Postcode M43 7PW 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 very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 81.8 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 Central is £43,929 per year. The nearest station is Cemetery Road (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.8 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Droylsden Central has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,310 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 7% most deprived areas in England.
Droylsden Central has a high crime rate, with approximately 81.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 28.7% 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.
The average income per household in Droylsden Central is £43,929 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 168 ft away from M43 7PW.
Droylsden Central near M43 7PW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Cemetery Road (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.8 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Cemetery Road (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Cemetery Road (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.9 mi | Droylsden (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Droylsden (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 1 mi | Edge Lane (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Edge Lane (Manchester Metrolink) |
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 37 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M43 7PW.
In the M43 7PW postcode area, located within Droylsden Central, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M43 7PW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Happy News | Sunnyside Road, Tameside, M43 7PA | Walking directions to Happy News |
| 0.2 mi | Spar | Sunnyside Road, Tameside, M43 7PA | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.4 mi | California Wines | Chelwood Drive, Tameside, M43 7QT | Walking directions to California Wines |
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 7PW, 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 7PW 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 criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around M43 7PW in Droylsden Central is £224,000 (about £272 per square foot) based on 97 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to M43 7PW, including Greenside Primary School (Good), St Stephen's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy and South Failsworth Community Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to M43 7PW is Cemetery Road (Manchester Metrolink), about 1,328 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
M43 7PW scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,310 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 7PW 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.