Postcode M43 6WS 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.
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.
Droylsden West has a high crime rate, with approximately 75.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Droylsden West is £42,269 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 302 ft away from M43 6WS.
Droylsden West near M43 6WS 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Sunnybank Park | Large | Walking directions to Sunnybank Park |
| 0.4 mi | Sandywell Millennium Green | Small | Walking directions to Sandywell Millennium Green |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £267,500 | £265 |
| Semi-Detached | 70 | £225,000 | £279 |
| Terraced | 21 | £190,000 | £259 |
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 | £225,000 | £188,000 |
| 2026 | £280,000 | £225,000 | £219,250 |
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 | £281 | £262 |
| 2026 | £278 | £271 | £258 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M43 6WS.
In the M43 6WS postcode area, located within Droylsden West, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M43 6WS
| 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 (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 6WS, 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 6WS 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.
The median sale price around M43 6WS in Droylsden West is £224,000 (about £272 per square foot) based on 97 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 16 schools close to M43 6WS, including Seymour Road Academy (Good), Manchester Road Primary Academy (Good) and Droylsden Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to M43 6WS is Edge Lane (Manchester Metrolink), about 137 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
M43 6WS 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).
The Member of Parliament for Ashton-under-Lyne covering M43 6WS is Angela Rayner (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sharon Barker (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.