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M43 6EA

Market Street

Droylsden East

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Detailed insights for M43 6EA

Overview

Postcode M43 6EA 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 East area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 141 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Droylsden East is £43,687 per year. The nearest station is Droylsden (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
141
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
55.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

9/10

Droylsden East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,286 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 16% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Droylsden East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 141 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

55.8%

Approximately 55.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 18.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Droylsden East is £43,687 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 256 ft away from M43 6EA.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

The nearest station is Droylsden (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M43 6EA
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Droylsden (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Droylsden (Manchester Metrolink)
0.4 mi

Cemetery Road (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Cemetery Road (Manchester Metrolink)
0.4 mi

Fairfield

N/A

Walking directions to Fairfield

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
211
Population density
4,861.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
56.52(+52%)
Anti-social behaviour
34.14(+90%)
Shoplifting
34.14(+491%)
Criminal damage and arson
19.59(+118%)
Burglary
18.47(+233%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
200
95.24%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
4
1.9%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
0.95%
Irish
2
0.95%
Other Asian
1
0.48%
Total population: 210

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
71
36.04%
Level 4+ (Degree)
38
19.29%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
28
14.21%
Level 3 (A level)
22
11.17%
Apprenticeship
20
10.15%
Total 16+ residents: 197

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
65
54.17%
Private landlord or letting agency
32
26.67%
Owns outright
14
11.67%
Owns with a mortgage
6
5%
Social rents from council
2
1.67%
Total households: 120

Property prices in Droylsden East

Median price£220,500
Price per sq ft£272
Sales (last 12 months)102
Typical range (middle 50%)£186K – £270K

Based on 102 recent sales, the median property price is £220,500 (about £272 per square foot) in Droylsden East area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £450,000.

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
Detached16£372,500£332
Semi-Detached38£254,000£283
Terraced42£203,500£250
Flats6£111,500£165

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£241,000£200,000
2026£372,500£40,000£251,500£180,000
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£278£250
2026£317£106£289£243
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 30 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M43 6EA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M43 6EA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
04 Mar 202610A, Market Street, Manchester, M43 6EAOtherLeasehold£250,000
08 Dec 20254, Egerton Mews, Manchester, M43 6TSFlatsLeasehold£103,000
30 Oct 202512, Egerton Mews, Manchester, M43 6TSFlatsLeasehold£120,000
16 Apr 20255, Fieldings Wharf, Manchester, M43 6EWDetachedLeasehold£220,000
23 Jun 202629, Bridgewater House, Bridgewater Wharf, Manchester, M43 7FWFlatsLeasehold£120,000

Schools

In the M43 6EA postcode area, located within Droylsden East, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Good

0.2 miSecondaryFairfield High School for GirlsAcademy converter

Good

0.2 miPrimarySt Mary's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of M43 6EA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M43 6EA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miIcelandGreenside Lane, Tameside, M43 7YYWalking directions to Iceland
0.3 miTescoManchester Road, Tameside, M43 6TQWalking directions to Tesco
0.4 miFairfield Off Licence & Groceries StoreAshton Old Road, Tameside, M43 6TTWalking directions to Fairfield Off Licence & Groceries Store
0.4 miMike's NewsCheeryble Street, Tameside, M43 6TDWalking directions to Mike's News
0.5 miNisaKershaw Lane, Tameside, M34 5SJWalking directions to Nisa

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Tameside district.

Band A£1,631
Band B£1,903
Band C£2,175
Band D£2,447
Band E£2,991
Band F£3,535
Band G£4,079
Band H£4,894

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 6EA, 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 EastE02001238
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Tameside 010EE01006000
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1994-05-01

Frequently asked questions about M43 6EA

Is M43 6EA (Droylsden East) safe?

The area around M43 6EA records about 141 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 public order.

What is the average house price near M43 6EA?

The median sale price around M43 6EA in Droylsden East is £220,500 (about £272 per square foot) based on 102 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near M43 6EA?

There are 13 schools close to M43 6EA, including Fairfield Road Primary School (Good), Fairfield High School for Girls (Good) and St Mary's CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M43 6EA?

The closest station to M43 6EA is Droylsden (Manchester Metrolink), about 291 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around M43 6EA?

M43 6EA scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,286 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents M43 6EA (Droylsden East) in Parliament and on the local council?

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