Postcode M43 6BW 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 0.1 miles away. There are 13 primary and 2 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 9,467 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 29% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 257 ft away from M43 6BW.
Droylsden West near M43 6BW 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 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Edge Lane (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Edge Lane (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.4 mi | Cemetery Road (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Cemetery Road (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.8 mi | Gorton | N/A | Walking directions to Gorton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Sunnybank Park | Large | Walking directions to Sunnybank Park |
| 0.3 mi | Sandywell Millennium Green | Small | Walking directions to Sandywell Millennium Green |
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 6BW.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 May 2026 | 42, St Andrews Avenue, Manchester, M43 6BP | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £170,000 | |
| 21 Nov 2025 | 9, Eastwood Avenue, Manchester, M43 6BN | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £178,000 | |
| 26 Jun 2025 | 19, Eastwood Avenue, Manchester, M43 6BN | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £210,000 | |
| 08 Oct 2025 | Flat, Above 399, Manchester Road, Manchester, M43 6QF | Terraced | Freehold | £225,000 | |
| 24 Sept 2025 | 387, Manchester Road, Manchester, M43 6QF | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £197,000 |
In the M43 6BW postcode area, located within Droylsden West, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of M43 6BW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | Ralph Street, Manchester, M11 4YX | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.3 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 | Morrisons | Ashton Old Road, Manchester, M11 1DA | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.5 mi | Farmfoods | Ashton Old Road, Manchester, M11 1DA | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
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 6BW, 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 6BW 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 6BW in Droylsden East is £220,000 (about £271 per square foot) based on 103 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 16 schools close to M43 6BW, including Manchester Road Primary Academy (Good), Higher Openshaw Community School (Good) and Droylsden Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to M43 6BW is Edge Lane (Manchester Metrolink), about 126 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
M43 6BW scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,467 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 6BW is Angela Rayner (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Caroline England (Reform UK).