The postcode M43 6BQ is located in Tameside, in the county of Greater Manchester. It was introduced in May 1994 and is an active postcode. M43 6BQ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
M43 6BQ is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.8 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of M43 6BQ as Hard-pressed living > Migration and churn > Hard-pressed ethnic mix.
The closest road name to M43 6BQ is Eastwood Avenue which is centered 75 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Buxton Lane and is 30 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 132 m away at Edge Lane (Manchester Metrolink) The closest railway station is Gorton Rail Station, 1.28 km away.
The closest primary school to M43 6BQ (for ages 11 and under) is Manchester Road Primary Academy. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on September 12, 2019.
The local pub for residents of M43 6BQ is Astley Arms and is 4.16 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on March 18, 2019. The nearest takeaway food is available from Ben Ho and is 4.3 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on January 25, 2019.
Residents reported an average download speed of 182.6 Mbps and an average upload speed of 21.1 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 2 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for M43 6BQ is covered by the Greater Manchester police force association and Tameside and Glossop is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to M43 6BQ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to M43 6BQ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode M43 6BQ
| Introduction | May 1994 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from M43 6BQ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Road Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (September 12, 2019) | 205 m |
| Droylsden Academy | Academy | 11-16 | Good (September 15, 2017) | 419 m |
| Higher Openshaw Community School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (May 10, 2018) | 614 m |
| Seymour Road Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (March 12, 2019) | 650 m |
| Fairfield Road Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 15, 2019) | 797 m |
| Greenside Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 925 m | |
| Fairfield High School for Girls | Academy | 11-16 | Outstanding (January 24, 2013) | 942 m |
| St Stephen's RC Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (June 13, 2018) | 1.03 km |
| Varna Community Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (May 20, 2015) | 1.04 km |
| St Clement's CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 12, 2020) | 1.11 km |
| St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (June 23, 2016) | 1.14 km |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (June 13, 2018) | 1.23 km |
| St Willibrord's RC Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 28, 2017) | 1.34 km |
| St Anne's RC Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 3, 2017) | 1.39 km |
| Moorside Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (November 28, 2018) | 1.4 km |
| Music Stuff | Independent school | 11-16 | Good (December 14, 2018) | 1.49 km |
| Wright Robinson College | Academy | 11-16 | Outstanding (October 7, 2021) | 1.67 km |
| Ravensbury Community School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (October 11, 2017) | 1.73 km |
| Abbey Hey Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (October 2, 2019) | 1.81 km |
| St James' CofE Primary School Gorton | Academy | 3-11 | Good (February 15, 2018) | 1.86 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from M43 6BQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Globe Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 2, 2019 | 4.14 km | |
| Astley Arms | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 18, 2019 | 4.16 km | |
| Globe Canteen And Coffee | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 18, 2020 | 4.18 km | |
| Ben Ho | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 25, 2019 | 4.3 km | |
| The Chapel House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 1, 2019 | 4.3 km | |
| Ironworks Sandwich Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 16, 2020 | 4.36 km | |
| Muffins | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 15, 2021 | 4.52 km | |
| Coffee Lounge Cafe | Awaiting Inspection | 4.55 km | |
| Kitchen King | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory March 10, 2020 | 4.55 km | |
| Lucky 4 U | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 9, 2019 | 4.55 km | |
| Pyramid Snooker Hall | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory July 6, 2021 | 4.55 km | |
| S Shop | Awaiting Inspection | 4.55 km | |
| Spice World | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory November 9, 2021 | 4.55 km | |
| Wazs Convenience Store - Premier | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 25, 2019 | 4.55 km | |
| Multi Saver | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 9, 2013 | 4.57 km | |
| Church Street Chippy | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 22, 2019 | 4.58 km | |
| Dukinfield Town Hall | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 7, 2018 | 4.59 km | |
| Golden Palace | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement March 11, 2022 | 4.59 km | |
| Kebabalicious | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory November 9, 2021 | 4.59 km | |
| Kebabalicious | Awaiting Inspection | 4.59 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to M43 6BQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Buxton Lane | 30 m | |
| Buxton Lane | 148 m | |
| Edge Lane Metrolink Stop | 172 m | |
| Edge Lane Metrolink Stop | 179 m | |
| Lewis Road | 182 m | |
| Gorton - Dorney Street | 2.2 km | |
| Longsight - Rainforth Street | 3.69 km | |
| Harpurhey - Westbourne Grove | 4.98 km | |
| Edge Lane (Manchester Metrolink) | 132 m | |
| Edge Lane (Manchester Metrolink) | 192 m | |
| Edge Lane (Manchester Metrolink) | 193 m | |
| Gorton Rail Station | 1.28 km | |
| Fairfield Rail Station | 1.48 km | |
| Fairfield Rail Station | 1.51 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 14.74 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 14.75 km | |
| Terminal One Access | 15 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to M43 6BQ - Data from Dec 2021
| Clayton Vale | Valley | 1.49 km |
| Lumb Clough | Valley | 1.65 km |
| Weir Clough | Valley | 1.66 km |
| Jericho Clough | Valley | 1.86 km |
| Bell Clough | Valley | 1.96 km |
| Gorton Upper Reservoir | 1.97 km | |
| Gorton Lower Reservoir | 2.07 km | |
| Audenshaw Reservoir Number 1 | 2.68 km | |
| Audenshaw Reservoir Number 2 | 2.87 km | |
| Medlock Vale | Valley | 3.04 km |
| Crime Lake | 3.95 km | |
| Moston Vale | Valley | 4.1 km |
| Boodle Wood | 4.21 km | |
| Denton Wood | 4.25 km | |
| Dale Street Basin | 4.53 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for M43 6BQ - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 107 Mbps | 182.6 Mbps | 593 Mbps |
| Upload | 19.5 Mbps | 21.1 Mbps | 39 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 93 | 15.4 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | 428.8 | 36.8 |
Energy usage data for M43 6BQ - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | Greater Manchester |
| Latitude | 53.48027700 |
| Longitude | -2.16257700 |
| OS Easting | 389308 |
| OS Northing | 0398185 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Greater Manchester |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Ashton-under-Lyne |
| Electoral Ward | Droylsden East |
| Local Authority District | Tameside |
| Region / Government Office Region | North West |
| European Electoral Region | North West |
| Local Enterprise Partnership | Primary: Greater Manchester Secondary: |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | Greater Manchester |
| International Territorial Level Code | E08000008 |
| Travel To Work Area | Manchester |
| NHS England Region | North West |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
Tameside and Glossop |
| Cancer Alliance | Greater Manchester |
| Strategic Health Authority (SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB) |
North West |
| Sustainability and Transformation Partnership |
Greater Manchester Health and Social Care Partnership |
| Clinical Comissioning Group (CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
NHS Tameside and Glossop CCG |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Hard-pressed living Group: Migration and churn Subgroup: Hard-pressed ethnic mix |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | Greater Manchester BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Droylsden BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33005763 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Tameside 012 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Tameside 012A |
| Output Area / Small Area | 8D2 |