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Droylsden Central

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About

Droylsden Central is a residential and commercial district at the heart of the town. The area is anchored by the modern Droylsden Market, a covered shopping precinct that serves as a key retail hub. Surrounding streets contain a mix of local independent businesses, supermarkets, and essential services. Residential terraced housing extends from the central core, providing homes in close proximity to these amenities.

A defining local landmark is the historic Droylsden Town Hall, a prominent civic building with a distinctive clock tower. The area's layout is practical, with the Ashton Canal running along its western edge, offering a route for walkers and cyclists. Public transport connections, including frequent bus services along Market Street, link the centre to surrounding districts of Tameside and towards Manchester.

Area overview

On average Droylsden Central has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 91 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 17.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Droylsden Central is £43,929 per year. There are 5 schools in Droylsden Central: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good). Droylsden Central is home to around 9,538 people, with a population density of about 4,947.4 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
91
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
17.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Droylsden Central Population
9,538
Population density
4,947.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
34.28(-8%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.17(+24%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.74(+31%)
Public order
11.64(+15%)
Other theft
9.23(+40%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,862
82.42%
African
350
3.67%
Other White
259
2.72%
Pakistani
188
1.97%
Chinese
132
1.38%
Total population: 9,539

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,728
22.74%
No qualifications
1,717
22.6%
Level 3 (A level)
1,379
18.15%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,157
15.23%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
897
11.8%
Total 16+ residents: 7,599

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,233
30.92%
Owns outright
1,173
29.41%
Private landlord or letting agency
824
20.66%
Other social rented
483
12.11%
Social rents from council
184
4.61%
Total households: 3,988

Property prices in Droylsden Central

Based on 64 recent sales, the median property price is £213,750 in Droylsden Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £399,950.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Droylsden Central in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Droylsden Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached3£318,000
Flats3£163,000
Semi-Detached31£233,000
Terraced27£185,000

10 years median price trend in Droylsden Central

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Droylsden Central.

All postcodes in Droylsden Central

M437UZ

Chaucer Avenue

M436AY

Fairfield Road

M437NJ

Shrewsbury Road

M437QA

Somerset Road

M436EX

Farrar Road

M436PG

Oakfield Avenue

M437PQ

Gloucester Road

M436EY

Lyme Grove

M437NA

Chappell Road

M437PB

Cypress Road

M437WA

Chappell Road

M437YQ

Shakespeare Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.