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Droylsden East

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About

Droylsden East is a ward in Tameside with a mainly residential character. Housing here ranges from early 20th‑century terraces to later semi‑detached estates, with local shops and small parades along the main roads serving day‑to‑day needs. The River Tame runs close to the eastern edge of the ward and the river corridor is lined with allotments and pocket parks that are used by local groups. Primary schools, a few community centres and a library act as focal points for neighbourhood activity, and small high‑street businesses cluster near the civic hub.

Public transport includes regular bus services and the East Manchester Metrolink line, which has a stop in Droylsden town centre that links the ward to the tram network. Community sport is visible in the local football pitches and social clubs dotted around the area, and volunteers maintain several greenspaces and play areas. Planning and housing pressures are common topics at council meetings, reflecting ongoing local interest in managing growth while retaining the area’s established community networks.

Area overview

On average Droylsden East has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 82 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 18.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Droylsden East is £43,687 per year. There are 3 schools in Droylsden East: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). Droylsden East is home to around 7,993 people, with a population density of about 3,504.3 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
82
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
18.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Droylsden East Population
7,993
Population density
3,504.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
33.03(-11%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.01(-11%)
Public order
10.88(+7%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.88(+10%)
Shoplifting
9.51(+65%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,909
86.45%
Other White
163
2.04%
African
159
1.99%
Pakistani
131
1.64%
Chinese
112
1.4%
Total population: 7,992

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,573
24.01%
No qualifications
1,423
21.72%
Level 3 (A level)
1,156
17.65%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
961
14.67%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
749
11.43%
Total 16+ residents: 6,551

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,173
33.14%
Owns with a mortgage
1,083
30.6%
Private landlord or letting agency
545
15.4%
Other social rented
483
13.65%
Social rents from council
156
4.41%
Total households: 3,539

Property prices in Droylsden East

Based on 64 recent sales, the median property price is £229,000 in Droylsden East area, with individual transactions ranging from £51,000 up to £490,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Droylsden East 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 East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats7£120,000
Detached8£408,825
Semi-Detached22£247,500
Terraced27£200,000

10 years median price trend in Droylsden East

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

All postcodes in Droylsden East

M437JF

Malvern Avenue

M437HQ

Moorside Street

M437FF

Pickmere Close

M437LY

Woodleigh Drive

M437HA

Flint Street

M437BP

Ashton Road

M437UJ

Bracken Close

M437HG

Moorside Street

M437GR

Glendene Avenue

M437FU

Nook View

M436PE

Manchester Road

M437TL

Larks Rise

M437JH

Langfield Crescent

M437AB

Droylsden East

M437BW

Ashton Road

M437XD

Lawton Street

M437ST

Birchwood

M430AX

Manchester Road

M437AD

Market Street

M436DY

Ashton Hill Lane

M436DF

Lune Walk

M437EF

Littlemoss Road

M437TH

Goldfinch Way

M437ZA

Bridgewater Wharf

M436FJ

Crossway

M437JZ

Heather Avenue

M437GP

Newton Street

M437FA

Lines Road

M430AB

Manchester Road

M437ZR

Williamson Lane

M437BL

Florence Street

M430AY

Manchester Road

M437ES

Martingale Way

M437EP

Ward Road

M437LP

Brooklands Drive

M437ER

The Shires

M437TT

Bittern Drive

M437EN

Oldham Street

M437XU

Fold Avenue

M437AE

Greenside Lane

M437ZP

Meadow View Gardens

M436AD

Fairfield Square

M437AA

Market Street

M437UA

Ashton Hill Lane

M437JB

Gorse Avenue

M437DY

Dunkirk Street

M437UE

Sandy Lane

OL79LA

Kenyon Street

M437TN

Partridge Rise

M437BA

Albert Street

M437DT

Thornhill Road

M437DF

Albion Fold

M437HX

Hoppet Lane

M437TW

Condor Close

OL79JZ

Back Lane

M437HE

St Johns Avenue

M436TX

Broadway

M437TR

Magpie Close

M437EX

Canterfield Close

M437TF

Stonechat Close

M437XA

Fold Avenue

M437ED

Annable Road

M437ZH

Albert Street

M430BN

Manchester Road

M436EW

Fieldings Wharf

M436SF

Droylsden East

M437JU

Sandy Lane

M436FH

Westway

M436DZ

Gorseyfields

M437AR

Greenside Lane

M437AZ

Market Street

M437XJ

Richmond Street

M436FW

Ashton Hill Lane

M437HZ

Holyoake Street

M437HW

Rosewood Avenue

M437UD

Manchester Road

M437DX

Thornhill Road

M437HN

Brian Avenue

M437LT

Andrew Street

M437LQ

Wayne Close

M436TP

Kings Walk

M437EA

Market Street

M437LR

Pailin Drive

M437GS

Myrtle Grove

M437AS

Castle Close

M437GL

Marlborough Grove

M437LH

Lumb Lane

M437UP

Ribble Walk

M437TX

Peregrine Crescent

M437EJ

Hart Avenue

M437FQ

Strawberry Fields

M437ZD

Moorside Street

M437AW

Hart Street

M437XG

Jasmine Avenue

M436TW

Broadway

M437ZS

Droylsden East

M437SW

Garforth Crescent

M437JY

Heather Avenue

M437HU

Hawthorn Road

M436DD

Market Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.