Postcode insights

M43 6NS

Lewis Road

Droylsden West

Interactive map showing M43 6NS and surrounding area

Detailed insights for M43 6NS

Overview

Postcode M43 6NS 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 West area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 75.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 31% 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.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
75
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
2.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Droylsden West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,877 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 27% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Droylsden West has a high crime rate, with approximately 75.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.4%

Approximately 2.4% 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

No noise

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

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

The nearest station is Edge Lane (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M43 6NS
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

Edge Lane (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Edge Lane (Manchester Metrolink)
0.3 mi

Cemetery Road (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Cemetery Road (Manchester Metrolink)
0.8 mi

Droylsden (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Droylsden (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M43 6NS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miSunnybank ParkLargeWalking directions to Sunnybank Park
0.5 miSandywell Millennium GreenSmallWalking directions to Sandywell Millennium Green

Area Profile

Population
306
Population density
8,693.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
24.84(-33%)
Burglary
11.11(+101%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.46(+16%)
Vehicle crime
9.15(+53%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.5(-53%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
256
83.66%
Chinese
23
7.52%
Pakistani
4
1.31%
African
4
1.31%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
4
1.31%
Total population: 306

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
54
21.51%
Level 4+ (Degree)
53
21.12%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
44
17.53%
Level 3 (A level)
42
16.73%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
34
13.55%
Total 16+ residents: 251

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
56
44.44%
Owns with a mortgage
47
37.3%
Private landlord or letting agency
19
15.08%
Other social rented
3
2.38%
Other forms of private rent
1
0.79%
Total households: 126

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 6NS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M43 6NS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
23 Jan 202647, Lewis Road, Manchester, M43 6NSSemi-DetachedFreehold£230,000
23 Apr 202544, Easton Road, Manchester, M43 6NHSemi-DetachedFreehold£288,000
28 Mar 20254, Easton Road, Manchester, M43 6NHSemi-DetachedFreehold£197,500
18 Mar 20252, Easton Road, Manchester, M43 6NHSemi-DetachedFreehold£223,500
16 Jan 202632, Buckingham Road, Manchester, M43 6WFSemi-DetachedFreehold£157,500

Schools

In the M43 6NS postcode area, located within Droylsden West, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M43 6NS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryManchester Road Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.2 miSecondaryDroylsden AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.4 miPrimarySeymour Road AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M43 6NS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M43 6NS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miIcelandRalph Street, Manchester, M11 4YXWalking directions to Iceland
0.4 miALDIAshton New Road, Manchester, M11 4PDWalking directions to ALDI
0.5 miCalifornia WinesChelwood Drive, Tameside, M43 7QTWalking directions to California Wines

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 6NS, 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 WestE02001240
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Tameside 012CE01006003
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1994-05-01

Frequently asked questions about M43 6NS

Is M43 6NS (Droylsden West) safe?

The area around M43 6NS records about 75 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 6NS?

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

What schools are near M43 6NS?

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

What is the nearest station to M43 6NS?

The closest station to M43 6NS is Edge Lane (Manchester Metrolink), about 230 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around M43 6NS?

M43 6NS scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,877 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Ashton-under-Lyne covering M43 6NS 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.