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Droylsden East

About

Droylsden East is a residential ward situated in the eastern part of the town. The area is primarily composed of housing estates, ranging from inter-war semis to more recent developments. It contains several local parks and green spaces, including the grounds around St Mary's Church. The ward is bounded by major roads like the A635 and A57, which connect it to Ashton-under-Lyne and Manchester city centre.

The area is served by Droylsden Academy and a cluster of local shops along Market Street. A notable local feature is the former site of Droylsden's outdoor market, which historically operated near the town centre. The ward's landscape is generally flat, with the Ashton Canal running along its southern boundary, providing a route for walking and cycling away from the main roads.

Area overview

On average Droylsden East has high deprivation and very high crime levels. 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 East is £43,469 per year. There are 5 schools in Droylsden East: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 2 secondary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate

10/10

Crimes per 1k residents

N/A

Deprivation level

8/10

Income level

5/10

Connectivity

N/A

Property prices in Droylsden East

Based on 89 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 in Droylsden East area, with individual transactions ranging from £51,000 up to £490,000.

Price distribution per property type (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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	11	£360,000	£261,629	£283,500	£408,825	£480,000
Flats	7	£120,000	£70,200	£117,500	£146,500	£174,900
Semi-Detached	28	£239,000	£177,100	£208,750	£258,438	£273,250
Terraced	43	£193,000	£131,000	£164,500	£216,250	£256,900

10 years median price trend in Droylsden East

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail