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Droylsden East

About

Droylsden East is a residential ward in the Tameside borough of Greater Manchester. The area is primarily made up of terraced and semi-detached housing, with pockets of green space like Littlemoss Park providing local recreation. It sits close to the border with Manchester, offering easy access to the city centre via the A57 road.

The ward has a mix of local shops and amenities, particularly around Market Street and Greenside Lane. Public transport links include bus routes connecting to Ashton-under-Lyne and Manchester. Industrial estates on the eastern edge provide employment opportunities, while the nearby Ashton Canal adds a quiet, rural contrast to the urban surroundings.

Area overview

On average Droylsden East has high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 17.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Droylsden East is £37,942 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

1/10

Crimes per 1k residents

N/A

Deprivation level

8/10

Income level

5/10

Social housing

17.4%

Connectivity

N/A

Property prices in Droylsden East

Based on 94 recent sales, the median property price is £216,050 in Droylsden East area, with individual transactions ranging from £51,000 up to £490,000.
By property type: detached homes sit at £355,000; semi-detached at £240,000; terraced at £185,000; flats at £130,000.

10 years price trend in Droylsden East

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2025.