Postcode insights

M43 6PJ

Sunnybank Road

Droylsden West

Interactive map showing M43 6PJ and surrounding area

Detailed insights for M43 6PJ

Overview

Postcode M43 6PJ 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 Cemetery Road (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.2 miles away. There are 13 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
75
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
12.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

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

12.6%

Approximately 12.6% 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 151 ft away from M43 6PJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Droylsden West near M43 6PJ 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 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M43 6PJ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 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)
0.6 mi

Droylsden (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Droylsden (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M43 6PJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miSunnybank ParkLargeWalking directions to Sunnybank Park

Area Profile

Population
221
Population density
5,390.2 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
153
70.51%
Other White
17
7.83%
African
15
6.91%
Indian
5
2.3%
Bangladeshi
3
1.38%
Total population: 217

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
49
25.79%
Level 4+ (Degree)
44
23.16%
Level 3 (A level)
33
17.37%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
15.26%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
12.11%
Total 16+ residents: 190

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
28
29.47%
Owns outright
27
28.42%
Private landlord or letting agency
25
26.32%
Other social rented
12
12.63%
Other forms of private rent
3
3.16%
Total households: 95

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 6PJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M43 6PJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Oct 20251, Sunnybank Road, Manchester, M43 6PJSemi-DetachedFreehold£230,000
22 Aug 20256, Barrington Avenue, Manchester, M43 6PPSemi-DetachedFreehold£290,000
27 Jun 20258, Barrington Avenue, Manchester, M43 6PPSemi-DetachedFreehold£256,000
26 Nov 2025294, Manchester Road, Manchester, M43 6GDSemi-DetachedFreehold£224,000
28 Mar 2025307, Manchester Road, Manchester, M43 6HFSemi-DetachedLeasehold£235,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M43 6PJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miPrimaryManchester Road Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.1 miSecondaryDroylsden AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.4 miPrimaryFairfield Road Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M43 6PJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miMike's NewsCheeryble Street, Tameside, M43 6TDWalking directions to Mike's News
0.4 miIcelandRalph Street, Manchester, M11 4YXWalking directions to Iceland
0.4 miTescoManchester Road, Tameside, M43 6TQWalking directions to Tesco
0.5 miCalifornia WinesChelwood Drive, Tameside, M43 7QTWalking directions to California Wines
0.5 miIcelandGreenside Lane, Tameside, M43 7YYWalking directions to Iceland

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 6PJ, 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 6PJ

Is M43 6PJ (Droylsden West) safe?

The area around M43 6PJ 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 6PJ?

The median sale price around M43 6PJ 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 6PJ?

There are 15 schools close to M43 6PJ, 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 6PJ?

The closest station to M43 6PJ is Cemetery Road (Manchester Metrolink), about 276 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around M43 6PJ?

M43 6PJ 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 6PJ (Droylsden West) in Parliament and on the local council?

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