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M43

MANCHESTER

Greater Manchester, North West, England

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M43 covers MANCHESTER in Greater Manchester, North West.

Avg price £222,555
1yr change ▼ 3.9%
Crime 94% below avg
Schools 1 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£222,555

▼ 3.9% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

22% below national avg

Crime Rate

5.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

94% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

9 schools

Broadband Speed

365 Mbps

Property Prices in M43

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in M43 is £222,555, which is 42% below the Greater Manchester average of £381,941.

Properties in M43 cost 22.5% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in M43 have fallen 3.9% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £352,462 108
Semi-detached £233,604 528
Terraced £185,595 360
Flat £169,308 101
All types £222,555 1119

5-Year Price History

£213K £217K £221K £225K £228K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in M43

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 5.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, M43 has a crime rate well 94% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in M43

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

M43 has 9 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 5 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Fairfield Road Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
St Mary's CofE Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Droylsden Academy Secondary Not inspected mi
Fairfield High School for Girls Secondary Good mi
Manchester Road Primary Academy Primary Good mi

1

Outstanding

5

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

239,643

Population

62

Median Age

30%

Owner-Occupied

72%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
30.0%
Private rent
16.0%
Social rent
21.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in M43 are 365.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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365.0 Mbps

Avg Download

66.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

98%

Superfast Coverage

93%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in M43 is collected by Tameside. The Band D rate is £2,086/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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M43 — MANCHESTER

Area Summary

M43 (MANCHESTER) offers affordable property prices (£222,555, 22% below national average), low crime (94% below national average), 9 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (365 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about M43 MANCHESTER

What is the average house price in M43 MANCHESTER?
The average house price in M43 (MANCHESTER) is £222,555, based on 1119 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 22% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 3.9% over the past year.
Is M43 MANCHESTER a safe area to live?
Crime in M43 is significantly below the national average (5.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (0.1 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (0.0 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of M43 MANCHESTER?
The population of M43 (MANCHESTER) is approximately 239,643 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 30% of homes are owner-occupied, 16% are privately rented, and 21% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in M43?
The average broadband download speed in M43 is 365 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 98% of premises, ultrafast to 93%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in M43 MANCHESTER?
There are 9 schools in or near M43. 67% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 5 Good. None require improvement.

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