Postcode insights

M43 7FR

Saxon Street

Droylsden East

Interactive map showing M43 7FR and surrounding area

Detailed insights for M43 7FR

Overview

Postcode M43 7FR 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 Central area. It has high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 35.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 67% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Droylsden Central is £43,929 per year. The nearest station is Droylsden (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.4 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
36
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
14.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Droylsden Central has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,862 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 30% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Droylsden Central has a low crime rate, with approximately 35.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

14.8%

Approximately 14.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 16.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Droylsden Central is £43,929 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near M43 7FR.

Flood risk

No risk

Droylsden Central near M43 7FR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Droylsden (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M43 7FR
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Droylsden (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Droylsden (Manchester Metrolink)
0.6 mi

Cemetery Road (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Cemetery Road (Manchester Metrolink)
0.7 mi

Audenshaw (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Audenshaw (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
366
Population density
1,640.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
19.89(-47%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.96(-56%)
Vehicle crime
5.97(0%)
Public order
5.31(-48%)
Other theft
1.99(-70%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
316
86.58%
African
8
2.19%
Other White
8
2.19%
Pakistani
6
1.64%
White and Black African (mixed)
6
1.64%
Total population: 365

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
85
29.31%
Level 3 (A level)
57
19.66%
No qualifications
53
18.28%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
41
14.14%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
8.97%
Total 16+ residents: 290

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
71
50%
Owns outright
36
25.35%
Other social rented
17
11.97%
Private landlord or letting agency
9
6.34%
Other forms of private rent
5
3.52%
Total households: 142

Property prices in Droylsden East

Median price£229,500
Price per sq ft£275
Sales (last 12 months)96
Typical range (middle 50%)£187K – £269K

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.

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 East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached14£351,000£335
Semi-Detached36£251,500£278
Terraced39£204,000£255
Flats7£105,000£162

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Droylsden East

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Droylsden East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Droylsden East.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Droylsden East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Droylsden East.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Droylsden East in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M43 7FR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M43 7FR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
13 May 202616, Saxon Drive, Manchester, M43 7SYSemi-DetachedFreehold£260,000
24 Apr 202612, Crossland Road, Manchester, M43 7AQTerracedFreehold£220,000
06 Mar 20265, St Stephens View, Manchester, M43 7AHDetachedLeasehold£255,000
28 May 20253, St Stephens View, Manchester, M43 7AHDetachedLeasehold£272,000
03 Oct 20251A, Crossland Road, Manchester, M43 7APTerracedFreehold£287,500

Schools

In the M43 7FR postcode area, located within Droylsden Central, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M43 7FR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryMoorside Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.2 miPrimarySt Stephen's RC Primary School, a Voluntary AcademyAcademy converter

N/A

0.3 miPrimarySt Mary's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M43 7FR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M43 7FR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miIcelandGreenside Lane, Tameside, M43 7YYWalking directions to Iceland
0.3 miHappy NewsSunnyside Road, Tameside, M43 7PAWalking directions to Happy News
0.3 miSparSunnyside Road, Tameside, M43 7PAWalking directions to Spar
0.3 miTescoManchester Road, Tameside, M43 6TQWalking directions to Tesco

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 7FR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Caroline England

Droylsden East - 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 EastE05014526
ParishTameside, unparished areaE43000162
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Droylsden CentralE02001239
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Tameside 011AE01005994
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced2001-12-01

Frequently asked questions about M43 7FR

Is M43 7FR (Droylsden Central) safe?

The area around M43 7FR records about 36 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 7FR?

The median sale price around M43 7FR in Droylsden Central is £229,500 (about £275 per square foot) based on 96 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near M43 7FR?

There are 10 schools close to M43 7FR, including Moorside Primary School (Good), St Stephen's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy and St Mary's CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M43 7FR?

The closest station to M43 7FR is Droylsden (Manchester Metrolink), about 609 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around M43 7FR?

M43 7FR scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,862 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents M43 7FR (Droylsden Central) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Ashton-under-Lyne covering M43 7FR is Angela Rayner (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Caroline England (Reform UK).

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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.