Postcode insights

M43 7GF

Sunnyside Road

Droylsden West

Interactive map showing M43 7GF and surrounding area

Detailed insights for M43 7GF

Overview

Postcode M43 7GF 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 Central area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 90.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 17% 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 Cemetery Road (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.7 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Sunnybank Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
90
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
30%
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 7,378 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 22% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Droylsden Central has a high crime rate, with approximately 90.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

30%

Approximately 30.0% 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 7GF.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

The nearest station is Cemetery Road (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.7 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M43 7GF
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Cemetery Road (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Cemetery Road (Manchester Metrolink)
0.7 mi

Droylsden (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Droylsden (Manchester Metrolink)
0.8 mi

Edge Lane (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Edge Lane (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M43 7GF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miSunnybank ParkLargeWalking directions to Sunnybank Park

Area Profile

Population
310
Population density
8,072.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
33.48(-10%)
Anti-social behaviour
25.11(+40%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.88(+43%)
Public order
11.59(+14%)
Burglary
10.95(+98%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
262
83.97%
Other White
22
7.05%
African
10
3.21%
Pakistani
3
0.96%
Other Asian
3
0.96%
Total population: 312

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
77
30.68%
Level 3 (A level)
47
18.73%
Level 4+ (Degree)
41
16.33%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
33
13.15%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
9.56%
Total 16+ residents: 251

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
37
26.43%
Private landlord or letting agency
34
24.29%
Owns with a mortgage
25
17.86%
Other social rented
25
17.86%
Social rents from council
17
12.14%
Total households: 140

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 7GF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M43 7GF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
07 Jul 202525, Arbor Grove, Manchester, M43 7RFSemi-DetachedFreehold£290,000
11 Nov 202527, Somerset Road, Manchester, M43 7PXTerracedFreehold£189,950
30 Apr 202522, Abbey Road, Manchester, M43 7RJTerracedFreehold£173,000
24 Jun 20259, Oxford Avenue, Manchester, M43 7GGSemi-DetachedFreehold£220,000
13 Mar 202554, Shrewsbury Road, Manchester, M43 7NJTerracedFreehold£170,000

Schools

In the M43 7GF postcode area, located within Droylsden Central, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M43 7GF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryGreenside Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

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

N/A

0.5 miSecondaryDroylsden AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M43 7GF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M43 7GF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSparSunnyside Road, Tameside, M43 7PAWalking directions to Spar
0.1 miHappy NewsSunnyside Road, Tameside, M43 7PAWalking directions to Happy News
0.2 miCalifornia WinesChelwood Drive, Tameside, M43 7QTWalking directions to California Wines

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 7GF, 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 CentralE02001239
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Tameside 011FE01006007
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1994-05-01

Frequently asked questions about M43 7GF

Is M43 7GF (Droylsden Central) safe?

The area around M43 7GF records about 90 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.

What is the average house price near M43 7GF?

The median sale price around M43 7GF in Droylsden Central is £224,000 (about £272 per square foot) based on 97 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near M43 7GF?

There are 11 schools close to M43 7GF, including Greenside Primary School (Good), St Stephen's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy and Droylsden Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M43 7GF?

The closest station to M43 7GF is Cemetery Road (Manchester Metrolink), about 1,046 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around M43 7GF?

M43 7GF scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,378 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Ashton-under-Lyne covering M43 7GF 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.