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Droylsden West

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About

Droylsden West is a residential ward situated on the western edge of Tameside, bordering the City of Manchester. The area is characterised by a mix of interwar and post-war housing, primarily terraced and semi-detached homes. Its main thoroughfare is the A635 Manchester Road, which runs through the ward, supporting local shops and services. The area is largely residential in character, with some light industrial units located towards its northern boundaries.

The ward contains several green spaces, including the grounds of St Mary's Church and the playing fields at Droylsden Academy. The Manchester Tame Valley, a waterway, flows along the southern edge of the ward. Historically, the area was part of a broader industrial landscape, with remnants of this past visible in its street patterns and some older buildings. The local community is served by primary schools and facilities centred around the main road.

Area overview

On average Droylsden West has high deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 10.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Droylsden West is £43,279 per year. There are 4 schools in Droylsden West: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
10.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Droylsden West

Median price£224,000
Price per sq ft£272
Sales (last 12 months)97
Typical range (middle 50%)£192K – £249K

Based on 97 recent sales, the median property price is £224,000 (about £272 per square foot) in Droylsden West area, with individual transactions ranging from £115,000 up to £385,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Droylsden West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached6£267,500£265
Semi-Detached70£225,000£279
Terraced21£190,000£259

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Droylsden West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Droylsden West.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£172,000£118,000£101,500
2017£205,000£129,000£105,000
2018£179,950£137,500£122,500
2019£216,750£143,000£124,250
2020£205,000£151,000£137,500
2021£290,000£175,000£150,000
2022£291,000£207,750£176,200
2023£277,500£210,000£185,500
2024£258,000£207,000£180,000
2025£283,500£225,000£188,000
2026£280,000£225,000£219,250
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Droylsden West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Droylsden West.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£201£142£138
2017£180£156£138
2018£214£172£150
2019£223£177£160
2020£210£195£167
2021£259£215£207
2022£310£253£216
2023£307£259£221
2024£276£255£232
2025£247£281£262
2026£278£271£258
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Droylsden West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Droylsden West in the last year.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.