Postcode M43 6AW 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 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Godfrey Ermen Playing Fields.
Droylsden Central has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,769 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 11% 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 26.5% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 124 ft away from M43 6AW.
Droylsden Central near M43 6AW 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) |
| 0.5 mi | Fairfield | N/A | Walking directions to Fairfield |
| 0.5 mi | Droylsden (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Droylsden (Manchester Metrolink) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Godfrey Ermen Playing Fields | Medium | Walking directions to Godfrey Ermen Playing Fields |
| 0.3 mi | Delamere Park | Small | Walking directions to Delamere Park |
Based on 96 recent sales, the median property price is £229,500 (about £275 per square foot) in Droylsden East area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £470,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 14 | £351,000 | £335 |
| Semi-Detached | 36 | £251,500 | £278 |
| Terraced | 39 | £204,000 | £255 |
| Flats | 7 | £105,000 | £162 |
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 | £242,000 | £200,000 |
| 2026 | £360,000 | £40,000 | £250,000 | £177,000 |
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 | £279 | £250 |
| 2026 | £303 | £106 | £281 | £232 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M43 6AW.
In the M43 6AW postcode area, located within Droylsden Central, there are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M43 6AW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 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, Manchester, M11 1HW | Walking directions to Fairfield Off Licence & Groceries Store |
| 0.4 mi | Openshaw Superstore | 1318-1324 Ashton Old Road, Manchester, M11 1JG | Walking directions to Openshaw Superstore |
| 0.4 mi | Go Local | Ashton Old Road, Manchester, M11 1JG | Walking directions to Go Local |
| 0.4 mi | DOA | Ashton Old Road, Manchester, M11 1DA | Walking directions to DOA |
Annual council tax rates for Tameside district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for M43 6AW, 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 6AW 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 6AW in Droylsden Central is £229,500 (about £275 per square foot) based on 96 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 16 schools close to M43 6AW, including Fairfield High School for Girls (Good), Fairfield Road Primary School (Good) and St Clement's CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to M43 6AW is Cemetery Road (Manchester Metrolink), about 535 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
M43 6AW scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,769 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 6AW is Angela Rayner (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Caroline England (Reform UK).
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.