Postcode M43 6BL 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 Edge Lane (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.2 miles away. There are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Sunnybank Park.
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.
Droylsden West has a high crime rate, with approximately 92.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Droylsden West is £42,269 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 322 ft away from M43 6BL.
Droylsden West near M43 6BL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Edge Lane (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Edge Lane (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Edge Lane (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.3 mi | Cemetery Road (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Cemetery Road (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.7 mi | Droylsden (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Droylsden (Manchester Metrolink) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Sunnybank Park | Large | Walking directions to Sunnybank Park |
| 0.4 mi | Sandywell Millennium Green | Small | Walking directions to Sandywell Millennium Green |
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 6BL.
In the M43 6BL postcode area, located within Droylsden West, there are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M43 6BL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Iceland | Ralph Street, Manchester, M11 4YX | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.4 mi | ALDI | Ashton New Road, Manchester, M11 4PD | Walking directions to ALDI |
| 0.4 mi | DOA | Ashton Old Road, Manchester, M11 1DA | Walking directions to DOA |
| 0.4 mi | Mike's News | Cheeryble Street, Tameside, M43 6TD | Walking directions to Mike's News |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons | Ashton Old Road, Manchester, M11 1DA | Walking directions to Morrisons |
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 6BL, 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 6BL 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.
The median sale price around M43 6BL in Droylsden West is £229,500 (about £275 per square foot) based on 96 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 17 schools close to M43 6BL, including Manchester Road Primary Academy (Good), Droylsden Academy (Good) and Higher Openshaw Community School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to M43 6BL is Edge Lane (Manchester Metrolink), about 245 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
M43 6BL 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).
The Member of Parliament for Ashton-under-Lyne covering M43 6BL 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.