Postcode insights

M43 6AX

Fairfield Road

Droylsden East

Interactive map showing M43 6AX and surrounding area

Detailed insights for M43 6AX

Overview

Postcode M43 6AX 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 West area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 92.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 15% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Droylsden West is £42,269 per year. The nearest station is Cemetery Road (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.3 miles away. There are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is Delamere Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
93
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

8/10

Droylsden West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,018 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 21% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Droylsden West has a high crime rate, with approximately 92.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 4.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Droylsden West is £42,269 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 177 ft away from M43 6AX.

Flood risk

No risk

Droylsden West near M43 6AX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Cemetery Road (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M43 6AX
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Cemetery Road (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Cemetery Road (Manchester Metrolink)
0.5 mi

Edge Lane (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Edge Lane (Manchester Metrolink)
0.6 mi

Gorton

N/A

Walking directions to Gorton

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M43 6AX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miDelamere ParkSmallWalking directions to Delamere Park
0.5 miLees Street Recreation GroundSmallWalking directions to Lees Street Recreation Ground
0.5 miSandywell Millennium GreenSmallWalking directions to Sandywell Millennium Green

Area Profile

Population
326
Population density
2,591.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
34.02(-9%)
Anti-social behaviour
25.52(+42%)
Criminal damage and arson
17.54(+95%)
Public order
12.76(+26%)
Burglary
7.44(+34%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
225
68.6%
African
20
6.1%
Pakistani
18
5.49%
Other White
14
4.27%
White and Asian (mixed)
7
2.13%
Total population: 328

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
76
31.28%
Level 3 (A level)
47
19.34%
No qualifications
40
16.46%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
37
15.23%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
9.05%
Total 16+ residents: 243

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
51
42.15%
Owns outright
35
28.93%
Private landlord or letting agency
28
23.14%
Other forms of private rent
7
5.79%
Total households: 121

Property prices in Droylsden East

Median price£229,500
Price per sq ft£275
Sales (last 12 months)96
Typical range (middle 50%)£187K – £269K

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.

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 East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached14£351,000£335
Semi-Detached36£251,500£278
Terraced39£204,000£255
Flats7£105,000£162

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Droylsden East

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Droylsden East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Droylsden East.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Droylsden East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Droylsden East.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M43 6AX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M43 6AX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
11 Apr 20256, Upton Street, Manchester, M11 1PLSemi-DetachedFreehold£290,000
07 Feb 20258, Upton Street, Manchester, M11 1PLSemi-DetachedFreehold£300,000
19 Jan 202645, Silverlace Avenue, Manchester, M11 1JETerracedLeasehold£250,000
18 Dec 20257, Silverdale Street, Manchester, M11 1ETTerracedFreehold£240,000
11 Feb 20251, Peel Street, Manchester, M43 6AWTerracedLeasehold£150,550

Schools

In the M43 6AX postcode area, located within Droylsden West, there are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M43 6AX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryFairfield Road Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miSecondaryFairfield High School for GirlsAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt Clement's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M43 6AX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M43 6AX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miMike's NewsCheeryble Street, Tameside, M43 6TDWalking directions to Mike's News
0.3 miOpenshaw Superstore1318-1324 Ashton Old Road, Manchester, M11 1JGWalking directions to Openshaw Superstore
0.3 miGo LocalAshton Old Road, Manchester, M11 1JGWalking directions to Go Local
0.3 miDOAAshton Old Road, Manchester, M11 1DAWalking directions to DOA
0.3 miFarmfoodsAshton Old Road, Manchester, M11 1DAWalking directions to Farmfoods

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Tameside district (2025-26).

Band A£1,541
Band B£1,798
Band C£2,055
Band D£2,312
Band E£2,826
Band F£3,339
Band G£3,853
Band H£4,624

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for M43 6AX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Caroline England

Droylsden East - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Angela Rayner

Ashton-under-Lyne - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictTamesideE08000008
Parliamentary ConstituencyAshton-under-LyneE14001070
WardDroylsden EastE05014526
ParishTameside, unparished areaE43000162
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Droylsden WestE02001240
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Tameside 012AE01005998
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1994-05-01

Frequently asked questions about M43 6AX

Is M43 6AX (Droylsden West) safe?

The area around M43 6AX records about 93 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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.

What is the average house price near M43 6AX?

The median sale price around M43 6AX in Droylsden West is £229,500 (about £275 per square foot) based on 96 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near M43 6AX?

There are 17 schools close to M43 6AX, including Fairfield Road Primary School (Good), Fairfield High School for Girls (Good) and St Clement's CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M43 6AX?

The closest station to M43 6AX is Cemetery Road (Manchester Metrolink), about 522 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around M43 6AX?

M43 6AX scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,018 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents M43 6AX (Droylsden West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Ashton-under-Lyne covering M43 6AX is Angela Rayner (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Caroline England (Reform UK).

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.