Postcode M43 6AJ is located in a major urban area, within the Droylsden East ward of Tameside in the North West region, and forms part of the Droylsden Central area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 171.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.6× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Droylsden Central is £43,929 per year. The nearest station is Cemetery Road (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.3 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Delamere Park.
Droylsden Central has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,849 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 21% most deprived areas in England.
Droylsden Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 171.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 66.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 16.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Droylsden Central is £43,929 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near M43 6AJ.
Droylsden Central near M43 6AJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Cemetery Road (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Cemetery Road (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Cemetery Road (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.4 mi | Droylsden (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Droylsden (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.4 mi | Fairfield | N/A | Walking directions to Fairfield |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Delamere Park | Small | Walking directions to Delamere Park |
Based on 103 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 (about £271 per square foot) in Droylsden East area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £450,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 16 | £372,500 | £332 |
| Semi-Detached | 38 | £254,000 | £283 |
| Terraced | 43 | £203,000 | £249 |
| Flats | 6 | £111,500 | £165 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £211,500 | £82,000 | £124,000 | £110,000 |
| 2017 | £218,000 | £67,500 | £138,000 | £135,000 |
| 2018 | £240,000 | £120,000 | £133,500 | £139,995 |
| 2019 | £236,250 | £90,000 | £141,950 | £130,300 |
| 2020 | £233,000 | £140,000 | £165,000 | £137,600 |
| 2021 | £287,500 | £127,000 | £200,000 | £158,000 |
| 2022 | £320,000 | £120,000 | £230,000 | £172,000 |
| 2023 | £365,000 | £128,000 | £200,000 | £172,000 |
| 2024 | £327,500 | £142,500 | £237,500 | £185,000 |
| 2025 | £342,000 | £120,000 | £241,000 | £200,000 |
| 2026 | £372,500 | £40,000 | £251,500 | £180,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £193 | £152 | £141 | £127 |
| 2017 | £192 | £128 | £163 | £149 |
| 2018 | £194 | £173 | £178 | £152 |
| 2019 | £246 | £159 | £176 | £159 |
| 2020 | £252 | £200 | £217 | £170 |
| 2021 | £277 | £180 | £232 | £208 |
| 2022 | £288 | £219 | £255 | £219 |
| 2023 | £340 | £233 | £243 | £214 |
| 2024 | £331 | £195 | £295 | £236 |
| 2025 | £329 | £165 | £278 | £250 |
| 2026 | £317 | £106 | £289 | £243 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M43 6AJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Aug 2025 | 263, Fairfield Road, Manchester, M43 6AJ | Terraced | Leasehold | £180,000 | |
| 08 Aug 2025 | 4, Grove Street, Manchester, M43 6TB | Terraced | Leasehold | £135,000 | |
| 21 Nov 2025 | 258, Fairfield Road, Manchester, M43 6AN | Terraced | Leasehold | £217,600 | |
| 17 Oct 2025 | 306, Fairfield Road, Manchester, M43 6AN | Terraced | Leasehold | £229,000 | |
| 15 Jun 2026 | 11, Field Street, Manchester, M43 6AP | Terraced | Leasehold | £133,000 |
In the M43 6AJ postcode area, located within Droylsden Central, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of M43 6AJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Mike's News | Cheeryble Street, Tameside, M43 6TD | Walking directions to Mike's News |
| 0.3 mi | Fairfield Off Licence & Groceries Store | Ashton Old Road, Tameside, M43 6TT | Walking directions to Fairfield Off Licence & Groceries Store |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco | Manchester Road, Tameside, M43 6TQ | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.4 mi | Gillys General Stores | Ashton Old Road, Manchester, M11 1JX | Walking directions to Gillys General Stores |
| 0.4 mi | Iceland | Greenside Lane, Tameside, M43 7YY | Walking directions to Iceland |
Annual council tax rates for Tameside district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for M43 6AJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Caroline England
Droylsden East - Elected 7 May 2026
Angela Rayner
Ashton-under-Lyne - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around M43 6AJ records about 171 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around M43 6AJ in Droylsden East is £220,000 (about £271 per square foot) based on 103 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to M43 6AJ, including Fairfield Road Primary School (Good), Fairfield High School for Girls (Good) and St Anne's RC Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to M43 6AJ is Cemetery Road (Manchester Metrolink), about 433 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
M43 6AJ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,849 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Ashton-under-Lyne covering M43 6AJ is Angela Rayner (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Caroline England (Reform UK).