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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, about 17% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. 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
7/10
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(+29%)
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

Median price£220,000
Price per sq ft£270
Sales (last 12 months)63
Typical range (middle 50%)£190K – £254K

Based on 63 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 (about £270 per square foot) in Droylsden Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £385,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Droylsden Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached5£280,000£278
Semi-Detached38£229,000£270
Terraced19£189,950£270
Flats1£40,000£106

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Droylsden Central

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Droylsden Central.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£175,000£82,000£112,998£101,500
2017£200,000£66,250£130,000£105,000
2018£205,000£120,000£135,000£123,000
2019£241,500£149,000£155,000£126,000
2020£204,250£140,000£153,000£138,000
2021£290,000£130,000£178,000£150,000
2022£292,000£128,000£197,000£175,000
2023£280,000£158,000£207,500£175,000
2024£305,000£142,500£205,000£180,000
2025£327,475£163,000£233,000£187,500
2026£330,000£40,000£221,250£190,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Droylsden Central.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Droylsden Central.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£201£152£138£140
2017£173£145£162£136
2018£240£173£171£145
2019£245£198£180£159
2020£219£194£198£170
2021£306£226£222£203
2022£320£229£252£221
2023£317£240£254£228
2024£323£236£261£232
2025£289£210£271£268
2026£279£106£293£286
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Droylsden Central.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.