Affluence in M43 6PQ
How M43 6PQ ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Droylsden Central
- Council
- Tameside
- Region
- North West
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,349 (2024)
How well off M43 6PQ is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the M43 6PQ area averages decile 4.0 of 10 — more deprived than most of England. Its weakest domain is health and disability (decile 3.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Health and disability3.0
- Income4.0
- Employment4.0
- Crime4.0
- Living environment4.0
- Children in low-income families4.0
- Older people in low-income households4.0
- Education and skills5.0
- Barriers to housing and services6.0
Household income
ONS's estimate of mean household income before tax, 2022/23. Published for neighbourhoods of around 7,000 people; areas spanning several are weighted by households.
Who is in work
Across England, 55.7% of adults are in work; the M43 6PQ area is broadly in line with that, at 57.2%. 21.3% are retired and 4.6% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the M43 6PQ area is below that, at 25%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the M43 6PQ area is well below that, at 21.3%. 22.7% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood M43 6PQ sits in (Droylsden Central): about 1,349 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.