Postcode M43 6WA is located in a major urban area, within the Droylsden West area 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 median sale price in Droylsden West is £225,000 (around £271 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £199,310 and £248,750. 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.
Droylsden West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,281 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 34% most deprived areas in England.
Droylsden West has a high crime rate, with approximately 75.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.4% 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.
The average income per household in Droylsden West is £42,269 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 327 ft away from M43 6WA.
Droylsden West near M43 6WA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Edge Lane (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 0.7 mi | Clayton Hall (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Clayton Hall (Manchester Metrolink) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Sunnybank Park | Large | Walking directions to Sunnybank Park |
| 0.5 mi | Sandywell Millennium Green | Small | Walking directions to Sandywell Millennium Green |
Based on 112 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 (about £271 per square foot) in Droylsden West area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £400,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £315,000 | £279 |
| Semi-Detached | 72 | £230,000 | £277 |
| Terraced | 32 | £211,000 | £247 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £228,000 | £187,750 |
| 2026 | £350,000 | £230,000 | £212,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £283 | £248 |
| 2026 | £279 | £271 | £254 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M43 6WA.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Jul 2025 | 70, Dawlish Avenue, Manchester, M43 6NE | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £200,000 | |
| 24 Jun 2025 | 68, Dawlish Avenue, Manchester, M43 6NE | Terraced | Freehold | £210,000 | |
| 12 Jun 2026 | 18, Windsor Road, Manchester, M43 6NA | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £162,000 | |
| 23 Jan 2026 | 3, Windsor Road, Manchester, M43 6NA | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £185,000 | |
| 28 Nov 2025 | 8, Windsor Road, Manchester, M43 6NA | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £266,000 |
In the M43 6WA postcode area, located within Droylsden West, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Seymour Road Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 15 Oct 2014. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Manchester Road Primary Academy | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 11 Sept 2019. | |
| 0.3 mi | Secondary | Droylsden Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 14 Sept 2017. |
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of M43 6WA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | Ralph Street, Manchester, M11 4YX | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.2 mi | ALDI | Ashton New Road, Manchester, M11 4PD | Walking directions to ALDI |
Annual council tax rates for Tameside district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for M43 6WA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Sharon Barker
Droylsden West - Elected 7 May 2026
Angela Rayner
Ashton-under-Lyne - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around M43 6WA 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, burglary and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around M43 6WA in Droylsden West is £225,000 (about £271 per square foot) based on 112 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to M43 6WA, including Seymour Road Academy (Good), Manchester Road Primary Academy (Good) and Droylsden Academy (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to M43 6WA is Edge Lane (Manchester Metrolink), about 170 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
M43 6WA scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,281 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 6WA is Angela Rayner (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sharon Barker (Reform UK).