Postcode insights

M43 6GA

Wordsworth Avenue

Droylsden West

Interactive map showing M43 6GA and surrounding area

Detailed insights for M43 6GA

Overview

Postcode M43 6GA is located in a major urban area, within the Droylsden West ward of Tameside in the North West region, and forms part of the Droylsden Central area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 74.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 32% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Droylsden Central is £43,929 per year. The nearest station is Cemetery Road (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.3 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Sunnybank Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
74
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
0.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Droylsden Central has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,426 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 29% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Droylsden Central has a high crime rate, with approximately 74.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.9%

Approximately 0.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 16.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Droylsden Central is £43,929 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near M43 6GA.

Flood risk

No risk

Droylsden Central near M43 6GA 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 6GA
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Cemetery Road (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Cemetery Road (Manchester Metrolink)
0.4 mi

Droylsden (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Droylsden (Manchester Metrolink)
0.6 mi

Edge Lane (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Edge Lane (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M43 6GA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miSunnybank ParkLargeWalking directions to Sunnybank Park

Area Profile

Population
261
Population density
9,813.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.74(-26%)
Anti-social behaviour
21.17(+18%)
Public order
13.87(+37%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.68(+30%)
Burglary
5.84(+5%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
230
87.45%
African
18
6.84%
Other White
6
2.28%
White and Black African (mixed)
2
0.76%
Other
2
0.76%
Total population: 263

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
50
22.94%
No qualifications
43
19.72%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
39
17.89%
Level 3 (A level)
39
17.89%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
30
13.76%
Total 16+ residents: 218

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
47
41.96%
Owns outright
45
40.18%
Private landlord or letting agency
17
15.18%
Shared ownership
1
0.89%
Social rents from council
1
0.89%
Total households: 112

Property prices in Droylsden West

Median price£224,000
Price per sq ft£272
Sales (last 12 months)97
Typical range (middle 50%)£192K – £249K

Based on 97 recent sales, the median property price is £224,000 (about £272 per square foot) in Droylsden West area, with individual transactions ranging from £115,000 up to £385,000.

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 West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached6£267,500£265
Semi-Detached70£225,000£279
Terraced21£190,000£259

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Droylsden West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Droylsden West.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£172,000£118,000£101,500
2017£205,000£129,000£105,000
2018£179,950£137,500£122,500
2019£216,750£143,000£124,250
2020£205,000£151,000£137,500
2021£290,000£175,000£150,000
2022£291,000£207,750£176,200
2023£277,500£210,000£185,500
2024£258,000£207,000£180,000
2025£283,500£225,000£188,000
2026£280,000£225,000£219,250
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Droylsden West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Droylsden West.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£201£142£138
2017£180£156£138
2018£214£172£150
2019£223£177£160
2020£210£195£167
2021£259£215£207
2022£310£253£216
2023£307£259£221
2024£276£255£232
2025£247£281£262
2026£278£271£258
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Droylsden West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M43 6GA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Feb 202530, Wordsworth Avenue, Manchester, M43 6GASemi-DetachedFreehold£235,000
06 Mar 202612, Scott Road, Manchester, M43 7UYSemi-DetachedFreehold£250,000
05 Mar 20262A, Scott Road, Manchester, M43 7UYTerracedFreehold£268,000
18 Jul 20256, Scott Road, Manchester, M43 7UYSemi-DetachedFreehold£220,000
01 Dec 20259, Ashfield Square, Manchester, M43 6PZSemi-DetachedFreehold£192,000

Schools

In the M43 6GA postcode area, located within Droylsden Central, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M43 6GA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySt Stephen's RC Primary School, a Voluntary AcademyAcademy converter

N/A

0.2 miPrimaryGreenside Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.2 miSecondaryDroylsden AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M43 6GA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M43 6GA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miTescoManchester Road, Tameside, M43 6TQWalking directions to Tesco
0.2 miIcelandGreenside Lane, Tameside, M43 7YYWalking directions to Iceland
0.3 miCalifornia WinesChelwood Drive, Tameside, M43 7QTWalking directions to California Wines
0.4 miSparSunnyside Road, Tameside, M43 7PAWalking directions to Spar
0.4 miHappy NewsSunnyside Road, Tameside, M43 7PAWalking directions to Happy News

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 6GA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Sharon Barker

Droylsden West - 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 WestE05014527
ParishTameside, unparished areaE43000162
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Droylsden CentralE02001239
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Tameside 011CE01006002
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1994-05-01

Frequently asked questions about M43 6GA

Is M43 6GA (Droylsden Central) safe?

The area around M43 6GA records about 74 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 6GA?

The median sale price around M43 6GA in Droylsden Central is £224,000 (about £272 per square foot) based on 97 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near M43 6GA?

There are 12 schools close to M43 6GA, including St Stephen's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy, Greenside Primary School (Good) and Droylsden Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M43 6GA?

The closest station to M43 6GA is Cemetery Road (Manchester Metrolink), about 431 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around M43 6GA?

M43 6GA scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,426 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents M43 6GA (Droylsden Central) in Parliament and on the local council?

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