Top 22% in England
- Greenside Primary School · M43 7RA · Good (2023) · Bottom 44% in England
- Manchester Road Primary Academy · M43 6GD · Standards maintained (2024) · Bottom 45% in England
- Moorside Primary School · M43 7DA · Good (2024) · Bottom 16% in England
- St Mary's CofE Primary School · M43 7BR · Remains Good (2024) · Top 32% in England
- St Stephen's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy · M43 7NA · Good (2022) · Bottom 49% in England
Secondary schools in M43
- Droylsden Academy · M43 6QD · Remains Good (2022) · Top 40% in England
- Fairfield High School for Girls · M43 6AB · Good (2022) · Top 15% in England
- Laurus Ryecroft · M43 7LJ · Outstanding (2023) · Top 28% in England
Fee-paying schools in M43
- Hanthorn House School · M43 7BR · Inspected by Ofsted (independent)
Nurseries and pre-schools in M43
- Infinity Childcare Ltd · M43 7AZ
- Launch Pad Pre-School · M43 7BB · Good (Ofsted)
- Space Station Day Nursery · M43 7AZ · Good (Ofsted)
- Fairfield Education & Childcare · M43 6AF · Good (Ofsted)
- Greenside Day Nursery · M43 7RA · Good (Ofsted)
- Sunshine Pre-School · M43 6BH · Good (Ofsted)
GP surgeries in M43
- Market Street Medical Practice · M43 6DE
- Medlock Vale Medical Practice · M43 7BW
- Droylsden Medical Practice · M43 7NP
Neighbourhoods in M43
Each neighbourhood's share of the district's postcodes. Open one for its prices, recent sales, crime, people and more.
| Neighbourhood | Share of M43 | Typical home | Crime | Walk to a Good+ primary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Droylsden East | 37% | £243k | — | 8 min |
| Droylsden Central | 34% | £224k | — | 6 min |
| Droylsden West | 23% | £220k | — | 8 min |
| Audenshaw | 4% | £280k | — | 9 min |
Questions
Where is the M43 postcode?
M43 covers 6 neighbourhoods in Droylsden, Audenshaw, Openshaw & Gorton North, with 624 homes' and businesses' postcodes in use.
How much are houses in M43?
The typical home price across M43's neighbourhoods is £224k, against £300k for England.
What are the schools in M43?
6 primary and 3 secondary state schools have a M43 postcode, plus 1 fee-paying.
How long is the commute from M43?
Door to door by train at the morning rush: Manchester 26 minutes.