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.
Droylsden East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,516 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 8% most deprived areas in England.
Droylsden East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 141 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Droylsden East is £43,687 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 256 ft away from M43 6EA.
Droylsden East near M43 6EA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Droylsden (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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 32 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M43 6EA.
In the M43 6EA postcode area, located within Droylsden East, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M43 6EA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | Greenside Lane, Tameside, M43 7YY | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco | Manchester Road, Tameside, M43 6TQ | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.4 mi | Fairfield Off Licence & Groceries Store | Ashton Old Road, Manchester, M11 1HW | Walking directions to Fairfield Off Licence & Groceries Store |
| 0.4 mi | Mike's News | Cheeryble Street, Tameside, M43 6TD | Walking directions to Mike's News |
| 0.5 mi | Nisa | Kershaw Lane, Tameside, M34 5SJ | Walking directions to Nisa |
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 6EA, 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 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.
The median sale price around M43 6EA in Droylsden East is £229,500 (about £275 per square foot) based on 96 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
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.
The closest station to M43 6EA is Droylsden (Manchester Metrolink), about 291 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
M43 6EA scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,516 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 6EA 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.