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About

Tameside is a metropolitan borough in Greater Manchester, covering an area of approximately 40 square miles. It is located east of Manchester city centre and includes towns such as Ashton-under-Lyne, Hyde, and Stalybridge. The district is bordered by the Pennines to the east, providing a mix of urban and semi-rural landscapes. Tameside has a population of around 220,000, with a mix of residential, industrial, and green spaces.

The area is known for its historical ties to the textile industry, with former mills and canals reflecting its industrial past. Tameside also features parks like Stamford Park and Werneth Low, offering outdoor recreation. Transport links include the M60 motorway and rail connections to Manchester and beyond. The district has a range of local amenities, schools, and healthcare facilities, serving its communities.

Area overview

On average Tameside has high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 21.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Tameside is £37,538 per year. There are 107 schools in Tameside: 75 primary (2 Outstanding and 63 Good) and 16 secondary (2 Outstanding and 8 Good).

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
21.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Tameside Population
231,073
Population density
2,239.7 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
190,305
82.36%
Pakistani
8,966
3.88%
Bangladeshi
5,842
2.53%
Other White
5,623
2.43%
African
4,115
1.78%
Total population: 231,070

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
30,363
30.51%
Owns with a mortgage
30,158
30.3%
Other social rented
15,569
15.64%
Private landlord or letting agency
15,489
15.56%
Social rents from council
5,556
5.58%
Total households: 99,527

Property prices in Tameside

Based on 2,368 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 in Tameside area, with individual transactions ranging from £42,500 up to £950,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Tameside 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 Tameside over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached306£362,500
Flats178£128,700
Semi-Detached862£240,000
Terraced1,022£180,000

10 years median price trend in Tameside

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Tameside.

All wards in Tameside

Ashton Hurst

Ashton St Michael's

Ashton Waterloo

Audenshaw

Denton North East

Denton South

Denton West

Droylsden East

Droylsden West

Dukinfield

Dukinfield Stalybridge

Hyde Godley

Hyde Newton

Hyde Werneth

Longdendale

Mossley

Stalybridge North

Stalybridge South

St Peter's

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.