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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

M437AH

St Stephens View

M437TG

Chaffinch Close

M437FS

Howarth Farm Road

M437ZB

Medlock Place

M437JL

Kempton Close

M437HF

Royal Avenue

M437LU

Lees Park Way

M437BR

Church Street

M437LD

Lumb Lane

M437AN

Hart Street

M437HH

Moorside Street

M436FF

Fairway

M437EQ

Bannerman Road

M437TE

Petrel Close

M437DW

Droylsden East

M437JJ

Sherwood Avenue

M437TZ

Peregrine View

M437DD

Moss Street

M437BJ

Williamson Lane

M437LE

Brookside Avenue

M437LS

Hyde Street

M437LJ

Lumb Lane

M436DE

Market Street

M437JT

Primrose Drive

M437LZ

Hawthorn Road

M437EB

Dunkirk Street

M437XF

Robert Owen Street

M437TD

Woodcock Close

M437DA

Market Street

M437FN

Redesmere Close

M437JS

Warne Avenue

M436EA

Market Street

M437BN

Birch Street

M430BR

Droylsden East

M430BQ

Manchester Road

M437FL

Beswick Street

M437YA

Ellen Street

M437UN

Canal Street

M437FE

Luke Road

M437DL

Thornhill Road

M437JW

Bridle Close

M437FG

Market Street

M436EE

Broadway North

M437LG

Lumb Lane

M436TR

King Street

M437TA

Peregrine Crescent

M437DN

Thornhill Road

M436FN

Ash Grove

M437BS

Budworth Gardens

M437BQ

Tabley Gardens

M437JR

Warne Avenue

M437LL

Cross Lane

M437GU

Newton Street

M437SP

Hollybank

M437BU

Lumb Lane

M436DX

Gorseyfields

M437AF

High Street

M436FL

The Crest

M437HD

Moorside Street

M437LA

Lumb Lane

M436TS

Egerton Mews

M345PZ

Manchester Road

M437EU

Ostlers Gate

M436DW

King Street

M437UF

Sandy Lane

M437EL

Egerton Street

M437HB

Moorside Street

M437HT

Moorside Crescent

M437HR

Hazel Close

M437AY

Market Street

M437FT

Parkfield

M437GT

Moss Bank Court

M437AU

Bell Street

M436DH

Trent Walk

M437DJ

Lees Street

M437EH

Hampson Street

M437GN

Hoppet Lane

M437FP

Redesmere Close

M437ET

Drayfields

M437AJ

Greenside Trading Centre

M437YB

Moorcroft Street

M437TU

Raven Close

M436FE

Broadway

M436EP

Manchester Road

M437AG

Medlock Street

M437XH

Moss Bank Avenue

M437HS

Moorside Avenue

M437TY

Starling Close

M437GQ

Bower Terrace

M437FB

Dunkirk Street

M437JA

Park Street

M437TQ

Robins Close

M437JG

Riding Fold

M437YY

Greenside Shopping Centre

M437JQ

Saddle Grove

M437BT

Droylsden East

M437HY

Holyoake Street

M436EH

Southway

M437BD

Williamson Lane

M436XZ

Manchester Road

Data Sources

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