Area360 logo

Find postcode

Droylsden East

Interactive map displaying Droylsden East

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
8/10
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(-14%)
Public order
10.88(+8%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.88(+10%)
Shoplifting
9.51(+67%)
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 65 recent sales, the median property price is £232,000 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
Detached10£372,500
Flats5£120,000
Semi-Detached23£255,000
Terraced27£187,500

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

M437SZ

James Street

M437LR

Pailin Drive

M437EL

Egerton Street

M437ES

Martingale Way

M437FJ

Ashton Road

M437FT

Parkfield

M437TR

Magpie Close

M437HE

St Johns Avenue

OL79JZ

Back Lane

M436DH

Trent Walk

M437AJ

Greenside Trading Centre

M437AR

Greenside Lane

M437EQ

Bannerman Road

M437HH

Moorside Street

M437HX

Hoppet Lane

M437HY

Holyoake Street

M437LL

Cross Lane

M437LY

Woodleigh Drive

M437TD

Woodcock Close

M437TU

Raven Close

M437XG

Jasmine Avenue

M430BR

Droylsden East

M437BL

Florence Street

M437EH

Hampson Street

M437EP

Ward Road

M437JW

Bridle Close

M437UG

Benny Lane

M437HF

Royal Avenue

M437UD

Manchester Road

M437UJ

Bracken Close

M437XJ

Richmond Street

M437XU

Fold Avenue

M437EU

Ostlers Gate

M436EP

Manchester Road

M437LP

Brooklands Drive

M437ST

Birchwood

M437BT

Droylsden East

M437GL

Marlborough Grove

M437JX

Sandy Lane

M437ZA

Bridgewater Wharf

M437BB

Baguley Street

M437BU

Lumb Lane

M437FU

Nook View

M437JD

Hawthorn Road

M437XE

Moss Bank Avenue

M436EW

Fieldings Wharf

M437AX

Mary Street

M437FB

Dunkirk Street

M437FS

Howarth Farm Road

M437AF

High Street

M437BD

Williamson Lane

M437GT

Moss Bank Court

M437LA

Lumb Lane

M437UB

Ashton Hill Lane

M437DX

Thornhill Road

M437FE

Luke Road

M437HQ

Moorside Street

M437LD

Lumb Lane

M437XB

Moorside Street

M436TX

Broadway

M437BA

Albert Street

M437TX

Peregrine Crescent

M436EE

Broadway North

M430AY

Manchester Road

M436DX

Gorseyfields

M437EB

Dunkirk Street

M437GQ

Bower Terrace

M437HB

Moorside Street

M437HW

Rosewood Avenue

M437TG

Chaffinch Close

M436TR

King Street

M437JF

Malvern Avenue

M437YB

Moorcroft Street

M437ZH

Albert Street

M437FN

Redesmere Close

M437JJ

Sherwood Avenue

M436DD

Market Street

M437AS

Castle Close

M437JB

Gorse Avenue

M437JR

Warne Avenue

M436FN

Ash Grove

M437EF

Littlemoss Road

M437TL

Larks Rise

M437XF

Robert Owen Street

M430AB

Manchester Road

M437FP

Redesmere Close

M437JY

Heather Avenue

M437LQ

Wayne Close

M437XA

Fold Avenue

M437AL

High Street

M437ET

Drayfields

M437HU

Hawthorn Road

M437SP

Hollybank

M437SW

Garforth Crescent

M437JG

Riding Fold

M437LW

Lees Park Avenue

M437TP

Dovecote

M437UH

Manchester Road

M437LU

Lees Park Way

M436EF

Northway

Data Sources

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