Postcode M43 6QY 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 0.3 miles away. There are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is Delamere Park.
Droylsden West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,018 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 21% most deprived areas in England.
Droylsden West has a high crime rate, with approximately 92.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Droylsden West is £42,269 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near M43 6QY.
Droylsden West near M43 6QY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Cemetery Road (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Cemetery Road (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Cemetery Road (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.4 mi | Edge Lane (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Edge Lane (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.5 mi | Gorton | N/A | Walking directions to Gorton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Delamere Park | Small | Walking directions to Delamere Park |
| 0.5 mi | Lees Street Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Lees Street Recreation Ground |
| 0.4 mi | Sandywell Millennium Green | Small | Walking directions to Sandywell Millennium Green |
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 47 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M43 6QY.
In the M43 6QY postcode area, located within Droylsden West, there are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M43 6QY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Mike's News | Cheeryble Street, Tameside, M43 6TD | Walking directions to Mike's News |
| 0.2 mi | DOA | Ashton Old Road, Manchester, M11 1DA | Walking directions to DOA |
| 0.3 mi | Go Local | Ashton Old Road, Manchester, M11 1JG | Walking directions to Go Local |
| 0.3 mi | Openshaw Superstore | 1318-1324 Ashton Old Road, Manchester, M11 1JG | Walking directions to Openshaw Superstore |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons | Ashton Old Road, Manchester, M11 1DA | Walking directions to Morrisons |
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 6QY, 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 6QY 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.
The median sale price around M43 6QY in Droylsden West is £229,500 (about £275 per square foot) based on 96 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 18 schools close to M43 6QY, including Manchester Road Primary Academy (Good), Fairfield Road Primary School (Good) and Fairfield High School for Girls (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to M43 6QY is Cemetery Road (Manchester Metrolink), about 539 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
M43 6QY scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,018 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 6QY 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.