Postcode insights

M43 7NT

Shakespeare Road

Droylsden West

Interactive map showing M43 7NT and surrounding area

Detailed insights for M43 7NT

Overview

Postcode M43 7NT 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 average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 55.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 49% 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 0.5 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
56
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
2.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Droylsden Central has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,095 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Droylsden Central has an average crime rate, with approximately 55.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.5%

Approximately 2.5% 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 7NT.

Flood risk

No risk

Droylsden Central near M43 7NT 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 0.5 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M43 7NT
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Cemetery Road (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Cemetery Road (Manchester Metrolink)
0.5 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

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
297
Population density
10,033.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
19.69(-47%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.19(+2%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.19(-49%)
Shoplifting
9.19(+59%)
Vehicle crime
5.91(-1%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
274
91.64%
African
8
2.68%
White and Asian (mixed)
5
1.67%
Chinese
4
1.34%
Pakistani
4
1.34%
Total population: 299

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
58
23.87%
No qualifications
45
18.52%
Level 3 (A level)
41
16.87%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
14.4%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
34
13.99%
Total 16+ residents: 243

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
53
44.17%
Owns with a mortgage
49
40.83%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
9.17%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.33%
Other social rented
3
2.5%
Total households: 120

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 7NT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M43 7NT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Jul 202554, Ruskin Road, Manchester, M43 7NHSemi-DetachedFreehold£197,000
20 Jun 202535, Ruskin Road, Manchester, M43 7WFTerracedFreehold£147,000
17 Oct 20254, Thackeray Grove, Manchester, M43 7NBSemi-DetachedLeasehold£240,000
25 Apr 202515, Ruskin Road, Manchester, M43 7YPSemi-DetachedFreehold£260,000
19 Feb 202522, Ruskin Road, Manchester, M43 7YPSemi-DetachedFreehold£190,000

Schools

In the M43 7NT postcode area, located within Droylsden Central, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M43 7NT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySt Stephen's RC Primary School, a Voluntary AcademyAcademy converter

N/A

0.2 miPrimaryGreenside Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimaryMoorside Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M43 7NT

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M43 7NT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSparSunnyside Road, Tameside, M43 7PAWalking directions to Spar
0.1 miHappy NewsSunnyside Road, Tameside, M43 7PAWalking directions to Happy News
0.3 miCalifornia WinesChelwood Drive, Tameside, M43 7QTWalking directions to California Wines
0.4 miTescoManchester Road, Tameside, M43 6TQWalking directions to Tesco
0.4 miIcelandGreenside Lane, Tameside, M43 7YYWalking directions to Iceland

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 7NT, 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 011DE01006004
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1994-05-01

Frequently asked questions about M43 7NT

Is M43 7NT (Droylsden Central) safe?

The area around M43 7NT records about 56 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 7NT?

The median sale price around M43 7NT 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 7NT?

There are 12 schools close to M43 7NT, including St Stephen's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy, Greenside Primary School (Good) and Moorside Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M43 7NT?

The closest station to M43 7NT is Cemetery Road (Manchester Metrolink), about 835 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around M43 7NT?

M43 7NT scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,095 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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