Postcode M43 7LB 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 East area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 81.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 25% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Droylsden East is £43,687 per year. The nearest station is Ashton Moss (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.8 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Droylsden East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,915 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 33% most deprived areas in England.
Droylsden East has a high crime rate, with approximately 81.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 21.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 18.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Droylsden East is £43,687 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 315 ft away from M43 7LB.
Droylsden East near M43 7LB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Ashton Moss (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.8 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Ashton Moss (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Ashton Moss (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.8 mi | Droylsden (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Droylsden (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.9 mi | Audenshaw (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Audenshaw (Manchester Metrolink) |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 14 | £351,000 | £335 |
| Semi-Detached | 36 | £251,500 | £278 |
| Terraced | 39 | £204,000 | £255 |
| Flats | 7 | £105,000 | £162 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 33 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M43 7LB.
In the M43 7LB postcode area, located within Droylsden East, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
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 7LB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Caroline England
Droylsden East - Elected 7 May 2026
Angela Rayner
Ashton-under-Lyne - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around M43 7LB records about 82 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 public order.
The median sale price around M43 7LB in Droylsden East is £229,500 (about £275 per square foot) based on 96 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 6 schools close to M43 7LB, including Laurus Ryecroft (Outstanding), Moorside Primary School (Good) and St Stephen's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to M43 7LB is Ashton Moss (Manchester Metrolink), about 1,302 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
M43 7LB scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,915 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 7LB is Angela Rayner (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Caroline England (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.