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M43 6LZ

Carpenters Walk

Droylsden East

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Detailed insights for M43 6LZ

Overview

Postcode M43 6LZ 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 Cemetery Road (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.1 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Sunnybank Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
93
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

8/10

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.

Crime level

8/10

Droylsden West has a high crime rate, with approximately 92.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

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.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Droylsden West is £42,269 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 174 ft away from M43 6LZ.

Flood risk

No risk

Droylsden West near M43 6LZ 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 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M43 6LZ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

Cemetery Road (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Cemetery Road (Manchester Metrolink)
0.3 mi

Edge Lane (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Edge Lane (Manchester Metrolink)
0.5 mi

Droylsden (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Droylsden (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
309
Population density
6,424.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
34.02(-9%)
Anti-social behaviour
25.52(+42%)
Criminal damage and arson
17.54(+95%)
Public order
12.76(+26%)
Burglary
7.44(+34%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
253
81.88%
Chinese
17
5.5%
Other White
8
2.59%
Pakistani
6
1.94%
Bangladeshi
5
1.62%
Total population: 309

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
52
20.8%
No qualifications
49
19.6%
Level 4+ (Degree)
47
18.8%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
43
17.2%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
36
14.4%
Total 16+ residents: 250

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
56
45.53%
Owns with a mortgage
42
34.15%
Private landlord or letting agency
21
17.07%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.44%
Shared ownership
1
0.81%
Total households: 123

Property prices in Droylsden East

Median price£220,000
Price per sq ft£271
Sales (last 12 months)103
Typical range (middle 50%)£185K – £269K

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.

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
Terraced43£203,000£249
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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M43 6LZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M43 6LZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
26 Jun 202619, Carpenters Walk, Manchester, M43 6LZDetachedFreehold£360,000
16 Dec 202514, Carpenters Walk, Manchester, M43 6LZTerracedFreehold£355,000
04 Nov 20258, Carpenters Walk, Manchester, M43 6LZDetachedFreehold£342,000
28 Mar 2025307, Manchester Road, Manchester, M43 6HFSemi-DetachedLeasehold£235,000
20 Feb 20263, Herbert Street, Manchester, M43 6HBSemi-DetachedFreehold£220,000

Schools

In the M43 6LZ postcode area, located within Droylsden West, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M43 6LZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryManchester Road Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.2 miSecondaryDroylsden AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.3 miPrimaryFairfield Road Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of M43 6LZ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M43 6LZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miMike's NewsCheeryble Street, Tameside, M43 6TDWalking directions to Mike's News
0.4 miTescoManchester Road, Tameside, M43 6TQWalking directions to Tesco
0.4 miIcelandGreenside Lane, Tameside, M43 7YYWalking directions to Iceland
0.5 miIcelandRalph Street, Manchester, M11 4YXWalking directions to Iceland
0.5 miDOAAshton Old Road, Manchester, M11 1DAWalking directions to DOA

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 6LZ, 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 WestE02001240
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Tameside 012AE01005998
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1994-12-01

Frequently asked questions about M43 6LZ

Is M43 6LZ (Droylsden West) safe?

The area around M43 6LZ 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.

What is the average house price near M43 6LZ?

The median sale price around M43 6LZ in Droylsden East is £220,000 (about £271 per square foot) based on 103 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near M43 6LZ?

There are 15 schools close to M43 6LZ, including Manchester Road Primary Academy (Good), Droylsden Academy (Good) and Fairfield Road Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M43 6LZ?

The closest station to M43 6LZ is Cemetery Road (Manchester Metrolink), about 169 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around M43 6LZ?

M43 6LZ 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).

Who represents M43 6LZ (Droylsden West) in Parliament and on the local council?

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