Postcode insights

M43 6QZ

Manchester Road

Droylsden West

Interactive map showing M43 6QZ and surrounding area

Detailed insights for M43 6QZ

Overview

Postcode M43 6QZ 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 12 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
11.4%
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

11.4%

Approximately 11.4% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 42 ft away from M43 6QZ.

Flood risk

No risk

Droylsden West near M43 6QZ 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 6QZ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

Edge Lane (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Edge Lane (Manchester Metrolink)
0.5 mi

Cemetery Road (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Cemetery Road (Manchester Metrolink)
0.6 mi

Clayton Hall (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Clayton Hall (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M43 6QZ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miSunnybank ParkLargeWalking directions to Sunnybank Park
0.4 miSandywell Millennium GreenSmallWalking directions to Sandywell Millennium Green

Area Profile

Population
378
Population density
13,125 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
274
72.11%
African
37
9.74%
Other White
16
4.21%
White and Black African (mixed)
8
2.11%
Other
7
1.84%
Total population: 380

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
79
27.53%
No qualifications
71
24.74%
Level 3 (A level)
49
17.07%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
40
13.94%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
8.71%
Total 16+ residents: 287

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
52
34.9%
Owns outright
38
25.5%
Owns with a mortgage
33
22.15%
Other social rented
16
10.74%
Other forms of private rent
5
3.36%
Total households: 149

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 6QZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M43 6QZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 Sept 2025306, Edge Lane, Manchester, M43 6JHOtherLeasehold£140,000
18 Jul 2025306, Edge Lane, Manchester, M43 6JHTerracedLeasehold£100,000
10 Jun 20251052, Ashton New Road, Manchester, M11 4PEOtherFreehold£140,000
23 Jan 20263, Windsor Road, Manchester, M43 6NASemi-DetachedFreehold£185,000
18 Dec 202520, Bailey Street, Manchester, M11 4PJTerracedFreehold£124,000

Schools

In the M43 6QZ postcode area, located within Droylsden West, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M43 6QZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySeymour Road AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.3 miPrimaryHigher Openshaw Community SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryManchester Road Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M43 6QZ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M43 6QZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miIcelandRalph Street, Manchester, M11 4YXWalking directions to Iceland
0.2 miALDIAshton New Road, Manchester, M11 4PDWalking directions to ALDI

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 6QZ, 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 6QZ

Is M43 6QZ (Droylsden West) safe?

The area around M43 6QZ 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 6QZ?

The median sale price around M43 6QZ 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 6QZ?

There are 15 schools close to M43 6QZ, including Seymour Road Academy (Good), Higher Openshaw Community School (Good) and Manchester Road Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M43 6QZ?

The closest station to M43 6QZ is Edge Lane (Manchester Metrolink), about 125 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around M43 6QZ?

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

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